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K.J. Pilcher
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Hawkeye Wrestling Nov. 29, 2025 3:24 pm14d ago
Iowa has won the last 20 meetings and has a 19-0 record in the Cy-Hawk Series under Coach Tom Brands. Iowa State’s last win in the rivalry was 2004 and has never won the Dan Gable Traveling Trophy in 14 tries.
Hawkeye Wrestling Nov. 29, 2025 1:07 pm14d ago
The 89th meeting between Iowa and Iowa State wrestling will be Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, beginning at noon on ESPN. The Hawkeyes are ranked third, while the Cyclones are sixth.
Small College Sports Nov. 28, 2025 9:33 am15d ago
Coe advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time since 2016 and return to Bethel for the second straight year. Wartburg opened with a bye and hosts Wheaton. Drake gets rematch with South Dakota in the FCS playoffs and more. Here are five small college football storylines.
Panther Wrestling Nov. 26, 2025 2:39 pm17d ago
University of Northern Iowa’s Wyatt Voelker has made the jump from Big 12 Conference champion and NCAA qualifier at 197 pounds last season to starting heavyweight this season.
Hawkeye Wrestling Dec. 1, 2025 9:33 pm12d ago
Iowa and Iowa State are set to meet for the 89th time Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Here is a crude list of results from the first meeting during the 1911-12 season.
Hawkeye Wrestling Nov. 25, 2025 7:30 am19d ago
Iowa’s Gabe Arnold made the most of his opportunity in Iowa’s win over Pittsburgh. University of Northern Iowa squashed North Dakota State in its home opener Sunday. Coe crowned five champions at its annual Turkey Invitational and more in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Small College Sports Nov. 22, 2025 3:43 pm21d ago
Coe received two touchdown passes from Brady Kelly and two rushing scores from Tre’Sean Cunningham to dominate Concordia University of Wisconsin, 44-7, in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs Saturday at Mequon, Wis.
Hawkeye Wrestling Nov. 22, 2025 2:02 pm21d ago
Iowa 197-pounder Massoma Endene posted a thrilling 5-4 win over Pittsburgh’s No. 4 Mac Stout and the Hawkeyes blanked the Panthers, 36-0, in a dual Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Small College Sports Nov. 21, 2025 6:11 pm22d ago
Coe has set a program record with three straight postseason appearances. The Kohawks open the NCAA Division III football playoffs at Concordia University on Saturday in Mequon, Wis.
Iowa High School Football Nov. 21, 2025 10:27 am22d ago
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Carter Hoffmann has come a long way since a nervous sophomore making his first start at Waverly-Shell Rock. In his final game, Hoffmann rushed for 207 and three touchdowns to power the Saints to a 31-6 win over Pella for the Class 4A state football title.
Iowa High School Football Nov. 20, 2025 9:09 pm23d ago
West Lyon scored on its opening play of overtime and produced a goalline stand to beat Iowa City Regina, 34-27, in the Class 1A state football championship Thursday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
Hawkeye Wrestling Nov. 20, 2025 4:36 pm23d ago
A journey he started as more of a passenger along for the ride, following his best friend to Iowa Lakes Community College. But, when he earned All-American honors his freshman season, he took the wheel, altered course and has been driven to be the best.
Hawkeye Wrestling Nov. 19, 2025 8:52 pm24d ago
The National Duals Invitational drew more than 23,000 fans four the four-session, two-day event at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Iowa High School Football Nov. 19, 2025 10:40 pm24d ago
Cedar Rapids Xavier and Iowa City Regina play for titles in Class 3A and Class 1A, respectively.
Iowa High School Football Nov. 19, 2025 10:41 pm24d ago
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s offense is one of the best in class 4A, boasting the top passer in the class and a 1,000-yard rusher. An undersized but effective offensive line has helped lead the way to the state title game.

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