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Hawk Fanatic TV: Iowa players talk about playing Michigan in the Big House
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Select members of the Iowa football team were made available to the media on Tuesday, as is always the case during the regular season. They talked about the challenge of facing Michigan (3-0) in the Big Ten opener this coming Saturday at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Iowa is […]
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Even with Iowa’s depth at running back, Kirk Ferentz not interested in using more than three
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Other than maybe the Iowa football team gaining rushing yards against Northern Iowa’s defense, most things are easier said than done. So when suggesting that Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester should figure ways to utilize Iowa’s top five running backs against Michigan on Saturday, assuming they’re all healthy, […]
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Kirk Ferentz 9/22/26 weekly press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz held his weekly press conference on Tuesday, addressing multiple topics, including an optimistic injury report. No. 17 Iowa (3-0) opens Big Ten play Saturday at No. 18 Michigan, which is also 3-0. KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon. Appreciate everybody being here. To start out, look backwards […]
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Hawk Fanatic 9/21/26 podcastDon Patterson makes weekly guest appearance
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Don Patterson made his weekly Monday appearance on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast. The former Iowa offensive coordinator under Hayden Fry looked back at Iowa’s 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa this past Saturday and forward to this coming Saturday’s Big Ten opener at Michigan. Hawk Fanatic podcast for 9/21/26
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Iowa field hockey defeats Indiana 2-1 at Grant Field
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa field hockey team outlasted Indiana in a dramatic 2-1 shootout victory in a nonconference contest Sunday afternoon at Grant Field. “It was an awesome response from the team. That’s a really good team and they’re going to make some noise in the Big Ten and […]
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Iowa volleyball sweeps Central Arkansas for fourth straight win
By hawkeyesports.com CORALVILLE, Iowa – University of Iowa volleyball extended its winning streak to four with a sweep of Central Arkansas on Sunday afternoon at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes matched their start from a season ago and improved to 10-3. Iowa controlled the match, 25-12, 25-15, 25-14. Hallie Steponaitis, Ksenija Tomic and Hannah Whittingstall each […]
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Iowa’s 2026 Big Ten schedule maybe not quite as daunting as previously thought
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Though the sampling size still is small, the 2026 Big Ten football race is starting to show an identity. And from this point of view, Iowa’s three-game stretch to start Big Ten play might not be quite as daunting as previously thought. That isn’t to suggest that facing […]
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Fools gold or something special brewing; evaluating Iowa FB after three games
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – This coming Saturday in the Big House at Michigan, the question of whether the Iowa football team’s nonconference schedule was fools gold or a sign of something special brewing will start to gain some clarity. No. 18 Iowa is 3-0 and its offense is performing so well that […]
Kirk Ferentz Northern Iowa post-game press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team crushed Northern Iowa 55-0 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. No. 18 Iowa improved to 3-0 and will begin Big Ten play next Saturday at Michigan. Here is Kirk Ferentz’s post-game press conference transcript: KIRK FERENTZ: Certainly, happy to get the win, and happier with our team’s efforts […]
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No. 18 Iowa continues its dominance over Northern Iowa with 55-0 victory at Kinnick Stadium
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – This game played out exactly as it should have with the team from the power conference dismantling its vastly inferior FCS opponent from just up the road. No. 18 Iowa demolished Northern Iowa 55-0 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa led 42-0 at halftime, had a whopping 418 […]
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Hawkeye football quiz; test your knowledge
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – It’s pop quiz time, or more specifically, Hawkeye football quiz time. With the 2026 college football season now in full swing, this seems an appropriate time to test your knowledge about Hawkeye football. Iowa (2-0) will face Northern Iowa (1-1) in the final nonconference game of the season […]
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Hawk Fanatic 9/18/26 podcastPat Harty, Tom Suter, and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 9/18/26
Iowa-Northern Iowa football rivalry has persevered, but rarely delivered
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – On Nov. 5, 1898, the Iowa football team lost to the Iowa Teachers College 11-5 in Iowa City. The Iowa Teachers College would later become the University of Northern Iowa in 1967, but by then, the series had turned extremely one sided with Iowa riding a 10-game winning […]
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Former Iowa OL Mike Elgin named honorary captain for Northern Iowa game
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former University of Iowa offensive lineman Mike Elgin will serve as honorary captain on Saturday when the 18th-ranked Hawkeyes host UNI at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. (CT) on FS1. Elgin enjoyed a stellar collegiate career as a Hawkeye, starting every game along the […]
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Iowa-North Dakota move date of their 2027 football season openerGame will be played Aug. 28, 2027 at Kinnick Stadium
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa and University of North Dakota have agreed to move the date of their 2027 football game to Aug. 28, 2027. The game will be the season opener for both teams. The Hawkeyes will also host Ball State on Sept. 4, 2027, and travel to Iowa […]
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Iowa volleyball sweeps Drake at Xtream Arena
By hawkeyesports.com CORALVILLE, Iowa – University of Iowa volleyball defeated Drake in straight sets on Wednesday evening (25-21, 25-21, 25-17) at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes improved to 7-3 on the season. Hallie Steponaitis led the offense for Iowa for the first time this season, tallying 11 kills. She was the only Hawkeye in double figures. […]
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Iowa women’s basketball finalizes 2026-27 schedule
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team finalized its 2026-27 schedule Wednesday with the announcement of the 18-game Big Ten Conference slate. The Hawkeyes will play nine conference games inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena and nine on the road. Iowa will face all 17 Big Ten opponents with Nebraska serving as […]
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Iowa men’s basketball releases complete 2026-27 schedule
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team released its complete 2026-27 schedule Wednesday. The Hawkeyes’ 20-game Big Ten slate was released live on BTN. SCHEDULE NOTES Iowa will play 11 of its 12 nonconference games inside the Iowa border, hosting nine home games and three neutral site contests. The […]
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Iowa LB Cam Buffington named Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa third-year linebacker Cam Buffington has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2026 college football season, it was announced Wednesday by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. Buffington earned the national honor following a career-best performance in Iowa’s 16-13 […]
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Hawk Fanatic podcast for 9/16/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 9/16/26
Hawk Fanatic TV: Iowa players look back at ISU, forward to UNI
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Select members of the Iowa football team were made available to the media on Tuesday as is the case throughout the regular season. Iowa is 2-0 and preparing to face Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in the final nonconference game of the season. Kickoff is set 3:05 p.m. and […]
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Hawkeye football player interviews for 9/15/26
Zach Lutmer Cam Buffington Boston Everitt Jaylen Watson Leighton Jones Jayden Montgomery Hank Brown
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Kirk Ferentz 9/15/26 weekly press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz held his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The 18th-ranked Hawkeyes are 2-0 and will finish nonconference play against Northern Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Here is the entire press conference transcript: ********** KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon to everybody. Thanks for being here. I’ll talk a […]
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Hank Brown believed he would go distance against Iowa State
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Call it a quiet confidence since Hank Brown never gave any indication in the days leading up to the Iowa State game this past Saturday that he would go the distance for Iowa at quarterback. He just believed he would, but without knowing for sure. Brown was expected […]
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Iowa football lands 3-star QB on same day Iowa men’s hoops hosts 5-star point guard
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – A come-from-behind win over your instate rival, a verbal commitment from a high school quarterback and an official visit from a five-star point guard; this past weekend provided a combination of hope, thrills and optimism for Hawkeye fans. The Iowa football team defeated Iowa State 16-13 this past […]
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My latest Big Ten football power rankings with a twist
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Here are my latest Big Ten football power rankings accompanied by what I believe each of the conference’s 18 head coaches would say to me personally upon seeing where their team is ranked. So remember, these quotes aren’t real. They’re just me having some fun, sometimes at my […]
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Iowa kicker Caden Buhr named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa second-year kicker Caden Buhr has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following his perfect performance in the Hawkeyes’ 16-13 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series victory over in-state rival Iowa State. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten Conference office. With the game tied […]
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Iowa’s come-from-behind win over Iowa State took total team effort, including from three unlikely players
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Football is often described as the ultimate team sport and that was certainly the case in Iowa’s 16-13 come-from-behind victory over Iowa State this past Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. From the players who stood out from start to finish, such as receiver Tony Diaz and middle linebacker Cam […]
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