Hawkeye Report

4 days ago | iowa.rivals.com | Ross Binder

Long snapper: it's one of the least-heralded positions on a football team, but it's one of the most vital. After four-year starter Luke Elkin exhausted his eligibility following the 2024 season, Iowa was in the market for a new long-snapper. They appear to have found their man now, picking up a commitment form Boston College long-snapper Bryant Worrell out of the transfer portal. Worrell comes to Iowa after a long and circuitous college journey.

5 days ago | iowa.rivals.com | Ross Binder

WATCH: Reece Vander Zee talks Spring, QBs, Other WRsRVZ on impressions of Mark Gronowski, Hank Brown's, Sam Phillips, progressing through his first year + more.

6 days ago | iowa.rivals.com | Ross Binder

After her first season as head coach, Jan Jensen found herself in need of a new assistant coach after longtime Iowa assistant Raina Harmon departed to take over as head coach at Florida Gulf Coast earlier this month. Two weeks later, Jensen and Iowa have a replacement in hand: LaSondra Barrett, formerly of Georgia Tech. “I am incredibly honored and excited to join the Iowa Women’s Basketball staff”, Barrett said.

1 week ago | iowa.rivals.com | Ross Binder

Iowa wrestling added another big piece to its 2026 recruiting class in the form of Michael Mocco. Mocco, one of the top recruits in the 2026 class, verbally committed to Iowa on Monday, announcing his decision via Instagram. "I'm excited to announce my commitment to the University of Iowa," Mocco said in the statement announcing his commitment. "I feel blessed to have these opportunities and I'm excited for what the future holds.

1 week ago | iowa.rivals.com | Ross Binder

For the second straight season, an Iowa point guard has been selected in the WNBA Draft. Last year, of course, it was Caitlin Clark going #1 overall to the Indiana Fever. This year, it was Lucy Olsen being selected by the Washington Mystics with the 23rd pick. Olsen capped off a strong college basketball career by transferring to Iowa for her senior season in 2024-25 and earning All-Big Ten honors and helping to lead the Hawkeyes back to the NCAA Tournament.