It’s time for a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast after a busy week of the Iowa football program’s interaction with the media, including media day and the Kids’ Day open practice, plus interim athletics director Beth Goetz’s introductory press conference.
The next leader of Iowa’s athletics department is focusing on “what’s going to impact winning.” Beth Goetz does so with foresight of changes in the college sports landscape as well.
Iowa could be “days away” from receiving “feedback” from the NCAA on the reinstatement process for athletes involved in the sports wagering investigation.
The Swarm Collective’s momentum is among the factors that could help the Iowa Hawkeyes stay competitive in a NIL-dependent college sports environment.
As the NCAA faces various legal challenges, college sports could be “moving more in favor of the athletes.”
The Hawkeyes are “learning as we go” in transfer portal amid shifting college football landscape.
What started as a volunteer position for former Wisconsin quarterbacks coach Jon Budmayr has grown into a unique role on Iowa’s staff.
Iowa’s offense showed some imperfections as the defense dominated at Iowa’s annual Kids’ Day open practice.
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara’s injury is a “muscle issue,” Kirk Ferentz said.
Third-year sophomore Gennings Dunker is hungry to eat, block, lift weights and read books, and the 320-pounder could be soon be a big player for the Hawkeyes.
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon spoke with reporters Friday at the team’s media day about the gambling probe of Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes in which he is involved. Shannon took responsibility for his actions and vows to be ready when he is allowed to play.
Competition on the offensive line are among the factors driving a renewed confidence in an Iowa offense that struggled mightily in recent years.
Photos from the Hawkeyes’ 2023 football media day in Iowa City
Iowa football players allegedly made wagers on at least 14 of their 27 games from the last two seasons, according to information complied from court documents recently filed by the Johnson County Attorney’s Office.
Six of Iowa’s seven home games have sold out so far with about three weeks until the season begins.
Iowa’s improvement on the offensive line is among the keys for the Hawkeyes as they prepare for the 2023 season.
Hawkeye This, Hawkeye That, and Hawkeye The Other Thing will be at Kinnick Stadium Friday to cover the annual Hawkeyepalooza.
Another four people either currently or formerly connected with the University of Iowa football team face tampering with records charges as part of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s sports gambling probe.
Iowa women’s basketball will play DePaul in an outdoor scrimmage this fall. Proceeds will benefit the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Iowa sportswriter John Bohnenkamp is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast to preview Iowa football media day topics.
If you thought winning a conference football or basketball championship was hard for Iowa before, wait until the four Pac-12 refugees jump on board.
This data table and collection of criminal complaints shows the most recent charges connected with the ongoing investigation of Iowa student-athletes betting on sports.
See photos from Iowa Wrestling Media Day in Iowa City.
Head coach Jan Jensen hired two new assistant coaches in the offseason. The duo, with little experience in the Midwest, hope to help bring in the best players in the country while mentoring the current roster.
Video of the Tom Brands press conference during Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s Wrestling Media Day Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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