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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 Hawkeyes Sports Sep. 8, 2025 4:26 pm19d ago
It will be the biggest project on the course since it relocated in the early 1950s
Iowa Football Sep. 8, 2025 2:34 pm19d ago
The Hawkeyes have lost two of their top offensive forces from last season to injury
Iowa Football Sep. 8, 2025 2:35 pm19d ago
Through two games, Iowa football has less than 150 passing yards
Iowa Football Sep. 7, 2025 4:12 pm20d ago
How slim were the margins in this year’s in-state rivalry?
Iowa Football Sep. 6, 2025 7:29 pm21d ago
There’s no denying the deja vu from last season to now. The Hawkeyes left too many plays on the field, including having to settle for a field goal in the third quarter. It took four drives before Iowa’s offense got a first down.
Iowa Football Sep. 6, 2025 7:25 pm21d ago
The Hawkeyes lost its first game inside Jack Trice Stadium for the first time in seven season. Madison Hricik gives her analysis of the game.
Podcasts Sep. 5, 2025 6:00 am22d ago
The Gazette sports writers Madison Hricik and Mike Hlas joined by The Gazette correspondent Rob Gray to discuss the upcoming 2025 Cy-Hawk football game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Iowa Football Sep. 5, 2025 6:00 am22d ago
Mark Gronowski knows his first game wasn’t perfect. Now, he’s confident Week 2 will be his true showcase
Iowa Football Sep. 4, 2025 12:12 pm23d ago
The annual Cy-Hawk game is here, and it features two teams that have had very different starts to this season. How can Iowa football make sure the Cy-Hawk trophy returns to Iowa City?
Iowa Football Sep. 3, 2025 6:05 pm24d ago
In a season where Iowa State’s offense is filled with veterans, how can the Hawkeyes defense take over?
Iowa Football Sep. 2, 2025 5:31 pm25d ago
Iowa and Iowa State kickers hit career-long field goals in Week 1, setting up a battle Drew Stevens isn’t afraid of
Iowa Football Sep. 2, 2025 11:40 am25d ago
The Hawkeyes could face one of the best Cyclone teams in some time, but what’s changed?
Iowa Football Sep. 1, 2025 1:25 pm26d ago
Ahead of Cy-Hawk Week, Iowa football has made a few changes to fill in holes left after Week 1
Iowa Football Aug. 31, 2025 7:05 pm27d ago
Breaking down key moments in Iowa’s 34-7 win over Albany
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Aug. 31, 2025 6:33 pm27d ago
After splitting its first weekend, Iowa field hockey feels confident knowing what needs improvement against top-ranked programs