Cordell Pemsl knows he’ll hear from ISU fans

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl had a memorable game in Hilton Coliseum two years ago. He knows emotions might run high again Thursday. Listen:

11 hours ago

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Ihmir Smith-Marsette actually enjoys practice

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is happy with the extra practice time leading up to the Holiday Bowl. He's always loved practice. Listen:

12 hours ago

Cy-Hawk men’s basketball rivalry renews

Iowa and Iowa State have defended their respective home courts in recent years when it comes to the Cy-Hawk rivalry.

15 hours ago

Iowa football: Recent bowl history for Hawkeyes

The Hawkeyes will be looking to repeat the success they had at the 2019 Outback Bowl when they face USC in the Holiday Bowl.

17 hours ago

Iowa coach Lisa Bluder breaks down the 2019 Cy-Hawk matchup

Iowa coach Lisa Bluder breaks down the 2019 Cy-Hawk matchup.

17 hours ago

Sign up here for Chad Leistikow’s text-message group

Subscribers to Hawk Central, the Des Moines Register or Iowa City Press-Citizen can join this exclusive text message group at no extra cost. Here's how to sign-up.

| 19 hours ago

Jordan Bohannon on his big decision

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon may be playing his final game of the season Thursday. What are his thoughts about that, and a hard tumble he took Monday?

1 day ago

Joe Wieskamp made a game-changing play

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp made the biggest play of the game against Minnesota while wearing some new shoes. Hear him explain:

1 day ago

Luka Garza posts another double-double

Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza has scored 88 points in Iowa's last three games.

1 day ago

CJ Fredrick says quad injury is getting better

The freshman guard scored 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting in Iowa's 72-52 win against Minnesota.

1 day ago

Fran McCaffery sizes up 72-52 rout of Minnesota

The play of Joe Wieskamp, Luka Garza and Iowa's defense keyed a home rout.

1 day ago

Iowa Hawkeyes 72, Minnesota 52

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Wieskamp leads strong Hawkeye showing

Sophomore forward hits 3-pointers to open each half and finishes with a season-high 23 points. Luka Garza adds 21 points, Jordan Bohannon 10 assists.

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Full 2019-20 college football bowl schedule

The Hawkeyes and Cyclones' destinations are revealed today, along with the College Football Playoff and New Year's Six teams.

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Hawkeyes on board with West Coast excitement

Whether it's Ron Burgandy references or general anticipation for a new place, the Hawkeyes are excited for a West Coast bowl trip.

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How to watch and follow Iowa football at the Holiday Bowl

If you can't make it to San Diego, here are options to watch and follow along with the Register at the Holiday Bowl.

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Tristan Wirfs wouldn’t miss Iowa’s bowl game

Did Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs consider skipping the Holiday Bowl? Hear what he says:

1 day ago

Iowa football: Hawkeyes react to Holiday Bowl against USC in San Diego

2 days ago

Iowa’s 4-2-5 defense should help against USC

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Phil Parker says that true freshman Dane Belton's growth has helped.

2 days ago

Geno Stone says Iowa will be prepared for USC

Iowa safety Geno Stone says he looked up USC's statistics and was impressed.

2 days ago

Iowa’s A.J. Epenesa discusses NFL, what’s next

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa has submitted his paperwork for NFL evaluation.

2 days ago

Leistikow: Pass-happy USC ‘exciting’ challenge for Iowa

The Trojans have the fifth-best passing offense in college football; the Hawkeyes have the fifth-ranked scoring defense.

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Wrestling: Iowa scores plenty of bonus points in big win over Princeton

Sunday marked the third time Iowa wrestled Princeton. This meeting went much like the other two — a dominant Hawkeye victory.

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Hawkeyes to the Holiday Bowl: How to get there

The last time the Hawkeyes played in the Holiday Bowl was in 1991 against the BYU Cougars, resulting in a tie of 13-13.

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Epenesa, Wirfs will play in Iowa’s bowl game

Both players are considering early entry to NFL Draft, but also feel a responsibility to be with their teammates when Hawkeyes face Trojans on Dec. 27

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Iowa football: How to get tickets to the Holiday Bowl

Here is how to get tickets to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2019 Holiday Bowl.

| 19 hours ago

Former Iowa AD Bump Elliott dies at age 94

Elliott ran the Hawkeye athletic department from 1970-91 and hired Dan Gable, Hayden Fry, Lute Olson and Tom Davis.

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College Football Playoff field set

LSU scores the No. 1 seed ahead of Ohio State, Clemson.

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Photos: Former University of Iowa Athletics Director ‘Bump’ Elliott

2 days ago

Leistikow: Keith Duncan’s expensive, improbable Iowa journey

His parents took on six-figure debt so their son could try to live out his dream. Keith Duncan's story is one of sacrifice and perseverance.

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Luke Garza becomes Iowa’s go-to guy

The center is coming off a 44-point performance at Michigan and now prepares to tangle with Minnesota star Daniel Oturu. Garza loves the challenge.

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Iowa’s Jacob Warner on his season so far: ‘Hot and cold’

Iowa's Jacob Warner discusses his season so far and his upcoming bout against Princeton's Pat Brucki.

3 days ago

Tom Brands talks Iowa-Princeton, Aaron Cashman, Jacob Warner

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands talks about the Hawkeyes' upcoming dual against Princeton.

3 days ago

Iowa’s Aaron Cashman will wrestle against Princeton

Iowa's Aaron Cashman is excited for the opportunity to wrestle against Princeton.

3 days ago

Iowa basketball: Michigan survives Garza’s 44 points

Luka Garza dropped a career-high 44 points, but Michigan's hot shooting won out in the end.

| 4 days ago

Meet the first preseason All-Iowa girls’ wrestling team

The sport of wrestling is evolving, so the Des Moines Register’s wrestling coverage is evolving, too.

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Fran McCaffery on Luka Garza’s strong beginning

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery heralds Luka Garza's strong all-around offensive game. Listen:

4 days ago

Luka Garza on the secret to avoiding fouls

Iowa center Luka Garza is focused on avoiding "stupid" fouls this season, knowing his team needs him on the court. Hear how he plans to do that:

4 days ago

The Register’s preseason All-Iowa wrestling team

The winter months can be cold and miserable, but for a certain fan base in Iowa, that means a few months of intense and thrilling action.

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