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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 Sep. 18, 2025 10:13 am9d ago
The Hawkeyes are visiting a Rutgers game determined to start 4-0 for the second-straight season.
Iowa Football Sep. 16, 2025 5:59 pm11d ago
The Hawkeyes have one of the best defenses in the country. What is still missing to start Big Ten play?
Iowa Football Sep. 16, 2025 3:55 pm11d ago
Iowa football has been without its starting running back and wide receiver since the start of the season
Iowa Football Sep. 15, 2025 6:37 pm12d ago
The Scarlet Knights are 3-0 for the fourth consecutive season
Iowa Football Sep. 15, 2025 3:50 pm12d ago
Iowa football has been without its top running back and veteran receiver since the start of the season
Iowa Football Sep. 15, 2025 3:54 pm12d ago
The nonconference slate is done, but what can Iowa take away from Saturday for Big Ten action?
Iowa Football Sep. 15, 2025 4:10 pm12d ago
Mark Gronowski breaks NCAA Division I record for most career wins
Iowa Football Sep. 16, 2025 11:23 am11d ago
The Hawkeye head coach, KIrk Ferentz, reached 206 career wins, surpassing Ohio State’s Woody Hayes
Iowa Football Sep. 11, 2025 2:05 pm16d ago
He’s tied with former Ohio State head coach Woody Hayes with 205 wins. After three years at Maine, Ferentz has spent the rest of his coaching career with Iowa, a feat almost entirely eradicated from modern day college football.
Iowa Football Sep. 11, 2025 2:03 pm16d ago
The Hawkeyes will provide extra shade and medical personnel throughout the afternoon
Iowa Football Sep. 11, 2025 12:25 pm16d ago
Only one game left in nonconference play. What can Iowa football do to set up for Big Ten play next week?
Iowa Football Sep. 10, 2025 6:05 pm17d ago
Iowa’s defense hasn’t forced a turnover yet this season. Why is that?
Iowa Football Sep. 9, 2025 6:15 pm18d ago
UMass’ coaching staff is filled with Big Ten experience. It’s reemphasizing Kirk Ferentz’s coaching style
Iowa Football Sep. 9, 2025 3:17 pm18d ago
The 6-foot-4, 248-pound senior left the Cy-Hawk game in the first half and was carted to the locker room. He was ruled out in the second half and didn’t return to the sideline with team.
Iowa Football Sep. 9, 2025 7:16 am18d ago
The Minutemen have struggled so far in their first season with a new head coach