I on the Hawks
by Iowa’s News Now
In-depth coverage of the Iowa Hawkeyes on the football field, basketball court and all other major sports events involving the black and gold. We break down the games, give you access to players, and share unique perspectives from the sidelines.
Episodes
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Defense shines again, offense gets back on track in Iowa's fifth straight win vs. Wisconsin
Iowa shut out Wisconsin for a second straight season, forcing three Badger turnovers and only allowed 235 yards in a 30-0 Halloween Homecoming win in Iowa City. Hank Brown's first start since October 3 brought a spark to a Hawkeye offense now without starting running back Kamari Moulton. Brown...
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Moulton out for year, Brown back to QB1 as Iowa heads into Heartland Trophy battle vs. Wisconsin
With leading rusher Kamari Moulton now lost for the season, Iowa (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) looks to refocus after a road loss to Minnesota as they return home for another trophy game. Hank Brown will return to his starting quarterback spot when #25 Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1) visits Iowa City on Saturday.
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Mistakes Mount In Minnesota, Iowa Falls In Fight For Floyd
Four turnovers, untimely penalties, and a return of a quarterback conundrum all played a part in Iowa's 13-10 loss to Minnesota, sending the Floyd of Rosedale back to the Gophers. The Hawkeyes dropped 11 spots in the new AP Top 25 poll from #15 to the first team out of the rankings after the loss.
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Hecklinski named QB1, Iowa heads north for post-bye week meeting with Minnesota
Jeremy Hecklinski will make a second straight start at QB for Iowa - even with Hank Brown now 100% healthy - as the Hawkeyes head north off their bye week to play Minnesota to start the second half of the 2026 season and the road to a potential College Football Playoff berth.
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Jan Jansen Live at PinSocial Tiffin
Iowa women's basketball head coach Jan Jansen joins Mitch Fick and Mazie Gierat for a conversation ahead of her third season leading the Hawkeyes.
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Bye Week 2026 - Midseason Awards and Grades
With Iowa sitting at 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten) at the halfway point of the 2026 football season, the I on the Hawks crew hands out letter grades for the Hawkeye offense, defense, and special teams - as well as picks their midseason MVPs and breakout players. Everyone also takes a look ahead to the second...
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Hawks run wild in Seattle, dominate Huskies 41-24
I on the Hawks crew goes live right after Iowa beat Washington 41-24 in Seattle to improve to 5-1 on the season heading into the bye week. Kamari Moulton rushed for 208 yards as the team rushed for 263 total yards. Jeremy Hecklinski started his first game and threw for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns....
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Can Hawkeyes finally win out west? | 20 Iowa @ Washington preview
Iowa is looking to bounce back with a win after last week's 31-14 loss to Ohio State. The Hawkeyes are heading out west on a short week to play Washington Friday night in Seattle. And they could be without Hank Brown, who started every game at quarterback. We discuss how we think Jeremy…
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Jeremiah Smith, Buckeyes too much for Iowa, Hawks drop first game of the season
Iowa held firm against fifth ranked Ohio State for a half, but Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes were just too much, pulling away to win 31-14. Missed opportunities in the first half killed the Hawkeyes chance of keeping this a game, with special teams errors, turnovers, and self-inflected…
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Can Iowa pull the shocking upset over Ohio State?
Iowa pulled out a historic win at the Big House against Michigan last week when Hank Brown threw a last-second touchdown to Reece Vander Zee. But now, the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes are coming to Kinnick with a veteran quarterback and arguably the best college football player in wideout Jeremiah…
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Hawks STUN Michigan in the Big House on last-second Reece Vander Zee touchdown
The Hawkeyes pulled out a massive win Saturday at the Big House. Hank Brown found Reece Vander Zee as time expired to give Iowa the 20-19 win. Michigan outgained Iowa 429 to 285 but the Wolverines came up empty on a couple red zone appearances that could've swayed the game the other direction.…
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Hawkeye offense puts on historic performance in 55-0 rout of UNI
The Iowa offense was explosive Saturday against UNI - gaining 640 total yards in a 55-0 rout of the Panthers. Iowa's 422 rushing yards are the most in the Kirk Ferentz era. Three Hawkeye running backs went over 100 yards for the first time since 1983. Hank Brown played a perfect game too, going...
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Are the Hawks for real? Iowa heads to the Big House for massive Big Ten opener
Hank Brown leads the Hawkeyes in what will be his first college football snap on the road in the biggest stadium in the country. It's the first of a three-game gauntlet to open Big Ten play. How prepared is Iowa to take on Michigan at the Big House, Ohio State at home, and Washington in Seattle…
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Is Iowa's QB competition over? UNI/Iowa Preview
Is Hank Brown Iowa's QB1 for good? We break down Kirk Ferentz's comments about the quarterback position and the status of Jeremy Hecklinski. Iowa is hit with the injury bug two games into the season. Cause for concern or is it just rest ahead of the Hawkeyes' tough 3-game Big Ten stretch? And we...
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Iowa wins Cy-Hawk trophy on late field goal from Caden Buhr | Hank Brown takes all QB snaps
Caden Buhr ices the game winning field goal to give Iowa a 16-13 win in the Cy-Hawk game. Hank Brown played every snap for Iowa at quarterback, does this mean the QB competition is over? And the Iowa defense played really well again, holding the Clones to 13 points.
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How will QBs, Hawks play against new-look Cyclones in first Cy-Hawk game of Jimmy Rogers era
It's the first Cy-Hawk game in a new era. Jimmy Rogers started the Iowa State era last week and now heads into his first matchup with Iowa. Both the Hawkeyes and Cyclones come in at 1-0 with wins against overmatched teams in week 1. How will Iowa's quarterback rotation look and how effective can...
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Hank Brown starts, Hawkeye offense impresses against overmatched Huskies
Hank Brown got the start at QB, but both quarterbacks played and threw touchdown passes as Iowa beat Northern Illinois 40-0 in its season opener. We'll break down the performances from both QBs, what to expect moving forward and what they need to work on. Plus, Kamari Moulton had a day on the...
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Who starts at quarterback Saturday? Previewing Iowa's opening game against Northern Illinois
Days away from Iowa's first football game of the season, hosting Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium and we still don't know who will start at quarterback. Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday it still hasn't been decided and a plan will be put in place. We'll dive into the QB battle and other notable...
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Season predictions: Who will be offensive/defensive MVP, breakout player, & predicting Iowa's win total
It's the season prediction episode for the 2026 football season. I on the Hawks crew gives their picks on who will be the offensive & defensive MVPs this year, as well as the breakout player while also giving a bold prediction. We'll also walk through the schedule and see where the Hawkeyes get...
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Live at PinSocial: I on the Hawks chats Iowa football with former Hawkeye Quinn Schulte
Former Hawkeye safety Quinn Schulte joins a live I on the Hawks at PinSocial in Tiffin. In 5 season with Iowa, Schulte had 203 tackles, 6 interceptions, and had 13 pass break ups. We'll talk about what he's doing now, look back at his playing days, and talk to him about this year's squad. Hawkeye...
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Iowa QB battle over? Hecklinski shines at Kids' Day open practice, Hank Brown struggles
Jeremy Hecklinski appeared to take the upper hand on Iowa's quarterback competition. We talked about his great performance Saturday, Hank Brown's lackluster showing, and why Kirk Ferentz still called the competition 'cloudy'. We'll also break down other position battles and talk about what we saw...
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Iowa Kids' Day preview: What do we WANT to see Saturday
Iowa Kids' Day at Kinnick is this Saturday. It's our only chance to see the Hawkeyes in action ahead of the regular season opener against Northern Illinois. We Tee it Off with PinSocial looking at the projected depth chart heading into the season? They we go over what we're hoping to see from…
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Iowa ranked in Coaches Poll, biggest storylines outside of QB & biggest 'what if' games
I on the Hawks is back for a fourth season covering Iowa football. Camp starts Wednesday for the Hawks and Iowa is ranked at 22 in the new Coaches Poll, released Tuesday. Too high? Too low? Just right? We're welcoming a pair of new I on the Hawks co-hosts who will be on the podcast this year.…
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Conversation with new Hawkeye football staffer Mac McLaren
Sam "Mac" McLaren and his family are only a handful of months into their Iowa City residency, but the road back to his hometown has been built on years of handling what they refer to as "life on life's terms." Through a fractured vertebrae while playing at South Dakota and a major issues after…
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Logan Jones reflects on Iowa O-line legacy, lifetime ketchup supply, start with Chicago Bears
Former Iowa center Logan Jones has a conversation with I on the Hawks host Mitch Fick about his introduction to the Chicago Bears, how life transitioning out of college is like, his famed lifetime supply of ketchup, and about the legacy left behind from his offensive lines with the Hawks....
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One-on-one with Ethan Hurkett, days after signing with Kansas City Chiefs
Former Xavier Saint and Iowa Hawkeye Ethan Hurkett visits the Dupaco Studio at Broadcast Park for a conversation about his football journey after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Pittsburgh Steeler Kaden Wetjen talks to us 1-on-1 after being picked in NFL Draft
I on the Hawks host Mitch Fick spoke with Williamsburg native Kaden Wetjen after he was selected in fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Iowa spring practice recap with former Hawkeye Jeff Buch
Iowa spring football is now officially over and we'll recap Saturday's practice, including a discussion on the QB battle and go over every position group. Former Hawkeye football player Jeff Buch is our special guest. You might also know him as Jeffrey The Greek on Twitter and Eyes on B1G…
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Tim Lester breaks down QB battle | Top players to watch at Iowa spring practice
Iowa coordinators spoke to the media Wednesday and that includes OC Tim Lester, who talked about the QB battle in Iowa City. What he's seeing from Jeremy Hecklinski & Hank Brown this spring. Also we go through our top 3 players we're excited to see in the spring practice on offense and defense.
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Alvaro Folgueiras to the portal | Spring football position breakdown
Alvaro Folgueiras, the hero of Iowa's upset of Florida in the NCAA Tournament enters the transfer portal. Our instant reaction and how his legacy should be remembered as a Hawk. We got to see 30 minutes of spring football practice this week. We'll break down each position group on the offense and...
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What Iowa's March run could do for the program | QB battle highlights week 1 of spring football
It's days after Iowa's miraculous March run ended in the Elite Eight to the Illinois Fighting Illini. We break down what it means for the program moving forward. Madison Hricik from the Gazette joins the podcast to tell us about her insane travel schedule covering the men's and women's teams and...
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Iowa is Elite Eight bound for the first time since 1987!
I on the Hawks is breaking down Iowa's 77-71 win over Nebraska, heading to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987. Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Tate Sage scored 19 in Iowa's win. We give our instant reaction to one of the biggest wins in Iowa men's basketball program history.
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Iowa to the Sweet Sixteen: Can Hawkeyes beat Huskers? | Dissecting women's hoops loss to Virginia
For the first time in 27 years, Iowa is in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. We talk about Alvaro Folgueiras' shot against Florida that sent Ben McCollum's team to the second weekend of the tournament, how Iowa can be successful against rival Nebraska, and how healthy the program has been...
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Breaking down Iowa's chances in men's & women's NCAA Tournament | Live at PinSocial
I on the Hawks is taking their podcast live to PinSocial in Tiffin. Owen Siebring, Mike Howell, and special guest David Eickholt will break down the men's and women's tournament draws and discuss how far they can go.
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UCLA blows out Iowa in Big Ten title game
Iowa lost to UCLA in Big Ten Tournament Championship Game by 51 points. It's a game the Hawkeyes would like to forget, but we talk about why it Iowa could still make a deep March run. The Hawkeyes on the All-Tournament Team & we look forward to the NCAA Tournament outlook.
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Iowa heading back to Big Ten Tournament title game after beating Michigan
Iowa is heading back to the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. The Hawks beat Michigan 59-42 Saturday in the semifinals and will now matchup with UCLA in the title game. Ava Heiden scored 16 points while Hannah Stuelke and Chit-Chat Wright both added 13 points. I on the Hawks breaks down the…
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Iowa outlasts Illinois in Big Ten quarterfinals
The Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball team is heading to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals after beating Illinois 64-58 in Friday's quarterfinal round. Iowa was up comfortably or most o the game but the game finished with a 15-0 Illini run against Hawkeye backups to make the score closer. Iowa now...
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Hannah Stuelke's status unclear for Big Ten Tournament | How far can Hawks go?
The regular season is over for the Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball team and now the focus shifts to Indianapolis where the 2-seeded Hawkeyes start on Friday. We'll preview their potential matchups and talk about how it impacts their seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Ben McCollum's team is coming…
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Hawkeye women earn 7th ranked win of the regular season, tying program best
The Iowa women's basketball team routed No. 6 Michigan at home Sunday, notching their 7th ranked win of the season. That's tied for the most regular season ranked wins in program history. What is the ceiling for this Hawkeye team? Can they earn a 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, in the NCAA...
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Hawkeyes get signature win, beat No. 9 Nebraska | Court storm & Hoiberg fallout
The Hawkeye men's basketball team finally gets ranked win (the first time in 2 years) and a top 10 win (first time in 4 years). Iowa beat No. 9 Nebraska 57-52 in a rocking Carver-Hawkeye Arena. We'll break down how Iowa got the win while struggling on offense. We also discuss Pryce Sandfort...
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Iowa hoops wins 4 games in a row | Women swept on West Coast trip
Ben McCollum's squad has won four straight games following a tough 3-game losing skid. The Hawkeyes are 16-5 and in a good spot heading into February, expected to make the tournament after missing the big dance the past two seasons. How impressive has Iowa's wins been so far? And can the Hawks go...
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Hawkeyes beat three top 15 teams in a row, rise to No. 8 in AP Top 25
The Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball team is on a heater, winning 8 straight games, 3 against teams ranked in the top 15. Iowa moves up to No. 8 in the new AP Top 25 poll Monday. We'll break down the dominating win against Ohio State and the unfortunate news Taylor McCabe is out for the season....
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Hawkeyes ranked in final AP football poll | Transfer portal adds & 2025 season wrap
The Iowa Hawkeyes are ranked 17th in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll of the 2025 football season. Did they deserve to be ranked higher? We'll break down Iowa's incoming transfers, who we like and what we are expecting from all the transfers. Then we will look back at our preseason...
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Iowa stays perfect in Big Ten ahead of tough 5-game stretch
The Iowa women's basketball team improved to 6-0 in the Big Ten, tied for best in the conference with No. 3 UCLA, with a 74-66 home win against Oregon. Hannah Stuelke and freshman Addie Deal led Iowa with 18 points apiece versus the Ducks. The Gazette's Jeff Linder joins the podcast to talk about...
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Iowa men's late push vs. Minnesota comes up early, women undefeated and tied for 1st in Big Ten
Ben McCollum's squad dropped to 0-3 on the road this season, with a 70-67 loss at Minnesota Tuesday night, despite a valiant second half push. Is it time to be concerned? The Hawkeyes are loved by the computers but have a lack of quality wins. Can Iowa learn from their mistakes so far? The…
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Iowa beats Vanderbilt in ReliaQuest Bowl, snaps losing streak to ranked teams
The Hawkeyes snapped it's 13-game losing streak to ranked teams Wednesday beating No. 14 Vanderbilt 34-27 in Tampa. Mark Gronowski had arguably his best day as a Hawkeye and DJ Vonnahme had another breakout performance. Diego Pavia was contained in the first half but stormed back to give the...
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ReliaQuest Bowl preview: Few opts outs for both Iowa & Vanderbilt in Big Ten vs. SEC clash
A Big Ten/SEC clash in the ReliaQuest Bowl this week with very few opt outs. No. 23 Iowa takes on No. 14 Vanderbilt on New Year's Eve. The Commodores top pass-catcher is sitting out, but star QB Diego Pavia will still play. Can Phil Parker and the Hawkeyes slow him and the Vandy offense down? How...
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Cy-Hawk disappointment: Men & women come up short in Ames
Both the Hawkeye men and women's basketball teams came up short in tough, hard fought matches on the road in the Cy-Hawk match. Jan Jensen's squad was down 17 late in the third quarter but was able to claw back into the game in the fourth and make it a 3 point game with a few minutes left. A…
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Cy-Hawk hoops: Top 11 WBB matchup | Iowa men have tough challenge with No.4 ISU
It's Cy-Hawk basketball week in Iowa and David Eickholt joins the podcast to preview it all. On Wednesday No. 11 Iowa heads to No. 10 Iowa State for a high-stakes Cy-Hawk battle. Can Iowa slow down Audi Crooks or Iowa State's 3 point shooting? It will be a tough matchup in a hostile environment....
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Iowa vs. Vanderbilt in ReliaQuest Bowl, instant reaction on bowl destination
No. 23 Iowa gets No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve. The Hawkeyes get one last chance to end their 0-13 winless streak against ranked opponents. Commodore QB Diego Pavia is a Heisman hopeful, that's been one of the most electric players in college football this year. He's...
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