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Iowa women will begin two-games series with UConn next season
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will begin a two-game series with UConn next season, the programs announced on Tuesday. Iowa will travel to UConn next season for the non-conference tilt. The Hawkeyes will then host the Huskies in 2027-28 inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City for the […]
Iowa Football Offers Bennett Konkey'27 IL WR A Fast-Rising Prospect
It’s fair to say Bennett Konkey is one of the region’s biggest risers along the recruiting trail. The Geneva (IL) High receiver has announced nine scholarship offers this month, including one from national champion Indiana. Iowa jumped into the mix with the 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior-to-be on Thursday. The offer was well received. “(Hawkeye wide receiver) […]
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2026-27 Hawkeye Winter Sports Season Ticket Renewals Available Online
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Hawkeye fans, it’s time to lock in your seats for the upcoming winter sports seasons in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. University of Iowa men’s and women’s basketball and men’s wrestling season ticket holders can now renew for the 2026-27 season. The Hawkeye men’s basketball team will host the likes of Indiana, Michigan […]
Cannon Zubeck Reflects on Iowa Offer'28 Kansas OL High on Hawkeyes
The last time we heard from Cannon Zubeck, he was coming off of a game-day visit to Kinnick Stadium this past season. “I loved the fans and tradition, everybody tailgating and just bleeding yellow and black. As well as the tradition with the wave and chants, it was all electric and really cool experiences,” he […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast: Jan Jensen makes her latest guest appearance
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen made her latest guest appearance on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast on Friday. She addressed multiple topics, including the challenge of trying to sustain a culture of continuity in this age of the transfer portal and NIL. Iowa lost five […]
Iowa DB Zach Lutmer named to 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior defensive back Zach Lutmer has been named to the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List. The announcement was made Thursday by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The 42 nominees represent the finest in college football defensive players who have had the biggest IMPACT on their teams both […]
Iowa baseball falls to Purdue 8-1 in Big Ten Tournament elimination game
By Hawk Fanatic Baseball is a fickle sport where so little seems certain besides its unpredictability. The Iowa baseball team, just one week after scoring 39 runs and recording 52 hits in a three-game sweep over Purdue, fell to the Boilermakers 8-1 in a Big Ten Tournament elimination game on Thursday at Charles Schwab Field […]
Iowa baseball falls to Michigan State 4-3 in Big Ten Tournament
By hawkeyesports.com OMAHA, Nebraska – The No. 8 seeded University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 12 seeded Michigan State, 4-3, on Wednesday evening in the Big Ten Tournament at Charles Schwab Field. “There were just so many things we didn’t do well tonight, both on offense and defense,” said head coach Rick Heller. “That’s […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast: Iowa center Ava Heiden makes guest appearance
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa All-Big Ten center Ava Heiden made her first guest appearance on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast on Wednesday. The Shorewood, Oregon native addressed multiple topics, including her interest in music, her commitment to being a Hawkeye and what she she plans to focus on in […]
Iowa baseball overcomes early 4-run deficit to defeat Illinois 10-6 in Big Ten Tournament
By Hawk Fanatic Iowa senior Joey Nerat didn’t start in Tuesday’s game against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament, but his bat still had a lot to do with how the game finished. Nerat, who entered the game in the sixth inning, smacked a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to […]
Four Iowa baseball players earn Big Ten recognition
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Four University of Iowa baseball student-athletes earned Big Ten recognition, it was announced Tuesday by the conference office. Senior Gable Mitchell earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors and was named to the All-Defensive Team. Senior Caleb Wulf was selected to the All-Big Ten Third Team, while freshman Kyle Alivo […]
Hawk Fanatic podcast: Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller makes guest appearance
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller made a guest appearance on Monday’s Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast. The Hawkeyes as a No. 8 seed will face nine-seed Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday in Omaha, Nebraska. Iowa won two of three games […]
Iowa pitcher/infielder Kyle Alivo named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa RHP/IF Kyle Alivo has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The Franklin, Wisconsin, native earns his first career weekly honor. Alivo threw five innings of relief in Iowa’s win over Purdue last Friday to earn the save. He allowed one […]
Opposing Big Ten assistant coach seems to question Jeremy Hecklinski’s potential
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – If Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski needs some extra motivation for the 2026 season, an opposing Big Ten assistant coach, who spoke anonymously to Athlon Sports, might have provided it. In the Athlon Sports annual preview magazine, which is set for release on Friday, a Big Ten assistant coach […]
Iowa men’s track and field finishes in seventh place at Big Ten ChampionshipsIowa women finish in 10th place in team standings
By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. – University of Iowa track and field wrapped up competition at the 2026 Big Ten Outdoor Championships at the Nebraska Outdoor Track on Sunday afternoon. “Overall, we had a lot of highs and lows and everything in between, but that’s how championships go,” Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody said. “I […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-15-26Hawkeye 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:
Iowa baseball defeats Purdue 15-9 in Des Moines to complete series sweepIowa finishes 15-15 in Big Ten play
By Hawk Fanatic DES MOINES, Iowa – An up-and-down Big Ten season for the Iowa baseball team ended on the upside as the Hawkeyes defeated Purdue 15-9 on Saturday to complete a three-game sweep at Principal Park in Des Moines. Iowa finished 15-15 in Big Ten play and improved to 32-21 overall, while the Boilermakers […]
Iowa baseball defeats Purdue 14-5 to clinch series in Des Moines
By hawkeyesports.com DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 14-5, on Friday night to clinch the series at Principal Park presented by 1-800-BETS-OFF. Sophomore Tyler Guerin started on the mound for the Hawkeyes, pitching 2.2 innings. Freshman Cole Moore followed with 1.1 innings of relief, before sophomore Jaron Bleeker closed out the game, […]
World Bronze Medalist Jenna Burkert named assistant coach for Iowa women’s wrestling
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2021 World Bronze medalist Jenna Burkert has been named assistant coach for the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program, it was announced Friday by head coach Clarissa Chun. “I am grateful for the opportunity to welcome Jenna and her family to the program,” said Chun. “Jenna will bring a wealth of experience, knowledge […]
An early look at 2026 Big Ten football season from Athlon Sports
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – One of the first signs that the college football season is approaching are the magazines that come out annually promoting the sport. The 2026 Athlon Sports College Football Preview magazine arrived in the mail this week, and less than four months before Iowa’s season opener against Northern Illinois […]
Iowa Athletics purchases official court used in 2026 NCAA Elite Eight
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department has purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight, bringing a piece of March basketball’s biggest stage to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The new playing surface comes as the current Carver-Hawkeye Arena court — last replaced in 2016 — had reached […]
Iowa baseball defeats Purdue 10-7 in series opener in Des Moines
By hawkeyesports.com DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Purdue, 10-7, in the first game of the series at Principal Park presented by 1-800-BETS OFF. Purdue jumped out early, scoring in the top of the first inning and adding four more runs in the second frame to take a 5-0 lead. […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-13-26Hawkeye 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:
Iowa women’s hoops receives commitments from two playersKnox guard Bria Medina; Sweden forward Ella Stromdahl both commit to Iowa
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa women’s basketball team has added what appears to be the final two pieces to its 2026-27 roster. The Hawkeyes have signed 5-foot-6 junior guard Cambria “Bria” Medina, who played for Division III Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois where she averaged 23.6 points, 5.3 assists and 2.7 […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-11-26Hawkeye 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:
Kirk Ferentz’s decision to hire Tom Moore makes a lot sense
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kirk Ferentz just hired a veteran coach who also played for Forest Evashevski at Iowa. That’s right, Forest Evashevski, who last coached the Hawkeyes in 1960. Tom Moore was a quarterback/kicker for Iowa in 1959 and 1960. Iowa posted a 13-5 record in those two seasons, including an […]
Iowa FB hires long-time coach Tom Moore as senior consultant to head coach and offensive advisor
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz has announced the hiring of former Hawkeye and longtime coach Tom Moore as senior consultant to the head coach and offensive advisor. “I have known Tom Moore for over a decade and am thrilled that he has agreed to […]
Jan Jensen releases statement thanking Iowa fans for support
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen made a post on social media in which she thanked Iowa fans for their support. Iowa finished 27-7 this pat season, which was Jensen’s second as head coach. She has a 50-18 overall record as the Iowa coach.
Big Ten announces single, double-play opponents in men’s basketball for 2026-27 seasonIowa's three home-and-away opponents: Nebraska, Ohio State, Wisconsin.
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday the single and double play opponents for each of the 18 teams for the 2026-27 season. Among the 20-game conference slate, the Hawkeyes will play 14 opponents once (seven at home, seven on the road) and three opponents both at home and on the […]
Ben McCollum signs contract extension through 2032
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – After leading the University of Iowa men’s basketball program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years, head coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032, the announcement was made Monday by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. “This extension reflects not only our […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-8-26Hawkeye 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:
Iowa baseball falls to Nebraska 8-6 in series finale in Lincoln
By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “We had our chances today but had some bad at-bats in the fourth and seventh innings when we had them on the ropes,” said head coach Rick Heller. “After […]
Mr. Optimist vs. Mr. Pessimist; 2026 spring edition
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – With spring now in full swing, and with the 2025-26 college sports calendar year almost over, the two guys who can’t seem to agree on anything Hawkeye related were at it again recently as Mr. Optimist and Mr. Pessimist held their latest debate at an undisclosed location somewhere […]
Iowa track and field wins three titles at Cyclone Twilight in Ames
By hawkeyesports.com AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa track and field concluded its regular season with three titles at the Cyclone Twilight on Friday evening. Sprinter Darwin Jimenez accounted for two of the event wins, picking up the 100-meter title in 10.16. He also won the 200-meter race in a lifetime best of 20.69. Arianna Williams claimed the women’s […]
Iowa baseball falls to Nebraska 15-11 in LincolnIowa erases 7-0 deficit, but can't hold lead
By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 15-11, on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “It was a painful loss but I’m proud of our guy’s effort,” said head coach Rick Heller. “Being down seven and fighting back to take the lead in the eighth was […]
Hlas column: Iowa, Ben McCollum, Hawkeye fans – everybody’s happy
By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – ESPN’s Jeff Borzello said Friday that Iowa Athletics Director Beth Goetz gave Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum a raise and an extension on his contract. Last year, McCollum signed a 6-year, $22.75 million contract with Iowa. That is what ADs do when their coaches are hot properties. […]
Iowa football will play two Friday games in 2026
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football team will play two Friday games during the 2026 season. The announcement was made by the Big Ten Conference on Friday. Iowa’s road game at Washington has been moved to Friday, Oct. 9, from Husky Stadium in Seattle. The evening contest will be televised nationally […]
Iowa State wrestling adds yet another former Hawkeye in coaching roleDrake Ayala hired as Cyclone assistant coach
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – If you can’t beat them, apparently, you hire them. That seems to be Iowa State’s approach to hiring wrestling coaches, the latest example being Drake Ayala hired this week as an assistant coach. Ayala, who just finished competing for Iowa in March, is the latest former Hawkeye to […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-6-26Hawkeye 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:
Iowa baseball defeats St. Thomas 14-4 in final home game of 2026 season
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team defeated St. Thomas, 14–4, in eight innings Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field. “I was pleased with the first inning,” said Iowa head coach Rick Heller. “They scored a run on a free base, and then we came right back and scored eight runs. […]
2027 Pella LB Kyler Van Maanen commits to IowaCarroll native Brayton Alford also commits as preferred walk-on
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team has added two more players to its 2027 recruiting class, both coming from instate. Kyler Van Maanen, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound inside linebacker from Pella, announced his commitment to Iowa Tuesday on social media. His commitment came less than 24 hours after Carroll native Brayton […]
Iowa center Ava Heiden, transfer guard Dani Carnegie invited to USA Basketball 3×3 Developmental Camp and Showcase
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore Ava Heiden and sophomore transfer Dani Carnegie have been invited and will participate in the USA Basketball 3×3 Development Camp and Showcase in Phoenix, it was announced Tuesday by USA Basketball. Heiden and Carnegie will make their USA Basketball debuts. The USA Basketball 3×3 women’s development camp will be held May 6-8. USA […]
Iowa Athletics announces 10th annual Golden Herkys
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Department of Athletics recognized the academic and athletic accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 10th annual Golden Herkys on Monday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The event, which was organized by UI student-athletes, was highlighted by the announcement of seniors Bennett Stirtz (men’s basketball) and Hannah Stuelke (women’s basketball) as […]
Iowa softball falls one game short of making Big Ten Tournament
By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa softball team, under first-year head coach Stacy May-Johnson, saw its season end on Sunday with a 7-5 loss to Purdue at Bob Pearl Field. After winning the first game in the series 8-7 on Friday, Iowa dropped the final two games, and those two losses would […]
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-4-26Hawkeye 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:
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-1-26Hawkeye 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:
Iowa baseball hangs on to defeat Illinois 6-5 to win series at Duane Banks Field
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – A season that was showing signs of unraveling after the Iowa baseball team was swept in a three-game series at USC in April is now surging in the right direction, and at the right time. The Hawkeyes hung on to defeat Illinois 6-5 on Saturday at Duane Banks […]
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, […]
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 […]