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Softball Set To Host Northern Illinois For Midweek Matchup
The University of Iowa softball team will host Northern Illinois in a midweek matchup Wednesday evening at Bob Pearl Field. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.
Notes: Musco Twilight, Desert Heat Classic
The Hawkeyes host the Musco Twilight on Friday and Saturday at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track.
Iowa women's basketball lands transfer portal guard Jocelyn Faison
Iowa women's basketball has added another transfer portal commitment, landing former Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison.
The Commanders gave Drew Stevens the best news he is probably going to hear all week
A day after the invite, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz is reporting that Washington is actually going to sign Drew Stevens to the roster.
Steelers draftee Gennings Dunker reacts to going viral after Combine, talks partnership with Casey's
The Pittsburgh Steelers selectedGennings Dunkerin the third round of this year’s draft, and it marked the end of a very interesting pre-draft experience. On3 spoke to the former Iowa offensive lineman before the draft, and he looked back at the aftermath of going viral after the Combine.“I guess I d
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 […]
Iowa basketball PG Bennett Stirtz with chance to climb NBA draft board
Bennett Stirtz became a household name this year at Iowa and now has a chance to make a climb up NBA draft boards.
Iowa WBB Portal Checklist: Breaking Down Every Position Need
For quite some time, it seemed like the Iowa Women’s Basketball program might be immune to departures through the transfer portal. However, as we’ve found out, no program can run from the portal. Eventually there will be losses and they’ve hit the Hawkeyes this season, with five players entering the
CBS Sports names best first-year head coaches from 2025-26 season
There were 57 head coaching changes last offseason at the Division I level. Last week, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlanderrevealedwhich coaches he believes had the best debut campaigns at their respective schools.Norlander had plenty of options to choose from. Of the 57 head coaches, 13 of them reached the N
Iowa football TJ Hall one of ESPN's top NFL draft fits
Iowa football CB TJ Hall has a new home in New Orleans, and ESPN believes it's one of the best fits of the NFL draft.
Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Scholarship Distribution
Making sense of Iowa’s recruiting means always looking ahead at the number of scholarships potentially available in any given year. The new age of college sports with the transfer portal means rosters are much more fluid than they used to be.Here, we have compiled all of Iowa’s scholarship players b
Iowa WBB lands Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison
Portal Jan continues to add to her roster. The Hawkeyes came into the offseason needing to land several guards in the transfer portal and they just got their third one of the cycle. On Tuesday morning, the news broke that Iowa landed a commitment from Georgia guardJocelyn Faison. She spent her true
Spring’s Over, the QB Battle Isn’t: Takeaways From Iowa’s Open Practice at Kinnick
The grass at Kinnick has officially soaked up the last spring rep of 2026. Iowa wrapped its 15-practice spring slate with an open session for fans on Saturday morning, and the headlines coming out of it are the ones we expected: the quarterback battle is going to August. A sophomore receiver might be the biggest […]
Iowa football K Drew Stevens signing UDFA deal with Commanders
After earning a minicamp invite from Washington, former Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens has now signed a UDFA deal with the Commanders.
Iowa Baseball Midweek Preview: Illinois State Redbirds
A couple of weeks ago, the Iowa Baseball team were 5-10 in Big Ten play and faced with the possibility of missing the Big Ten Tournament for the first time under Rick Heller. They’ve answered the challenge with wins in eight of their last nine, including winning five of their last six in Big Ten pla
Iowa basketball just outside ESPN's post-transfer portal top 25
With the transfer portal entry window closed, Iowa basketball is just outside ESPN's updated top 25 rankings.
Ty'Reek Coleman is just the guard to push the needle forward for the program
McCollum is excited by Coleman's ability to get to the basket and to defend at a high level with intense ball pressure.
Rick Heller notched an impressive milestone after a weekend series sweep over Indiana
Iowa's sweep over the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington moved Heller into fourth place in wins among all active D1 managers.
Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 4.0: NBA Draft entry deadline, commitments shift 2026-27 picture
With the transfer portal closed and the deadline to enter the NBA Draft as an early entrant in the rearview mirror, a majority of teams now have a clear picture where the Top 25 stands. With plenty more to fill out over the coming weeks, many teams have already assembled the core pieces they will re
Watch Kaden Wetjen's unforgettable NFL draft Steelers phone call
Kaden Wetjen had one of the more unique NFL draft stories when the Pittsburgh Steelers called him at the golf course.
Iowa football fans react to 2026 NFL Draft
After the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, here are some of the best social media reactions from Iowa football fans to the Hawkeyes selected.
Iowa football dissects next return specialist candidates
New Iowa football special teams coordinator Chris Polizzi detailed the players in contention to try and replace Kaden Wetjen's production.
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a post spring practice edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast and we are thrilled to be joined by Scott Dochterman from The Athletic to discuss what we learned about the Iowa football team this past Saturday.We open talking about the offensive side of the ball, including the quarterback position
Former NFL tight end steps down from Iowa high school football head coaching position
Scott Chandlerspent the last couple years as the head coach leading one of Iowa high school football’s top programs in North Liberty (IA)Liberty, but on Monday decided it was time to step down and pursue other ventures.According to a social media postby Chandler on X, formerly known as Twitter, the
The Hawkeyes are trying to lock up a QB prospect with a rocket arm in the 2027 class
Campbell, a three-star prospect from Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia, has elite arm talent and can drop the ball into tight windows.
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 […]
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 […]
The 3 biggest takeaways from Iowa's final 2026 spring practice
The starting quarterback is still up in the air, KJ Parker has elite written all over him, and the defensive line is still a big question mark.
The Commanders' revolving door at kicker is exactly the opportunity Drew Stevens needs
Stevens has been an All-Big Ten performer during all four seasons he played for the Hawkeyes, converting 80% of his field goal attempts.
Xavier Nwankpa's simple statement proved he has all the motivation he needs
The former five-star prospect is ready to prove himself at the next level after going undrafted.
Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens earn NFL rookie minicamp invite
Drew Stevens has his shot in the NFL. The Washington Commanders are bringing in the Iowa kicker with an invite to rookie minicamp.
Iowa To Host Legacy Youth Camps at Kinnick Stadium
The University of Iowa Hawkeye Legacy program will host two FREE youth football camps on Saturday, June 6.
Notes: Illinois State
The University of Iowa baseball team welcomes Illinois State to Duane Banks Field on Tuesday for a midweek matchup.
The journey isn't over for five Hawkeyes who didn't hear their names called on Draft night
Mark Gronowski (Miami), Xavier Nwankpa (Kansas City), Ethan Hurkett (Kansas City), Aaron Graves (Baltimore), and Hayden Large (Chicago) were all scooped up as undrafted free agents.
Kaden Wetjen's unique response to being drafted by the Steelers will make you smile
Wetjen responded to being drafted while on the golf course by saying, "I didn't shank it into the pond after I got picked, so everything's going good."
The Chicago Bears were 'smitten' with their second-round center out of Iowa
The Bears selected Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round, saying they felt "convicted" as a staff that he was their guy.
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 […]
Iowa Wraps Up Play at Big Ten Championships
The University of Iowa women’s golf team wrapped up play at the Big Ten Championships on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club.
Hawkeyes Sweep Hoosiers
The Iowa baseball team defeated Indiana, 7-4, on Sunday afternoon to complete a series sweep over the Hoosiers.
Play-by-play recap: Iowa 7 Indiana 4
The biggest series of the season and the Iowa Baseball team delivered emphatically. On Sunday, the Hawkeyes jumped out to a seven-run lead and held on late for a 7-4 win over Indiana to sweep the series.With the win, the Hawkeyes move to 26-16 on the season and 10-11 in Big Ten play. Rick Heller’s s
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:
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 […]
ESPN debuts 2027 bracketology projections after transfer portal closes
The transfer portal is officially closed, and top talents are gradually finding new homes across the country. With rosters nearly finalized, ESPN’s Joe Lunardidebutedhis 2027 Bracketology projections.While Lunardi expects the Final Four teams from last season to be in the hunt for the national title
A record-setting NFL Draft further adds to Kirk Ferentz's Hall-of-Fame legacy
With seven players drafted, 101 players have been drafted during Kirk Ferentz's tenure.
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 […]
Kirk Ferentz optimistic about Iowa football passing game in 2026
Despite losing some key pieces from last year's offense, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz is optimistic his passing game will be good in 2026.
Indiana Fever reveal plan to keep Caitlin Clark fresh this season
After an injury-riddled 2025 season, the Indiana Fever have revealed their plan to keep Caitlin Clark fresh and healthy in 2026.
Fever fans react to Caitlin Clark, Indiana preseason win
Fans rejoiced as Caitlin Clark made her return to the court in WNBA preseason action with the Indiana Fever.
How many points did Caitlin Clark score in Fever preseason opener?
How did Caitlin Clark fare in the Indiana Fever's preseason opener? Clark's points and stats against the Liberty.
Seahawks, Iowa football fans react to Beau Stephens NFL draft pick
Here are the best social media reactions from Iowa football fans to the Seattle Seahawks drafting Beau Stephens at No. 148 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.