By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – The NCAA has become an easy target for criticism, and in some cases, deservedly so, especially its handling, or its lack of handling, of NIL and the transfer portal. But there are times when the primary governing body of college athletics gets it right; like in the case […]
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun has received a contract extension through 2031, the announcement was made Friday by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. Chun was named the first head coach in the history of the program on Nov. 18, 2021. Chun […]
It would be naive thinking Iowa Football impresses prospects equally on both sides of the ball. The Hawkeye reputation of defensive success precedes it, while the offense is trying to flip a negative narrative. Iowa’s history of holding opponents down reaches all corners of the country. That includes Florida, a state that has provided the […]
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football program has named 17 players to the 2026 Leadership Council, it was announced Thursday by Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz. The group includes one graduate, seven seniors, seven juniors and two sophomores. The purpose of the group is to assist in formulating policies […]
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – For a second straight season, the University of Iowa men’s basketball team will play at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, facing Creighton in a neutral site game on Sunday, Nov. 15. The announcement was made Thursday by Global Sports Management. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, June 1, […]
Jeremiah McCall is looking to find a college that’s a home away from home. He sees the potential for that being the University of Iowa. The foundation of that pursuit is the Hawkeye football program. The Harper Woods (MI) High defensive lineman is a rising prospect in the 2028 Class. Iowa became the first Power […]
By Mike Hlas CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Here’s what college football looked like not so long ago. You played 11 games, maybe 12. If you won enough of them, you went to a bowl game. A handful of them mattered. Most didn’t. The national championship was decided by people sitting in committee rooms, and half […]
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — Start times and television information for four University of Iowa 2026 football home games, including the first three contests, were announced Wednesday by the Big Ten Conference in conjunction with BTN, ESPN, CBS, NBC and FOX television networks. The Hawkeyes open the season with three straight nonconference home games. The […]
By Hawk Fanatic Hawkfanatic 052726 IOWA CITY, Iowa – Ben McCollum made his second guest appearance on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast on Wednesday, and much has changed since he first appeared about a year ago. After finishing 10-10 in Big Ten play, the Hawkeyes, behind star senior point guard Bennett Stirtz, took […]
Iowa Football’s history of success recruiting Michigan defensive backs is well known. Desmond King is the most famous program alumnus from that state at the position, but the list includes 2025 Hawkeye captain Koen Entringer and fellow secondary starter Deshaun Lee. Jaylen Watson, Marcelo Vitti, Ronnie Hill and Ty Hudkins are Michiganders on this season’s […]
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – My biggest takeaway from the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament, besides the fact that UCLA is really good, is that Iowa pitcher Kyle Alivo has incredible stuff, maybe even star potential on the mound. One of the benefits from having watched the Big Ten Tournament on television is […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
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 […]
