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02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Big Ten Conference announces $1.37 billion distribution from past fiscal yearMoney divided between conference's 18 institutions

From the Big Ten Conference ROSEMONT, Illinois – The Big Ten Conference today announced a distribution of $1.37 billion to the conference’s 18 member institutions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, marking the largest distribution in conference history. This represents an increase of $490 million when compared to the fiscal year ending June 30, […]

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02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa softball defeats Purdue 8-7 in series opener at Bob Pearl Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team defeated Purdue, 8-7, on Friday evening at Bob Pearl Field. HOW IT HAPPENED Purdue struck first in the opening frame with a solo home run. The Hawkeyes responded in the bottom of the inning. Devin Simon singled, and Tory Bennett reached after being hit by a pitch. Mariah Myers followed […]

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02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball defeats Illinois 9-3 in series opener at Duane Banks Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team opened its weekend series with a 9-3 victory over Illinois on Friday night at Duane Banks Field. “I thought our guys were locked in,” said Iowa head coach Rick Heller. “I thought they were disciplined against Hall. He was locating well and mixing well, and […]

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01 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz invited to 2026 NBA Draft Combine

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz is among 73 prospects that have been invited to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, which take place May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marqueis in Chicago. Stirtz was an Associated Press and USBWA honorable mention All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the […]

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30 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 4-29-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

30 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

2027 Tennessee QB Brayden Santibanez commits to Iowa football

By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team has received a verbal commitment from 2027 quarterback Brayden Santibanez. A 6-foot-2, 210-pound native of Collierville, Tennessee, Santibanez picked Iowa over reported scholarship offers from Maryland, Memphis, Kansas State and North Carolina. He is ranked as a 3-star recruit by the industry ranking. In […]

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30 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa softball defeats Northern Illinois 10-2 at Pearl Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team defeated Northern Illinois, 10-2, in six innings Wednesday evening at Pearl Field. HOW IT HAPPENED Iowa struck first in the second inning. McKenzie Leitgen singled and was pinch-run for by Breanna Caffery, who stole second and scored on a single to left by Phoenyx Silva. The Hawkeyes extended […]

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29 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball falls to Illinois State 13-6 at Duane Banks Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWACITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to Illinois State, 13-6, on Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field. “They gave us a ton of free bases, and we didn’t get the hit to break the game open,” said head coach Rick Heller. “We had 12 left on base in the […]

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28 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison commits to Iowa women’s basketball

By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – After losing five players to the transfer portal, Iowa women’s basketball coach Jen Jensen continues to restock her roster, even with the transfer portal now closed. The Hawkeyes gained a commitment from 6-foot-1 former Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison, who announced her commitment Tuesday on social media. A native […]

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27 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa Hawkeye Legacy Program to host two free youth FB camps on June 6

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Hawkeye Legacy program will host two FREE youth football camps on Saturday, June 6. Each of the two camps will be held inside Kinnick Stadium. The camps will be led by current Iowa football student-athletes and Iowa football alumni. A camp for boys and girls entering […]

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27 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Numbers show Kirk Ferentz has gotten better with age

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Until Kirk Ferentz decides to retire from coaching, there will always be speculation about when that day will come. Ferentz will be 71 years old when the 2026 season starts, so it’s only natural to wonder how much longer he will keep coaching. He is entering his 28th […]

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26 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball defeats Indiana 7-4 to complete three-game series sweep

By hawkeyesports.com BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Indiana, 7-4, on Sunday afternoon at Bart Kaufman Field to complete a series sweep over the Hoosiers. “I’m really proud of our team,” said head coach Rick Heller. “Today we took a step forward. We’ve had opportunities like this throughout the season, but today we […]

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26 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 4-24-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

26 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Here’s where I stand in late April with 2026 Hawkeye football prediction

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – To say that the Iowa football team will probably win anywhere from seven to 10 games is sort of like saying it’ll rain in April or that chocolate tastes better than sour cream. Yes, it’s stating the obvious. But that’s the best I can do right now under […]

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26 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Kirk Ferentz’s NFL pipeline isn’t a program goal, but still worth celebrating

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kirk Ferentz was near the end of his press conference following Iowa’s final spring practice on Saturday when he was asked about what would prove to be a historic day for the Hawkeyes in the 2026 NFL Draft. Iowa had seven players selected in the draft, which is […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa track and field sweeps team titles at 2026 Drake Relays

By hawkeyesports.com DES MOINES, Iowa – University of Iowa track and field swept the team titles at the 2026 Drake Relays on Saturday afternoon. Iowa’s men finished with 40 points, while the women scored 37 en route to their Drake Relays Cup titles. Combined, the Hawkeyes won six of the 10 scored relays. “Today was […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball defeats Indiana 9-2 to clinch series in Bloomington

By hawkeyesports.com BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The University of Iowa baseball team clinched its series at Indiana with a 9-2 victory Saturday afternoon at Bart Kaufman Field. “Maddux Frese battled for us today,” said head coach Rick Heller. “He was just outstanding again. What was impressive was that he didn’t have his best stuff or command, but he found […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa DE Max Llewellyn selected by Miami Dolphins in seventh round of 2026 NFL Draft

By hawkeyesports.com PITTSBURGH — University of Iowa defensive end Max Llewellyn was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of Saturday’s NFL Draft. Llewellyn was the 238th player picked overall. Llewellyn is the seventh Hawkeye selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, the most in a single draft under head coach Kirk Ferentz.  The seven picks […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa cornerback TJ Hall selected by New Orleans Saints in seventh round of 2026 NFL DraftCalifornia native becomes 100th NFL pick under Kirk Ferentz

By hawkeyesports.com PITTSBURGH — University of Iowa defensive back TJ Hall was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of Saturday’s NFL Draft. Hall was the 219th player picked overall and he became the 100th NFL draft pick under head coach Kirk Ferentz. The native of Fresno, California, is the 20th defensive back selected […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa LB Karson Sharar selected by Arizona Cardinals in sixth round of 2026 NFL Draft

By hawkeyesports.com PITTSBURGH — University of Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of Saturday’s NFL Draft. Sharar was the 183rd player picked overall. The Iowa Falls, Iowa, native is the 11th linebacker selected in the Kirk Ferentz era.  He is the first Hawkeye linebacker selected since Jack […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa tight end DJ Vonnahme giving Hawkeye fans reason to remember his name

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Back when he was in the fifth grade, Iowa tight end DJ Vonnahme apparently had big plans for himself as a “You Tuber.” His life has since taken a different course with Vonnahme now showing signs of being Iowa’s next star at tight end. But Vonnahme’s past as […]

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25 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa OL Beau Stephens selected by Seattle Seahawks in fifth round of 2026 NFL Draft

By hawkeyesports.com PITTSBURGH — University of Iowa offensive guard Beau Stephens was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of Saturday’s NFL Draft. Stephens was the 148th player picked overall. Stephens joins former Hawkeye teammate Mason Richman on the reigning Super Bowl champion. The Blue Springs, Missouri, native is the 24th offensive linemen selected in […]

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