A busy week of Iowa football news this spring included the NFL Draft, open spring practice and transfer portal comings and goings. David Eickholt of 247Sports joins the Hawk Off the Press podcast to discuss.
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A busy week of Iowa football news this spring included the NFL Draft, open spring practice and transfer portal comings and goings. David Eickholt of 247Sports joins the Hawk Off the Press podcast to discuss.
Iowa walk-on quarterback Tommy Poholsky is entering the transfer portal, he announced Monday on social media.
Noah Shannon is among the players from the state of Iowa to have a relatively favorable landing spot as an undrafted free agent.
After frequently watching Tory Taylor’s field-flipping punts at Iowa, the Chicago Bears used its fourth-round draft pick to bring that to Soldier Field.
“Teams” are loose affiliations of players who are here today, gone tomorrow in college sports. Or even before tomorrow gets here.
Here is a running list of Iowa and Iowa State prospects who have signed with teams as undrafted free agents.
Four Iowa prospects, one Iowa State prospect and one Northern Iowa prospect heard their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft.
Logan Lee is the latest Iowa defensive lineman to find a home in the NFL.
Iowa’s fan-favorite punter is headed to the Windy City.
“Tight End U” has another tight end on their way to the NFL.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman talked with friends around the NFL after trading up to draft Cooper DeJean at No. 40 overall, and “most of the league thought this guy would go” in the first round.
Cooper DeJean, after having a longer wait than initially anticipated, became the fifth Iowa defensive back to be drafted in the last five years.
Maryland football is expected to hire former Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz as an analyst.
Cooper DeJean will have to wait another day to find his NFL home.
Iowa’s Cooper DeJean is a projected first-round pick, and Iowa State’s T.J. Tampa is a projected second-rounder. After that, there is little consensus about prospects from Iowa, Iowa State and UNI.
Iowa did not have a scholarship to give to Cade Borud, but the Hawkeyes’ history of sending offensive linemen to the NFL was enough to sway him during his quick transfer portal recruitment.
Iowa tight end Cael Vanderbush is entering the transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Gazette on Tuesday.
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill is entering the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday morning on social media.
For the first time in more than four decades, Iowa football fans will not be hearing Ed Podolak’s analysis from the radio booth during games.
Iowa football has already “done our due diligence” in the transfer portal, head coach Kirk Ferentz said moments after the Hawkeyes’ open practice on Saturday, as the Hawkeyes “do everything we can to help our team.”
Ex-North Dakota offensive lineman Cade Borud has committed to Iowa via the transfer portal, he announced Saturday on social media.
Iowa’s linebacker depth was among the bright spots for Iowa during its open practice while its quarterback play in 11-on-11 drills left much to be desired.
The Hawkeyes played a complete game over rival Minnesota, setting themselves up for the biggest game of the year against Oregon after Iowa’s bye week.
Fans got the opportunity to get their first look at the 2025-26 Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball teams on the outdoor basketball court behind Burge Residence Hall. It’s the unofficial tipoff to the upcoming season.
The Big Ten Conference has released the conferencve dual schedule. University of Iowa hosts Wisconsin, Penn State, Minnesota and Michigan in duals for the 2025-26 men’s wrestling season.
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