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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. 1, 2025 6:33 pm29d ago
The Hawkeyes’ returner has been critical in Iowa’s game this season. With four opponents left in the regular season, special teams coordinator LeVar Woods expects the same consistency from Kaden Wetjen.
Iowa Football Nov. 3, 2025 9:58 am27d ago
Sports reporter Madison Hricik answers some burning questions from Hawkeye fans ahead of the final four games of the year.
Iowa Football Oct. 31, 2025 10:29 am30d ago
The Hawkeyes have recorded nine interceptions heading into their second bye week, but DC Phil Parker wants to see more against the Ducks and beyond.
Iowa Basketball Nov. 4, 2025 3:59 pm26d ago
The Hawkeyes debuted its new lineup and gave a hint at what their identity could be this season in an exhibition game against Ashland.
Hawkeye Wrestling Oct. 30, 2025 3:38 pm31d ago
The Hawkeyes are hosting the first-ever NCAA Championships in March, a milestone in the sport that goes back to Iowa’s team saying: for her.
Podcasts Oct. 29, 2025 3:45 pm32d ago
Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun talks with The Gazette's Hawkeye beat reporter Madison Hricik to talk about the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championship and the upcoming 2025-26 season including roster and schedule.
Iowa Football Oct. 29, 2025 11:31 am32d ago
The Wolves took a two-set lead before clinching the match in a winner-take-all fifth set.
Iowa Football Oct. 29, 2025 11:32 am32d ago
Iowa football’s offense is dominated by the run game, but offensive coordinator Tim Lester believes the Hawkeyes aren’t one-sided, and he thinks Iowa can still show out before the end of the season.
Iowa Football Oct. 27, 2025 3:43 pm34d ago
The Hawkeyes have a three-way tie for third place at their second bye week, with Oregon in the same position ahead of the Nov. 8 matchup.
Iowa Football Oct. 26, 2025 3:00 pm35d ago
The Hawkeyes played a complete game over rival Minnesota, setting themselves up for the biggest game of the year against Oregon after Iowa’s bye week.
Iowa Football Oct. 27, 2025 3:37 pm34d ago
The former high school teammates were expected to take on big roles in their sophomore year. For the first time since their high school days, they both scored a touchdown in the same game.
Iowa Football Oct. 25, 2025 7:42 pm36d ago
The Hawkeyes won the Battle for Floyd for the 10th time in the last 11 meeting and secured bowl eligibility in their final game before the second bye week.
Iowa Football Oct. 24, 2025 9:00 am37d ago
Started over a decade ago, the Hawks to Go tailgate has helped raise money to the children’s hospital before every Hawkeye football game.
Iowa Football Oct. 23, 2025 8:51 pm38d ago
A new deal with John Deere now includes an on-field logo, set to debut for Iowa football’s game against Minnesota.
Hawk Off the Press Oct. 23, 2025 5:43 pm38d ago
Madison Hricik brings on Minnesota football beat writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune Randy Johnson to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Gophers at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 25, 2025

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