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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/12/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Today’s show includes an interview with Hawkeye soccer player Abby Skiff. Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/12/26
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hawk Fanatic 8/10/26 podcast; lots of Don Nelson discussionPat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podacst for 8/10/26
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 […]
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 […]
Iowa’s playoff chances could be decided just three games into Big Ten schedule
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Until the college football playoff expands to 24 teams, which seems inevitable, anything worse than a 10-2 record would almost certainly eliminate the Iowa football team from playoff contention. That’s a big reason why Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz wants the field to grow from 12 teams to […]
Iowa kicker Eli Ozick named to 2026 Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Watch List
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year kicker Eli Ozick has been named to the 2026 Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Watch List, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced on Friday. In its 35th season, the award recognizes the nation’s best place-kicker. Ozick joins the Hawkeyes after being named a finalist for the Fred Mitchell […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast for 8/7/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/7/26
Three Iowa football players named to Sporting News 2026 Preseason All-America teams
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three University of Iowa football student-athletes have been named to The Sporting News 2026 Preseason All-America teams, it was announced on Thursday. Fourth-year center Kade Pieper earned first-team honors, while third-year tight end DJ Vonnahme and fourth-year defensive back Zach Lutmer were selected to the second team. Pieper, a 2026 Walter Camp Preseason first-team All-American and Outland Trophy […]
Iowa offensive lineman Kade Pieper named to 2026 Rimington Trophy Watch List
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List on Thursday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the country’s top center. Pieper, a 2026 Walter Camp, Sporting News, Athlon Preseason first-team All-American, started all 13 games at guard in 2025 and is coming […]
Coaching and comedy rarely seem to mix
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Hawk Fanatic/KCJJ radio show and podcast sometimes goes off course, or as we like to call it, drifting. Music is often where the drifting takes us, but in Wednesday’s show, a question by a regular caller triggered a conversation about who are the funniest head coaches that […]
Iowa tight end DJ Vonnahme named to John Mackey Award Watch List
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa third-year tight end DJ Vonnahme has been named to the John Mackey Award Watch List on Wednesday. The Mackey Award is presented annually to the country’s most outstanding tight end. Vonnahme (6-foot-4, 241 pounds) was named a Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Freshman All-American in 2025 after becoming […]
Hawk Fanatic 8/5/26 podcastPat Harty, Tom Suter, and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/5/26
Iowa football ranked 22nd in preseason Coaches Poll shows respect for Kirk Ferentz
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – In ranking the Iowa football team 22nd in the 2026 preseason Coaches Poll, Kirk Ferentz’s coaching peers are paying him and the Iowa program a nice compliment. That ranking at first glance might not seem like such a big deal, especially with seven Big Ten teams ranked above […]
Three Iowa football players named to Preseason Watch Lists
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three University of Iowa football student-athletes were named to preseason watch lists, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday. Fourth-year defensive back Zach Lutmer was named to the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, presented annually to the national defensive player of the year. Lutmer was previously tabbed as a […]
Book about 1960 Iowa FB team highlights special era long gone, but never forgotten
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – More than a decade has passed since Iowa radio legend Bob Brooks passed away on June 25, 2016 at the age of 89. Bob was my personal Hawkeye historian, even better and more reliable than the internet, and mixed in with a little dry humor and wit. Rarely […]
Hawk Fanatic 8/3/26 podcast: Hawkeye fan William Hughes makes guest appearance promoting his book
Hawk Fanatic for 8/3/26 By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – William Hughes was so determined to help push his belief that the 1960 Iowa football team deserves to be called the national champion that he wrote a book about it. Hughes, President of Nebraska Beef in Omaha, recently had his book titled “Standing Up […]
Iowa football’s 2026 season next step in miraculous run of coaching continuity
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – I’ve written this before, but it’s always worth repeating, especially with another college football season approaching. The Iowa football program has only had two head coaches since 1979 – Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz. Fry hired Ferentz as his offensive line coach in 1981, and it would ultimately […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 7/31/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk concerts at Carver, basketball recruiting, Hawkeye football history, and more!
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 7/31/26
Former Hawkeye Casey Day named Iowa pitching coach
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former Hawkeye pitcher Casey Day has been named pitching coach for the University of Iowa baseball team, head coach Rick Heller announced Wednesday. “We’re excited to have Casey join our coaching staff,” Heller said. “He’s a hard-working, intelligent, and talented pitching coach. As a former player in our program, Casey understands the standards and […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 7/29/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve discuss comments from Kirk Ferentz and Beth Goetz at Big Ten Football Media Days, assess the possibility of air conditioning being installed at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, speculate on who the UI could sign as a sponsor for football jersey patches, and more!
Hawk Fanatic for 7/29/26
Book by Omaha businessman makes case for Iowa football national championship
By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa had a national-championship football team that deserves that recognition in Kinnick Stadium. That’s the conclusion of William Hughes, an Omaha businessman and lifelong Hawkeyes fan who has done more than simply state an opinion. Hughes spent time over the last five years researching and writing a book about […]
Iowa AD Beth Goetz says Cy-Hawk football rivalry with continue with new contract extension
By Pat Harty Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz said Tuesday at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago that a Cy-Hawk contract extension for football is coming soon. The current contract will expire after the 2027 season. Goetz told members of the media that she and Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard have had several conversations […]
Kirk Ferentz speaks at 2026 Big Ten Media Day; says he’s concerned about state of college football
By Pat Harty Kirk Ferentz has no interest in ever coaching in the NFL again, which now seems pretty obvious as he prepares for his 28th season as the Iowa head coach and for his 71st birthday on Saturday. But there are two things about the NFL that Ferentz wishes the college game would start […]
Iowa offensive lineman Kade Pieper named to Big Ten Preseson Honors List
By hawkjeyesports.com CHICAGO — University of Iowa fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named to the Big Ten Conference Preseason Honors List, it was announced Tuesday by the league office. Twelve student-athletes from all 18 conference schools were selected by a media panel. Pieper, a 2026 Walter Camp Preseason first-team All-American, started all 13 games at guard […]
Hawkfanatic for 7/27/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
HawkFanatic for 7/27/26
Iowa football’s Oct. 3 game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium sold out
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football team’s Oct. 3 contest against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium is officially sold out, the UI Athletics Department announced Monday. The Buckeyes will be making their first visit to Kinnick Stadium since 2017. The matchup against Ohio State joins previous 2026 home sellouts against Iowa […]
Ohio State picked first in Cleveland.com Preseason Football Poll; Iowa picked eighth
IOWA CITY, Iowa – This year marks the 16th annual Cleveland.com Preseason Big Ten Football Poll, and it should come as little to no surprise that Ohio State has been picked to win the conference yet again. That’s 11 out of 16 years that the media has picked the Buckeyes to win the conference. Ohio […]
Predicting next season’s starting five for Iowa men’s, women’s hoops
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – With the start of the 2026 Iowa football season barely a month away, and with the heat index soon climbing back over 100 degrees, now might not seem like the right time to talk about college basketball. But let’s do it anyway. Over the past six weeks, the […]
Hawkfanatic for 7/24/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter, and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Home of Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester damaged in fire
By KCJJ radio IOWA CITY, Iowa – The home of University of Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester was damaged in a fire Thursday morning. Firefighters from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, West Branch, Tiffin, Oxford, Hills, Swisher, and Lone Tree all responded to the residence at 3686 Forest Gate Drive near North Liberty just […]
Iowa’s culture living up to expectations for freshman forward McKenna Woliczko
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – As a former five-star recruit, McKenna Woliczko had her choice of colleges to attend. In fact, she had so many scholarship offers as a versatile 6-foot-2 forward that she first trimmed her list to 10 schools, and then down to four before ultimately picking the Iowa Hawkeyes over […]
Ben McCollum’s success with developing point guards now has Iowa in mix for some heralded point guard recruits
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – When it comes to successfully recruiting four- and five-star prospects in men’s basketball, Iowa fans have reason to be less than optimistic because it just hasn’t happened much. Even before five stars were added to the grading system, Iowa has relied mostly on unheralded recruits to play point […]
Hawkfanatic for 7/22/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawkfanatic for 7/22/26
My 15 funniest moments covering Hawkeye sports, including some at my expense
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Okay, let’s have some fun, and in some cases, at my expense. When you have covered Iowa Hawkeye sports for as long as I have, which dates back to 1992, you’re bound to have some moments that make you laugh. Here are 15 of my funniest moments in […]
Hawkfanatic for 7/20/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawkfanatic for 7/20/26
Iowa-Northern Iowa football game officially sold outGame will be played Sept. 19 at Kinnick Stadium
By hawkeytesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa-UNI football game scheduled for Sept. 19 in Iowa City is officially sold out. The announcement was made Monday by the UI Athletics Department. Currently, approximately 1,700 tickets remain for the season opener against Northern Illinois (Sept. 5, 3:15 p.m.), 200 for Ohio State (Oct. 3, TBA), 2,000 for […]
Iowa baseball will face Kansas at Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville on Oct. 10
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team will face Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, in a fall game on Oct. 10. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CT). All tickets are general admission and cost $12. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Iowa concluded the 2026 season with a […]
Long-time Iowa Athletics supporter Will Moon passes away
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics community is mourning the loss of one of its most passionate, loyal, and transformative supporters, Will Moon, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 64. A proud 1983 graduate of the Tippie College of Business, Moon’s life was defined by his love for […]
Hawkfanatic for 7/17/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
A review of the latest Hawkeye football media availability, a discussion on whether Caitlin Clark is sometimes her own worst enemy, Captain Steve tries to fight a former Iowa City mayor, and more! Hawkfanatic for 7/17/26
Iowa-Iowa State football game on Sept. 12 at Kinnick Stadium sold out
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa-Iowa State football game scheduled for Sept. 12 in Iowa City is officially sold out. The announcement was made Thursday by the UI Athletics Department. Single-game tickets went on sale to donors on Monday, while general public tickets went on sale Thursday morning. Currently, approximately 1,750 tickets remain for […]
Cooper Koch continuing his rise as a player this summer
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Cooper Koch soared high above the rim to grab a defensive rebound. He then turned and started dribbling up the court with a defender draped all over him. He kept dribbling at a high rate of speed and then saw an open lane to the basket in which […]
More of everything in sports these days, including media access
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – In this age where head coaches and some athletes, both collegiately and professionally, are interviewed during timeouts, at the end of quarters, and, of course, at halftime, it should come as no surprise that 17 University of Iowa student-athletes were made available to the media on July 15. […]
Hawk Fanatic TV: Ben McCollum, select Iowa players meet with media
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum and seven of his players met with the media after practice on Wednesday. McCollum led Iowa to the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time since 1987 in his first season as head coach. Ten players return from that team, but that doesn’t include start […]