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Meet Ankeny’s Brody Brecht, the next must-have WR from Iowa

Oliver Martin ... Darien Porter ... Brody Brecht? There's an emerging wide receiver star at Ankeny, and Iowa and Iowa State both want him.

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Shudak, Duncan vie for Iowa kicking duties

The juniors have each switched uniform numbers this summer and are neck-and-neck in the battle to replace Miguel Recinos.

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PODCAST: Hawk Central recaps media day, Iowa’s open practice

A look back at Iowa football's annual media day and Kids Day practice for the public.

| 3 days ago

Mailbag: Is Lipsey a top-25 talent? What’s next for Born?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your recruiting questions in his weekly mailbag.

| 3 days ago

Bud Light reveals special edition Hawkeyes beer labels

No Iowa State Cyclones cans were released as part of this year's new promotion.

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VanValkenburg is a Hawkeye with a studious side

The transfer from Hillsdale College is working on a career with the State Department and will gladly chase opposing quarterbacks in the meantime.

| 5 days ago

Peterson: ESPN’s ‘GameDay’ coming at Ames? It’s still very possible

Early ESPN College GameDay decisions were a plus if you're a fan of that weekly college football show coming to Jack Trice Stadium for the Cy-Hawk game.

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How Hawkeye rookies fared in 2019 NFL preseason Week 1

Week 1 of the NFL preseason has come and gone. A look at how Hawkeye rookies fared.

| 5 days ago

Leistikow: The most important Patriots influence in Iowa’s offense

Brian Ferentz is an emotional guy who has seen first-hand that the key to a great offense is detaching emotions from every decision.

| 5 days ago

Inside Tyler Linderbaum’s position transition

Tyler Linderbaum's move from defensive tackle to center is the latest Iowa renovation projects. Everything appears to be right on schedule .

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes, Solon’s Tyler Linderbaum

6 days ago

Tyler Linderbaum is now a center. It’s been steady progress toward the starting job.

6 days ago

Derrick Foster: Every rep counts in the crowded RB room

6 days ago

Brian Ferentz sees high upside for Nate Stanley

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz points out Stanley's ups and downs, but likes the way his QB is trending.

6 days ago

Toren Young, A.J. Epenesa star in Iowa scrimmage

Toren Young, Nico Ragaini, A.J. Epenesa and the kickers were Saturday's stars, but there are a lot of names to keep watching as the season approaches.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes football scrimmage during Kids Day at Kinnick

Spencer Petras shows poise at Kids Day scrimmage

Redshirt freshman gets in a rhythm late, tosses the only scoring pass and leads an impressive field goal drive as he tries to beat out Peyton Mansell.

| 6 days ago

Spencer Petras outlines his strengths

Iowa freshman quarterback Spencer Petras explains what he sees as his biggest strengths and talks about his improving physique.

Peyton Mansell is making a key adjustment

Iowa sophomore quarterback Peyton Mansell is curtailing his mobiilty in an effort to be a better pocket passer. Hear him explain why:

Ken O’Keefe on the battle at backup quarterback

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe says his backup quarterbacks have not separated themselves. What if they don't? Hear what he says:

Kirk Ferentz provides updates after Kids Day

Hear what Iowa's head coach had to say about the practice, the progress, Toren Young, the kickers and backup QBs.

Gary Barta thrilled with finished North end zone

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta spoke to reporters at Kids Day at Kinnick, with the $90 million project towering behind him.

Photos: Budweiser Clydesdales at the Iowa State Fair

Leistikow: ‘Happy’ Oliver Martin waits, hopes he can play

For the first time, Oliver Martin was wearing a No. 5 Hawkeye uniform in public. And he seemed thrilled to be here.

Ferentz on sports betting legalization in Iowa

Hear from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz had to say about legalized sports betting in Iowa, Aug. 9, 2019.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes football media day

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Iowa football: Photos of receiver Oliver Martin through the years

Kirk Ferentz discusses new Kinnick Stadium north end zone

Hear from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz with views from inside the club level at Kinnick Stadium, Aug. 9, 2019.

Kirk Ferentz talks about his most enjoyable period of the football season

Hear from Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz explaining his favorite part of the year, while speaking at media day, Aug. 9, 2019, in Iowa City.

A.J. Epenesa was a media-day star, as you would expect

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa discusses his stardom and raves about Amani Jones and Joe Evans.

Iowa wideouts believe they’re due for breakout

Brandon Smith, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Nico Ragaini and Tyrone Tracy Jr. believe they can be a big asset this season. Their coaches believe it too.

Phil Parker on his secondary, 4-2-5 transition

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker hopes to find the next Amani Hooker somewhere in his secondary.

Iowa’s RB unit ready to charge after seesawing 2018

“Based off a lot of film that we’ve watched, there were a lot of plays that we missed out on This year, I know we’re going to capitalize."

Oliver Martin has received warm welcome at Iowa

Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin is waiting to hear whether he'll be granted immediate eligibility after transferring from Michigan.

Kelton Copeland on Brandon Smith’s leadership

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland challenged Brandon Smith to step up this season. Hear what the results were:

Toren Young says Iowa’s RB unit is ready to charge forward

Toren Young says Iowa’s RB unit is ready to charge forward.

Hawkeye punting battle down to two players

Ryan Gersonde has season-ending surgery, so it's between Colten Rastetter and Michael Sleep-Dalton to be Iowa's next punter.

Photos: Behind the scenes look at 2019 Iowa Hawkeyes football media day