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Iowa Football offers Austin Peay transfer safety Gavin Edwards

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Hawkeyes lose freshman safety Drew Larson to the transfer portal

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Iowa secures a meeting with three-star transfer quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski

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

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Hawkeyes add offensive lineman Bryce George after a successful meeting

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

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

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

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

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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

Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts as defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) looks on during the first quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Kirk Ferentz really should learn to use the transfer portal more if he wants to win

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Iowa lands first quarterback commit of the 2026 recruiting class

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) is defended by linebacker Jaden Harrell (41) during an open spring practice Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa football recruiting: 2025 commit tracker and predictions

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Nov 25, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; A general view of a largely empty Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the first half of the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the North Carolina Central Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Ben McCollum has wasted no time building through the transfer portal

Iowa head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum signs the tie of a Hawks Nest member after his introductory press conference Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Three key takeaways from Ben McCollum's interview with OnIowa Live

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) shoots the ball over Arizona State Sun Devils guard Amier Ali (5) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Hawkeye Basketball adds a sharpshooting guard from Kansas State

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Drew Thelwell (3) dribbles the ball while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Hawkeye Sports recap: Men's Basketball, Blades wins big, and Barta to the Hall

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

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reacts during a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Caitlin Clark snubbed from Time Magazine's 2025 Most Influential People list

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) reacts after a made Hawkeye three-point basket during a Big Ten women’s basketball game against the USC Trojans Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Lucy Olsen is heading to the Washington Mystics after the 2025 WNBA Draft

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen takes a team selfie during a watch party for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket reveal Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Lucy Olsen hopes to hear her name called during the 2025 WNBA Draft

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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

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

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The Iowa Hawkeyes officially hire Ben McCollum as their next head basketball coach