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Madison Hricik
I cover the Iowa Football beat, bringing experience from reporting at major East Coast outlets including The Buffalo News, The News & Observer, The Richmond Times-Dispatch, and The Associated Press. I earned a master’s degree in broadcast and digital journalism from Syracuse University in 2025, where I was part of the sports media communications cohort, and a bachelor’s degree in media arts and design with a minor in sports communication from James Madison University in 2023.
Originally from Ashburn, Virginia, I’m the oldest of three siblings. Outside of journalism, I’m deeply passionate about advancing research and funding for pancreatic cancer. Sign up for the weekly Hawk Off the Press Newsletter.
Latest Articles by Madison Hricik
Iowa Football Nov. 20, 2025 1:40 pm10d ago
The Hawkeyes face Michigan State in their final home game of the regular season, and will try and end a two-game skid.
Iowa Football Nov. 19, 2025 6:19 pm11d ago
The Hawkeyes have 27 athletes participating in Senior Day festivities before facing the Spartans. Despite the emotional ceremony, the seniors understand there’s still an expectation to play against another Big Ten opponent.
Iowa Football Nov. 18, 2025 6:39 pm12d ago
The Hawkeyes host Michigan State, but could miss a few key players in the offensive line and defense after a number of injuries at USC last weekend.
Iowa Football Nov. 17, 2025 6:09 pm13d ago
Michigan State’s season has been filled with less-than-ideal outcomes. Heading to Iowa City this weekend, here are players to look for when the Hawkeyes welcome the Spartans.
Iowa Football Nov. 17, 2025 3:06 pm13d ago
The Big Ten is trying to make its case for three or four teams in the College Football Playoff. Plus, notes on the Hawkeyes and what to expect against Michigan State.
Iowa Football Nov. 17, 2025 10:37 am13d ago
The Hawkeyes showed off another trick play against the Trojans, allowing Mark Gronowski to record a receiving touchdown against USC.
Iowa Football Nov. 17, 2025 10:35 am13d ago
Iowa football’s loss at USC was a tale of two halves. Here are the best and worst moments in the one-score affair.
Iowa Football Nov. 15, 2025 7:11 pm15d ago
The Hawkeyes dropped their second consecutive game after holding a halftime lead against No. 17 USC. Iowa has lost 13-straight games against ranked opponents.
Iowa Football Nov. 26, 2025 10:17 am4d ago
Madison Hricik talks with LA Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje ahead of the Iowa vs. USC game Saturday, November 15, 2025
Iowa Football Nov. 14, 2025 7:35 pm16d ago
Hawkeyes’ cornerback TJ Hall returns to his home state for Iowa’s game at USC Saturday afternoon, making it the first time he’ll play as a starter in his home state since joining the program in 2022.
Iowa Football Nov. 14, 2025 7:36 pm16d ago
The Hawkeyes play a quietly impressive USC team on the road Saturday. Here’s how Iowa could be the first team to win in the LA Coliseum this year.
Iowa Football Nov. 12, 2025 4:00 pm18d ago
The Hawkeyes lost to UCLA in their road trip to California last year. Now, Iowa’s taking its lessons learned to not repeat the missteps against the No. 17 USC Trojans.
Iowa Football Nov. 11, 2025 6:45 pm19d ago
After lossing a top 25 matchup against Oregon, the Hawkeyes are using its leadership on and off the field to regroup and prepare for a West Coast trip to Los Angeles against No. 17 USC.
Iowa Football Nov. 10, 2025 6:13 pm20d ago
The Trojans have been in the top 25 all season long, and mvoed to No. 17 after a win over Northwestern last Friday.
Iowa Football Nov. 10, 2025 3:05 pm20d ago
How the two-point loss impacted the Hawkeyes, plus notes on Iowa and USC ahead of the Hawkeyes’ trip to Los Angeles.

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