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Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) talks with defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Register

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Transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski ranked as the highest-graded returning Big Ten QB

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Former Hawkeye greats Brad Banks and Dallas Clark made the 2026 CFB Hall of Fame Ballot

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Iowa Women's Basketball makes an offer to the 2027 No. 2 overall prospect Ivanna Wilson Manyacka

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Men's Hoops dropped their first on-court video . . .and it is glorious!

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Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa assistant defensive line coach Jay Niemann looks on during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Register

Iowa Football made an offer to 2026 defensive line prospect Sawyer Jezierski

Gilbert's linebacker Will Hawthorne (43) and Gilbert's tight end/linebacker Bowen Kruse (42) take down Waverly-Shell Rock's wide receiver Jayden Stephens (24) after making a catch during the fourth quarter in the 4A first round high school football playoff at Gilbert High School onFriday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Gilbert, Iowa.

Hawkeye Football makes an offer to 2028 in-state prospect Jayden Stephens

Iowa State v Iowa

Three football coaches Iowa fans love to hate

Oct 12, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (left) and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz (right) shake hands before the game at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The top three games that Iowa Football MUST win during the 2025-2026 season

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Iowa Hawkeyes assistant head coach Seth Wallace watches warmups before the football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

2026 three-star linebacker prospect Billy Weivoda schedules a meeting with Iowa Football

Waterloo West's Carson Nielsen blocks against West Des Moines Valley's Jarome Horn during the West Des Moines Valley and Waterloo West football game at Valley Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in West Des Moines.

Iowa Football's 2026 recruiting class ranks in the top 25 ahead of fall camp

Iowa Hawkeyes v Maryland Terrapins

Hawkeye Football makes an offer to 2026 wide receiver prospect Samson Gash

Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes players wave to patients in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress-The Des Moines Register

Three 2026 prospects have Iowa Football in their top choices

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Jan 14, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) is guarded by Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Brendan Hausen is the third Hawkeye addition to make a top transfer rankings list

Villanova v Robert Morris

Iowa MBB addition Alvaro Folgueiras cracks the top 100 in a recent transfer rankings list

Mar 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dunks against Bradley Braves guard Christian Davis (5) during the second half of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Bennett Stirtz is a highly-regarded transfer on a recent rankings list

Iowa’s Michael Caliendo reacts after defeating Oklahoma State's Cameron Amine by major decision in a 165-pound match Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hawkeye weekend recap: Peyton McCollum signed, the 4x400 team heads to the NCAAs, and Michael Caliendo won big

Waukee Northwest's Peyton McCollum (12) shoots a three pointer against Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Iowa Basketball Recruiting

Keeping it in the family: Hawkeye Basketball adds Peyton McCollum to 2025 roster

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Nov 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen applauds her teams win during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Jasmyn Walker joins the Iowa Women's Basketball coaching staff

May 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to a call in the second half against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images

The Indiana Fever drop their first game without Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever v Atlanta Dream

Ticket prices plummet after superstar Caitlin Clark heads to the shelf

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to the officiating Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The New York Liberty defeated the Indiana Fever, 90-88.

Caitlin Clark's 2025 WNBA MVP odds plummet following her injury announcement

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Iowa’s Michael Caliendo wrestles Illinois’ Braeden Scoles in a 165-pound match Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Men's Wrestling led the nation in attendance for the 18th consecutive season

Jan 31, 1999; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Elijah Williams (31) makes a block for kick returner Tim Dwight (83) against Denver Broncos cornerback Ray Crockett (39) during Super Bowl XXXIII at Dolphin Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images

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Hawkeye Football legend Tim Dwight is returning to Iowa City in a new role

Iowa’s head coach Tom Brands reacts during a Big Ten conference dual against the Northwestern Wildcats Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Four-time All-American wrestler Claudio Torres flips his commitment to the Hawkeyes

Iowa v Iowa State

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Kirk Ferentz is disrespected by another top coaches rankings list

New York Liberty v Indiana Fever

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Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with a left quad injury

May 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball while New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Caitlin Clark's WNBA impact could surpass one billion dollars

Feb 13, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Luka Garza (55) goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Former Hawkeye Luka Garza put up seven points in the T-Wolves game three win

Former Iowa football player and Super Bowl LIX champion Cooper DeJean is interviewed on court during halftime of the Iowa women’s basketball game against UCLA Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Cooper DeJean shows off his freak athleticism in an Eagles' video on the court

Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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No More Automatic Byes: CFP's Straight Seeding Shakes Up the Playoff Landscape

Washington Mystics v Golden State Valkyries

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Two former Hawkeyes faced off in the Golden State Valkyries first franchise victory

Atlanta Dream v Indiana Fever

Iowa Women's Basketball

Caitlin Clark continues to shatter WNBA records in her second season

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