John Steppe

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines talked about his Connecticut connection with fellow receiver Nico Ragaini and his impressions of a couple transfers — quarterback Cade McNamara and receiver Seth Anderson — ahead of the Hawkeyes' season opener Saturday against Utah State.

Utah State saw heavy turnover in the transfer portal, but Terrell Vaughn and Hale Motu'apuaka are two returning players who could have an impact on Saturday.

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is listed as Iowa’s first-team quarterback on the depth chart released Monday in what is another positive sign as he recovers from an Aug. 12 muscle injury.

Iowa football has embraced Cade McNamara as one of its leaders in his first year as a Hawkeye. His confidence in the offense, despite its subpar results last year, has been contagious.

In the wake of allegations of at least four current and former Iowa football players betting on their own games, the Big Ten Conference has unveiled new measures to protect the integrity of its competitions.

Kirk Ferentz lamented being the “lucky ones” and “chosen ones” in the NCAA’s enforcement of sports wagering rules.

Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to preview the season and discuss her impressions of interim athletics director Beth Goetz.

Luke Elkin’s consistency as a long snapper has made punter Tory Taylor and kicker Drew Stevens’ jobs “so much easier.” He also adds unique athleticism to a position that does not got the spotlight often.

Kirk Ferentz is “really optimistic” about quarterback Cade McNamara’s injury status, which “looks like it’s on schedule.”

Kirk Ferentz said Iowa will appeal Noah Shannon’s one-year suspension. If it stands, it would effectively end his college football career.

Along with running routes in practice or “goofing around” with teammates, Iowa tight end Erick All has the “blessing” of raising his first child, Houston.

Center Point’s Delaney McSweeney set an example by staying home to help elevate the Iowa volleyball program. How many others follow her will be key for Jim Barnes’ rebuild.

Iowa women’s basketball picked up its first commitment of the 2025 recruiting class, and it’s a big one. Big enough to give Lisa Bluder goosebumps.

The NCAA has come up with reinstatement “determinations” for 11 current University of Iowa athletes, the athletic department said in a news release Tuesday, following a sports gambling investigation lasting more than three months.

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black has “unique ability and unique size.” Now that he’s finally healthy, Black will have a chance to showcase those things in 2023.