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Don Bosco's Dawson Youngblut wrestles Alburnett's Preston Klostermann at 138 lbs during the Class 1A state wresting final on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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Two 2027 in-state wrestling prospects have Iowa Wrestling on their top choices list

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Taylor Stemlow's confidence is growing ahead of her second year

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Jan Jensen spoke to the media following day four of summer practice

Iowa Basketball

Oklahoma City inked former Hawkeye Payton Sandfort to an undrafted free agent contract

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Nebraska v Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes Football Position Breakdown: Quarterback

Corn grows outside the south end zone during the originally scheduled home opener amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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EA Sports College Football 26 released their toughest places to play

Iowa City West’s Julian Manson (3) celebrates after West’s defense stops Pleasant Valley on a third and goal Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

2026 linebacker prospect Julian Manson is staying home in Iowa City

Iowa’s Nick Jackson (10), Deshaun Lee (8), Xavier Nwankpa (1), and Quinn Schulte (30) tackle Northwestern’s Cam Porter (1) Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Best and worst case scenarios for Iowa Football in 2025-2026

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, and assistant defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Seth Wallace react during a NCAA football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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2027 in-state linebacker Gavin Stecker adds an offer from Iowa Football

Arena Elite 15U’s Kasen Thomas (9) hauls in a pass during a 7-on-7 football tournament Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Top 2026 in-state prospect Kasen Thomas commits to Iowa Football

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker calls instructions out to players during a spring NCAA college football practice, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Football adds 2026 three-star defensive back prospect Ronnie Hill

Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa tight ends and fullbacks coach Abdul Hodge writes down notes during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Register

2026 tight end prospect Preston Fryzel has Tight End U on his final list of destinations

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Freedom High School's Donovan Davis (24) shoots the ball against Milwaukee Academy of Science during the WIAA Division 3 state championship game on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Milwaukee Academy of Science won the game, 57-54.
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Iowa Men's Basketball made offers to two 2027 Wisconsin prospects

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum passes Bennett Stirtz (14) during practice June 19, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

New Iowa Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben McCollum addressed the status of the program

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts after a play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

He's still got it! Head Coach Ben McCollum took on Cooper DeJean in a scrimmage

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Hawkeye Men's Basketball offer the 2026 No. 1 Iowa prospect Arafan Diane

Logan-Rogersville guard Chase Branham creates contact before a layup attempt during the Wildcats' win over Greenwood on Feb. 13, 2025.

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2027 guard prospect Chase Branham to meet with Iowa Men's Basketball next week

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Washington Mystics v Las Vegas Aces

Lucy Olsen notched a career high in points during a Mystics win over the Aces

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen reacts as her team plays the Indiana Hoosiers Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

2028 guard prospect Leah DeWitt added an offer from Iowa Women's Basketball

Jun 24, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) advances the ball while guarded by Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler (17) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss Thursday's game with a groin injury

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) shoots against the Northwestern Wildcats Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke selected by Team USA for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup

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Rumson’s Sonny Amato defeats Camden Catholic’s Eric Swanson in their 144 lbs second round match. Opening Round Wrestling at NJSIAA Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City on March 6, 2025.

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2027 wrestling prospect Sonny Amato has Iowa on his list of top destinations

Bishop McCort's Melvin Miller takes down Faith Christians' Max Stein with six seconds left in the third period to claim gold at 152 pounds at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 9, 2024, in Hershey.

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Iowa Westling loses another potential prospect following Bo Bassett's decommittment

Iowa wrestling commit Bo Bassett gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the ÒFloWrestling Night in AmericaÓ event Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Top 2026 wrestling prospect Bo Bassett has shockingly decommitted from Iowa

Iowa v Maryland

Iowa Football

Hawkeye Football player profile: No. 70 Beau Stephens

Bishop McCort sophomore Melvin Miller wrestles Warrior Run junior Reagan Milheim during the PIAA state wrestling championships, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Giant Center in Hershey.

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2027 No.1 ranked wrestling prospect Melvin Miller has Iowa in his top nine

Philadelphia Phillies v Miami Marlins

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Former Hawkeye Adam Mazur pitched five innings, tallied five strikeouts in his Miami debut

Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) warms up before the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia needs a lesson in humility from the Iowa defense

Iowa’s Michael Caliendo attempts a single-leg takedown on Ohio State’s Paddy Callagher in a 165-pound match during a Big Ten conference dual Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Hawkeye Sports mid-week recap: 2025-2026 conference schedules released and Greer gets the call-up

Iowa v Georgia

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Iowa defender Millie Greer is called up by U.S. Soccer for a talent ID camp

Iowa's Drake Ayala, top, wrestles Penn State’s Kurt McHenry in the 133-pound bout on January 31, 2025, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won 30-8.

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The Big Ten announced the 2025-2026 conference schedule for Men's Wrestling

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) high-fives fans after scoring a 3-pointer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Iowa Women's Basketball

Caitlin Clark's near-triple-double in her return ends the NY Liberty winning streak

Jun 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) applauds her teammates during the first half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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SHE'S BACK!! Caitlin Clark set to return for Saturday's game against the NY Liberty