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19 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa second-year DE Iose Epenesa named to 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa second-year defensive end Iose Epenesa has been named to the 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry who exemplifies exceptional ability and integrity both on and off the field. Epenesa […]

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19 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa RB Kamari Moulton leads, deep, talented offensive backfieldFlorida native hopes to become program's 23rd 1,000-yard single-season rusher

By John Bohnenkamp IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kamari Moulton missed two games last season, and mathematically that’s likely what kept the Iowa running back from reaching the 1,000-yard mark. Moulton, though, thinks he could have reached it anyway. Moulton rushed for a team-high 878 yards in 11 games last season, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. […]

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18 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa softball announces announces eight-game fall schedule

By hawkeyesport.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team will play an eight-game fall schedule featuring six home contests and two road games, head coach Stacy May-Johnson announced Tuesday. The Hawkeyes host Kirkwood Community College on Sept. 18 before facing Des Moines Area Community College on Sept. 25 and Iowa Central Community College on Sept. […]

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18 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa offensive lineman Kade Pieper named Associated Press preseason first-team All-American

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named an Associated Press preseason first-team All-American, the announcement was made Tuesday by the AP. Pieper has earned preseason first-team All-America recognition at center from Walter Camp, Sporting News, Athlon and Phil Steele, while also being named to the watch lists for […]

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18 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Progressive Insurance expands investment with Iowa Athletics for 2026 football season

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Progressive Insurance, through an agreement with Learfield, the leading media and technology company powering college athletics, announced an expanded investment with the University of Iowa Athletics Department for the 2026 college football season. The collaboration brings the Progressive brand to the game day experience with on-field branding inside Kinnick Stadium. […]

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18 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa RB Kamari Moulton named preseason candidate for 2026 Doak Walker Award

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year running back Kamari Moulton has been named a preseason candidate for the 2026 Doak Walker Award, it was announced Tuesday by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back, is named for SMU’s three-time All-American running back Doak […]

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18 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball announces two additions to coaching staff

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa head baseball coach Rick Heller announced two additions to his coaching staff on Tuesday. Matt Gabriel will join the Hawkeyes as an assistant athletic performance coach, while Blaine Harpenau (HARP-en-naw) joins as director of pitching development. Prior to returning to Iowa, Gabriel served as a Minor […]

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18 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Tony Diaz hasn’t caught a pass for Iowa yet, but has caught imagination of fans, media

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – From a depth and experience standpoint, two positions have risen above all others on the Iowa football team as Kirk Ferentz said at Media Day last Friday. “We’re most veteran at running back and most veteran at tight end, and I’d probably stop there,” Ferentz said. Ferentz might […]

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17 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa All-America offensive lineman John Niland passes away in Texas

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa football All-America offensive lineman John Niland passed away Aug. 15 in McKinney, Texas.  He was 82. Niland, who lettered for the Hawkeyes from 1963-65 under Jerry Burns, was a two-time All-America and All-Big Ten selection in 1964 and 1965. He earned first-team honors during his senior season. Following his […]

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17 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa tight end DJ Vonnahme looks poised to build on 2025 breakout season

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – A year ago at this time, DJ Vonnahme was an unheralded tight end for the Iowa football team, and who had just recently been put on scholarship. He had good size and athleticism and had been a multi-sport star at Carroll Kuemper High School. But Vonnahme still came […]

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16 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa’s vaunted defense didn’t look the part at Kids Day practice

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – The defense being a strength for the Iowa football team is almost taken for granted, or at least that’s how I see it. I just assume that Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker and assistant head coach/linebacker coach Seth Wallace will push the right tactical and motivational buttons and […]

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15 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Jeremy Hecklinski hype train has left station, gaining steam

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – If Saturday’s Kids Day practice were an audition, Iowa third-year quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski would have certainly landed the part. The Georgia native showed a nice touch, good pocket awareness and was highly accurate, while his biggest competition for the starting job, four-year player Hank Brown, struggled for most […]

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14 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa Media Day: Kirk Ferentz at 71 still embraces daily coaching grind

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Entering his 28th season as the Iowa football coach, Kirk Ferentz, who turned 71 on August 1, has eight starters to replace on defense from last season, along with his starting quarterback, his record-breaking kicker, his starting punter and one of the greatest return specialists in Big Ten […]

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14 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Kirk Ferentz Iowa Media Day press conference transcript

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team held its annual media day event on Friday. Here is Kirk Ferentz’s entire press conference transcript: Kirk Ferentz: Good afternoon, everybody. Appreciate everybody’s coverage and interest in our team. Appreciate you being here. Today just to start with a couple things, today is our eighth practice, eighth […]

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14 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

A Letter to Hawkeye fans from Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz

Hawkeye Family, As we turn the page to a new academic year, I am filled with excitement for what lies ahead and, most of all, gratitude for you. The passion of Hawkeye Nation is extraordinary. You show up for our student-athletes in so many ways: in the stands, from afar, through your support of our […]

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13 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa LB Jayden Montgomery named to 2026 Butkus Award Watch List

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fifth-year linebacker Jayden Montgomery has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, it was announced Thursday. Montgomery is one of 51 linebackers named to the watch list this season – a nod to the storied “51” pro jersey worn by the award’s namesake, the late Dick Butkus. […]

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13 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

VUE Rooftop will host “Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz Radio Show” each Wednesday during 2026 seasonInitial show will air on Sept. 2

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa Athletics and Hawkeye Sports Properties will host the “Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz Radio Show” each Wednesday evening during the 2026 Hawkeye football season. The initial show of the season will take place Wednesday, Sept. 2. VUE Rooftop at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Iowa City […]

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13 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa soccer crushes Milwaukee 7-0 in Dean Ward Hawkeye coaching debut

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — Five different players found the back of the net as the Iowa women’s soccer team opened its 2026 season with a dominant 7-0 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The seven goals marked the most scored by the Hawkeyes in a single game since an […]

12 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa football’s 10 most indispensable players for 2026 season

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Football is considered the ultimate team sport because success requires 11 players working cohesively, aggressively and skillfully on the field together. Just one little mistake by one player can be enough to derail a play. But even with this team-first dynamic, some players still are more indispensable than […]

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11 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa LB Jayden Montgomery named to 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fifth-year linebacker Jayden Montgomery has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the Wuerffel Foundation announced Tuesday. Montgomery (5-foot-11, 227 pounds) saw action in all 13 games last season, including seven starts at linebacker, for the nationally ranked, nine-win Hawkeyes. He recorded 44 tackles, one tackle […]

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11 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

It hasn’t come easily, but Luka Garza’s career trajectory always seems to point upward

By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – How can the kids at Luka Garza’s basketball camps in Fayette Aug. 17 and Indianola Aug. 19 possibly relate to someone making a seven-figure salary who is good enough to play in the NBA? Quite easily, actually Garza’s basketball story is and always has been someone whose achievements […]

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11 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa offensive linemen Kade Pieper, Trevor Lauck named to 2026 Lombardi Award Watch List

By Hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year offensive linemen Trevor Lauck and Kade Pieper have been named to the 2026 Lombardi Award Watch List, it was announced Tuesday. The Lombardi Award is presented annually to the college football lineman or linebacker who best embodies the values and spirit of legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi: character, discipline, and […]

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10 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Strong case could be made for Don Nelson being on Iowa’s all-time starting five

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – A strong case could be made for Don Nelson being ranked among the top five Iowa men’s basketball players of all time. Never mind that he won five NBA titles as a member of the Boston Celtics, had his No. 19 retired by the franchise in 1978, won […]

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09 August, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Hawkeye hoops star Don Nelson passes away at age 86

By Hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Former University of Iowa men’s basketball student-athlete Don Nelson passed on Aug. 9.  He was 86. Nelson played for the Hawkeyes from 1959-62, where he led the team to 45 victories across three seasons.  He was a third-team All-American in 1962, a two-time first-team All-Big Ten honoree and the team […]

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