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Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Kaleb Johnson will still wear the Black and Yellow with his new NFL team

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Transfer defensive back Shahid Barros commits to the Hawkeyes

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Which Iowa Hawkeyes should go on day two of the NFL Draft

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Iowa Basketball has shown interest in transfer guard Travis Perry

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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (RB16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why NFL teams should not sleep on Kaleb Johnson during the 2025 NFL Draft

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Former Iowa and current 49ers star TE George Kittle STILL does not have a new contract

Ole Miss v Wake Forest

The Iowa quarterback room grows with the addition of Jeremy Hecklinski

Oct 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) reacts with offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) after his third touchdown run during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa spring football update: offensive line

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Iowa v Maryland

Hawkeyes receive a commitment from 2026 four-star offensive lineman Gene Riordan

Fletcher's Diondre Smith (16) is tackled by First Coast's Mark Colbert (5) during the second quarter of a high school football matchup Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The First Coast Buccaneers edged the Fletcher Senators 28-27 on a point after try in overtime to capture the FHSAA District 1-3M title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

2026 wide receiver prospect Diondre Smith commits to Iowa Football

Guilford's Messiah Tilson (11) runs around defense during a game against Harlem on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Guilford High School.

Iowa Football will host a three-star Illinois prospect this weekend

An Iowa Hawkeyes Tigerhawk flag covers the windshield of a tailgating vehicle before a NCAA football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football picks up a 2026 wide receiver commitment

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Ben McCollum, Iowa's new head men's basketball coach, speaks during his introductory press conference Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ben McCollum adds Jesse Shaw and Xavier Kurth to his coaching staff

Villanova v Robert Morris

Hawkeye weekend sports recap: Baseball sweeps and the transfer portal stays busy!

Maryland v Iowa

Hawkeyes will play in the Acrisure Series at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season

Nov 6, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Robert Morris Colonials forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after a play against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Sharpshooting transfer Alvaro Folgueiras joins Iowa Men's Basketball

Waukee Northwest's Bode Goodman (22) shoots the ball against Valley's Trevin Jirak (52) on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

Iowa Basketball Recruiting

Iowa Men's Basketball flips Northern Iowa commit Trevin Jirak

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Mar 7, 2025; Greensboro, NC, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Chazadi Wright (1) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against NC State Wolfpack at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Iowa Women's Basketball adds guard Chazadi Wright from the transfer portal

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the second half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The time for Caitlin Clark's return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been moved up

Maryland v Iowa

Iowa Women's Basketball hires LaSondra Barrett as a new assistant coach

Valley's Trevin Jirak (52) is introduced during the Class 4A state title game on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

Iowa Sports week recap: Olsen is drafted, baseball smokes Bradley, Mr. Basketball signs, and Tate transfers

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Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Lee Corso on the ESPN Gameday set at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Fans nationwide share memories and pay tribute to the legendary Lee Corso

Dec 30, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; General view of a CBS Sports microphone jacket before the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Long-time College Basketball bracketologist Jerry Palm is out at CBS

Kennedy Blades is pictured at Iowa women’s wrestling media day Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Kennedy Blades named the College Wrestler of the Year

Iowa head coach Rick Heller walks through the dugout before talking with reporters after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Northwestern, Monday, April 26, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Spring swing: Baseball and softball finish mid-week games

Iowa’s Kennedy Blades defeated McKendree's Kaylynn Albrecht to win the 160-pound National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Three Hawkeye women named Wrestler of the Year finalists

Mar 21, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Caleb Henson of Virginia Tech wrestles Jordan Williams of Little Rock during day two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Iowa Men's Wrestling picks up two transfers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The Old Capitol building pictured at the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

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One day to support Iowa Hawkeyes athletics

Gary Danielson gives the keynote speech during the Winged Foot Scholarship Awards Banquet, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Fla.

Lane Calkins of Naples High won the 2022 Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award.

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Gary Danielson announces his retirement after a 36-year television career

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) drives to the lane during the second round of the NCAA March Madness Women's college basketball game between University of Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Iowa fans express their thanks and love for senior Lucy Olsen

Dec 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches the action during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Ben McCollum is a life-long Iowa Hawkeyes fan

Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches his team during a practice session at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Having some fun with the 2025 Iowa Men's Basketball roster

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Iowa fans are gathering their white shirts and ties after the Ben McCollum hire