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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. 10, 2025 7:26 am20d ago
The Hawkeyes nearly toppled a team poised for the College Football Playoffs, but mistakes early changed their fate and let the Ducks sneak away with a ranked win in Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa Football Nov. 8, 2025 11:23 pm22d ago
The Hawkeyes lost their third game of the regular season after taking a late lead in the fourth quarter to No. 9 Oregon.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 8, 2025 4:17 pm22d ago
What to know when the Hawkeyes face Evansville Sunday afternoon?
Iowa Football Nov. 7, 2025 10:49 am23d ago
The Fox Sports Saturday special begins at 9 a.m., with preshow tailgating and sign contests taking place prior to Iowa’s 2:30 p.m. kickoff.
Iowa Football Nov. 6, 2025 2:37 pm24d ago
The Hawkeyes welcome the Ducks to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, in one of the biggest matchups in recent history. Here are the keys to a potential Iowa football upset on the national stage.
Iowa Football Nov. 6, 2025 2:23 pm24d ago
The Hawkeyes kicker has played all four seasons, earning conference and national accolades along the way. In his final four games at Iowa, Drew Stevens reflects on his record-breaking career.
Iowa Football Nov. 5, 2025 4:07 pm25d ago
The Hawkeyes linebacker started in Iowa’s last three games, and his ability to adjust to the new role has made him a crucial part of Iowa’s game plan against No. 9 Oregon.
Iowa Football Nov. 4, 2025 8:00 pm26d ago
The Hawkeyes are one of five teams ranked in this week’s AP Top 25, after their second bye week.
Iowa Football Nov. 4, 2025 6:20 pm26d ago
The Hawkeyes’ matchup against the Ducks have become one of the biggest games of the weekend. Despite the history involved and anticipation, Iowa football is determined to keep the outside hype outside of the locker room.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 4, 2025 3:58 pm26d ago
The Hawkeyes have six former Drake Bulldogs, who chose to follow head coach Ben McCollum after having belief in their ability to play in the Big Ten.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 4, 2025 3:58 pm26d ago
Center Ava Heiden led the way with her first career double-double, with guard Hannah Stuelke recording 20 points in a 35-point victory over Southern University.
Iowa Football Nov. 3, 2025 8:08 pm27d ago
The Ducks haven’t faced Iowa in 30 years, but are led by an experienced quarterback and fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Iowa Football Nov. 3, 2025 2:05 pm27d ago
The Hawkeyes play their biggest matchup of the season against the Ducks Saturday afternoon, in a game filled with Big Ten implications.
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Nov. 3, 2025 8:43 am27d ago
The Hawkeyes’ freshman Harlee Hiller capped off a perfect debut with two wins on her birthday, while Nyla Valencia, Reese Larramendy and the rest of the team didn’t concede a point in the first-ever All-Iowa Dual.
Iowa Football Nov. 1, 2025 9:47 pm29d ago
The Hawkeyes will host the nationally televised pregame show ahead of their home matchup against No. 6 Oregon.

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