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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 Aug. 23, 2025 7:01 pm64d ago
Her teammates call her Mo, a ray of sunshine and the Hawkeyes starting libero.
Iowa Football Aug. 23, 2025 6:49 pm64d ago
Brown transferred to the Hawkeye state after two seasons at Auburn, where he had just two collegiate starts and five appearances.
Iowa Football Aug. 23, 2025 2:55 pm64d ago
Senior cornerback TJ Hall has spent four years at Iowa. He’s learning how to make his last year his most consistent.
Iowa Football Aug. 21, 2025 6:05 pm66d ago
Head coach Kirk Ferentz says most of the team was in good shape to begin fall camp
Iowa Football Aug. 20, 2025 3:29 pm67d ago
The Hawkeyes lost a lot of their defensive prowess this offseason. Higgins is playing NFL preseason football with the Baltimore Ravens, Nick Jackson is doing the same with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Hawkeyes lost Kyler Fisher, too.
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Aug. 18, 2025 11:14 am69d ago
Iowa fans want more from their receivers. Whether it be more usage of the receivers, a more explosive offense or simply more receiving touchdowns
Iowa Football Aug. 7, 2025 11:53 am80d ago
How will Mark Gronowski help the offense? Who will step up on defense? How far will Iowa go this season? Iowa beat writer, Madison Hricik, talks about this and other subjects ahead of the Iowa football 2025 season.

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