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Notes: Illinois

The Iowa baseball team hosts Illinois on May 1-3. The Hawkeyes will face the Fighting Illini at 6:02 p.m. (CT) on Friday, 2:02 p.m. on Saturday and 1:02 on Sunday.

Caitlin Clark's new achievement happened far away from the basketball court

Clark's new children's book, "EXTRAorginary! A little EXTRA to reach BIG dreams," is scheduled for release on November 3.

Iowa Football Recruiting: Where The Hawkeyes' Targets In The 2028 Class Stand In Initial Top247 Rankings

2027 Bracketology: Way-too-early NCAA Tournament projections with 76-team field

The NCAA Tournament field is expected to expand from 68 teams to 76 this season, leaving more room for bubble teams to enter the mix. While rosters remain in flux based on transfer portal commitments and NBA Draft decisions, enough pieces are in place to start looking toward the 2026-27 season.The N

Iowa is bucking a growing trend in college football for a more old-fashioned approach

Iowa did not have a single transfer player drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, with all seven players developing in the program for 4+ years.

ESPN picks under-the-radar Iowa football player

Iowa is ushering in some new faces and ESPN thinks one defensive player is primed to break out.

Iowa Basketball: Where Bennett Stirtz Is Projected To Land In 2026 NBA Mock Drafts

Iowa Women's Basketball Lands Commitment From Georgia Guard Jocelyn Faison

Jan Jensen and her staff continue to fill out their roster for the upcoming season. On Tuesday, Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison announced on social media that she has committed to the Hawkeyes. Faison will have three years of eligibility remaining. She was in Iowa City this past weekend.

Iowa Football: How Former Hawkeyes Selected In The 2026 NFL Draft, UDFAs Fit With Their New Teams

The 2026 NFL Draft took place this past weekend and seven former Iowa football players were selected, while numerous signed on as undrafted free agents, and even some mini…

Three Stars From Iowa Football's Final Spring Practice

It's time to overreact to the final spring practice of the 2026 cycle. Kinnick Stadium was buzzing with excitement and anticipation and Iowa delivered plenty to react to. It's always difficult to take too much away from one practice, but that's the beauty of debating and talking about sports.

'There Are A Lot Of Moving Parts': Iowa's Secondary Shows Athleticism, Potential In Spring Ball

Losing several key members in a secondary during one offseason can be a difficult task for any team at any level. That's the battle Phil Parker and his room faces as they prepare for the 2026 season. Fortunately for Iowa, they know the standard that has been set by so many great players before them.

Iowa Sets Record as Seven Hawkeyes Hear Their Names at the 2026 NFL Draft

Seven. Seven Hawkeyes. We have spent more drafts than we care to remember sweating out late-Saturday phone calls wondering if Iowa would squeeze in a kicker before midnight to keep the streak alive. Not this year. This year the Hawkeyes set a record, three offensive linemen heard their names called, and Kirk Ferentz quietly added […]

Iowa Football: How Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester See the Battle Between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown

Iowa Football: A Way-Too-Early Look At The Hawkeyes' Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects

Here are names to watch for the Hawkeyes in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Swarmcast: Piecing Together All Of Our Thoughts About Iowa's Final Open Spring Practice

HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough were on scene inside Kinnick Stadium for Iowa's final spring practice. There are so many ongoing questions surrounding this Hawkeye team including a quarterback battle, replacing a ton of production on defense, overhauling the special teams and so much more.

Iowa Football 2026 Undrafted Free Agent NFL Tracker

Tracking every single one of the former Iowa Hawkeyes that sign undrafted free agent deals following the 2026 NFL Draft.

Iowa Defensive End Max Llewellyn Goes In Seventh Round To Miami Dolphins In 2026 NFL Draft

The Hawkeye edge rusher tradition continues at the highest level. Max Llewellyn, a key piece to Iowa's defense throughout the past couple of seasons, was drafted in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins.

How Andrew McKeever Went From Little League Intermediate Baseball US Champion To Iowa Basketball's New Big Man

It wasn't always basketball first for new Iowa center Andrew McKeever. Here is the story of McKeever's journey from little league baseball standout to high school basketball recruit to Saint Mary's to now the newest big man in Iowa City.

Iowa Defensive Back TJ Hall Taken In Seventh Round Of 2026 NFL Draft

Doughboyz to the NFL has been a tradition at Iowa since Kirk Ferentz's tenure began. On Saturday, Iowa defensive back TJ Hall was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Iowa Football: Karson Sharar Drafted In Sixth Round Of 2026 NFL Draft

The Iowa NFL pipeline continued on Saturday when linebacker Karson Sharar was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Sharar was only a one-year starter at Iowa, but an athletic freak, which helped him get on the NFL's radar.

Watch: Iowa Players Talk Following Final Spring Practice

A beautiful sunny day inside Kinnick Stadium is the best way to conclude spring practice. On Saturday, the Hawkeyes took Duke Slater Field one final time this spring in front of fans and media.

Iowa Football: OL Beau Stephens Goes In Fifth Round Of 2026 NFL Draft

The third Iowa offensive lineman has officially entered the NFL sphere. On Saturday morning, Iowa OL Beau Stephens was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round at No. 148 overall.

A season-ending injury to a rising star is exactly what Iowa Baseball didn't need

Geffre emerged as the No. 1 catcher for the Hawkeyes after missing the start of the season for an undisclosed reason. In 18 starts, Geffre batted .318 with four home runs, four doubles, and 22 RBI.

What NCAA Tournament expansion means for Iowa basketball

The NCAA Tournament is expanding and that changes things for the Iowa Hawkeyes and their program moving forward.

Caitlin Clark preseason betting favorite to win WNBA MVP

One major sportsbook has tabbed Caitlin Clark as the betting favorite to win the 2026 WNBA MVP.

Valkyries provide Kate Martin injury update, evaluation timeline

The Valkyries provided an injury update on guard Kate Martin and provided an evaluation timeline.

Caitlin Clark children's book: Fever star announces November release

Caitlin Clark has a 32-page picture book that's slated for a November release.

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 […]

Former Iowa women's basketball guard picks transfer portal destination

After entering the transfer portal, former Iowa women's basketball guard Kennise Johnson has picked her landing spot.

Redbirds Down Hawkeyes

The Iowa baseball team fell to Illinois State, 13-6, on Tuesday at Duane Banks Field.