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Former Iowa Star Tight End Poised for Bounceback Season in Detroit

Former Iowa Hawkeye star tight end Sam LaPorta had a bit of a down year in his second season with the Detroit Lions. While a statline of 60 catches for 726 yards and seven touchdowns is hardly a bad season for a second-year tight end, his rookie campaign was a record-setting year at the position, which set a high bar.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Transfer Highlighted in Early 2026 NBA Draft Forecast

The Iowa Hawkeyes basketball program has gone a couple of years without a first-round pick in the NBA Draft, but that should change next year. The Athletic’s NBA Draft analyst Sam Vecenie recently released a mock draft of sorts that highlighted Drake transfer Bennett Stirtz as the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / June 30

Iowa Football: An Early Look at Indiana

Can Curt Cignetti replicate the incredible success of his first season in Bloomington? I cannot remember the last time I thought missing Indiana on the schedule was a good thing, but not having to face Curt Cignetti’s buzzsaw last season felt like some kind of blessing.

Payton Sandfort News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Thunder to sign Iowa standout

The defending champion Thunder have agreed to a deal with former Iowa standout Payton Sandfort, reports Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Twitter link). While Givony doesn’t specify the terms of the agreement, it will likely be a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 26

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Lands on ESPN's All Quarter Century Team

With the 2025 NFL season quickly approaching, we have finally hit the quarter century mark for the 2000s. Over the course of the 25 years, the Iowa Hawkeyes have seen many of their stars go on to become significant playmakers in the NFL, but one has recently gained recognition for his time at the professional level.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 26

Iowa Hawkeyes HC Ben McCollum Shares Important Update on Roster

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum has been hard at work to rebuild the roster. The Hawkeyes saw a large portion of their team leave in the transfer portal after letting go of Fran McCaffery.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / June 26

#TBT: The Entire Iowa-Rutgers History

A short and fairly uneventful history means we look at four games in one. Unlike weeks 1 and 3, Iowa actually has a history with the fourth team they’ll meet this fall.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 25

Iowa's Kinnick Stadium Among Toughest Places to Play in College Football 26

The Iowa Hawkeyes have enjoyed great success at home over the years. Kinnick Stadium has become one of the toughest places to play in the nation with an incredible tradition as well.

Chael Sonnen News / NIL on SI / June 24

UFC legend Chael Sonnen offered star wrestler Bo Bassett $1 million for NIL rights

Star high school wrestler Bo Bassett's decision to decommit from the Iowa Hawkeyes drew a fiery response from UFC legend Chael Sonnen. Bassett is considered as the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Iowa Hawkeyes Receive Boom-or-Bust Outlook Ahead of 2025 Season

The Iowa Hawkeyes have made significant strides in making improvements on the offensive side of the ball, but there’s still room to grow. The defense has proven it can reload consistently under defensive coordinator Phil Parker, but he’ll only return five starters, none of whom were the stars of the show last year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star RB Receives High Praise from Legendary Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to Iowa Hawkeyes in recent years. This is a new trend for the Steelers and it recently included running back Kaleb Johnson.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Iowa Hawkeyes' Counterintuitive Tactics Working WIth Elite OL Recruit Will Slagle

The Iowa Hawkeyes do things a little bit differently on the recruiting trail, and that's always been the case in the Kirk Ferentz era. Few programs in the country have been better at finding "diamonds in the rough" and turning them into legitimate college football players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 23

Latest Iowa Linebacker Commit Speaks Out on Decision to Join Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ latest commitment from three-star linebacker Kasen Thomas was a year in the making. He told On3’s Hawkeye Report soon after announcing his commitment that, “It feels like the weight of the world came off of my shoulders,” after he made the announcement.

Keegan Murray News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 23

Insider Reveals Major Trade Update on Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star

It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for former Iowa Hawkeyes star Keegan Murray since being selected by the Sacramento Kings with the fourth overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 23

Iowa Hawkeyes Land Intriguing 2026 DB

The Iowa Hawkeyes added another defensive prospect on Sunday night. Defensive back Ronnie Hill announced his commitment to Iowa after attending a camp on Thursday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / June 23

Iowa Football: An Early Look at Rutgers

Can Iowa stay perfect against the Scarlet Knights? I know that I’ve mentioned that my dad went to Rutgers before, it was a different time, and he’s been

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 22

Fellow Big Ten Head Coach Answers if he Will Replace Legendary Coach at Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz is the longest tenured coach in the nation heading into 2025. It will be Ferentz's 27th season as head coach in Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 20

Iowa Hawkeyes Land Intriguing In-State Safety

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to recruit the defensive side of the ball well in-state. On Wednesday, safety Noah Daniel committed to Iowa as a preferred walk-on.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / June 20

Iowa Baseball: Hawkeyes Look to Take the Next Step

The importance of the transfer portal becomes more evident each season for college athletics. It’s a little wild how quickly sports seasons change. Within a few days, the Hawks must immediately look ahead to next year.

Caitlin Clark News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Gets Good News on Thursday

Hannah Stuelke is preparing for her senior season at the University of Iowa and will be traveling later this month. The 21-year-old from Cedar Rapids is often referred to as a former teammate of Caitlin Clark, but she’s also built a strong basketball career of her own.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 19

Iowa 2026 TE Target Puts Hawkeyes in Top Three

The Iowa Hawkeyes remain in the mix for one of their top offensive targets in the 2026 class. On Wednesday, On3 reported that three-star tight end Preston Fryzel has narrowed his list down to three and set a commitment date.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Iowa Hawkeyes Left Speechless by Caitlin Clark's Latest Admission

After missing five games with a left quadriceps strain, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark returned to the court on Saturday afternoon to face the New York Liberty.