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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz (left) and head coach Kirk Ferentz on the sideline during a game against Rutgers on Nov. 11, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

Featured/ Football

My hope for Brian Ferentz in Citrus Bowl

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty brian-ferentz, deacon hill, Kirk Ferentz December 28, 2023

Iowa's Brock Harding (2) dribbles the ball up the court during a game against UMBC on Dec. 20, 2023 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

Basketball/ Featured

Iowa men’s basketball hosts Northern Illinois Friday

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty ben krikke, Brock Harding, Fran McCaffery, Payton Sandfort December 28, 2023

Iowa players, including linebacker Jay Higgins, having fun in Orlando. Photo courtesy of Hawkeyesports.com.

Featured/ Football

Bowl games aren’t what they used to be in this age of transfer portal and college playoff

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty joe milton, Kirk Ferentz December 27, 2023

Iowa's Jay Higgins (right), Deshaun Lee (8) and Nick Jackson team uop for a tackle during the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan on Dec. 2, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Rob Howe/HF)

Featured/ Football

Hawk Fanatic podcast: Don Patterson, Brad Heinrichs make guest appearances

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty brad heinrichs, Don Patterson, nick jackson December 27, 2023

Iowa LB Jay Higgins runs onto the field for senior day ceremonies before a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

Breaking News/ Football

2024 Iowa defense receives major boost with LB Jay Higgins returning next season
LB Nick Jackson also reportedly granted waiver for sixth season

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Jay Higgins, Phil Parker December 26, 2023

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz looks up at the scoreboard during a game against Rutgers on Nov. 11, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

Featured/ Football

Hard to believe Kirk Ferentz will step from his comfort zone to hire next offensive coordinator

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty brian-ferentz, joe-philbin, Kirk Ferentz, Paul Chryst December 26, 2023

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Featured/ Football

Not easy covering Brian Ferentz’s demise for personal reasons

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz December 23, 2023

Photo/graphic courtesy of Hawkeyesports.com.

Breaking News/ Women's Basketball

Second-half surge leads Iowa women to 98-69 victory over Loyola (Illinois)

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder December 21, 2023

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz watches the Hawkeyes warm up before a game against Western Michigan on Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Featured/ Football

Typical Iowa fan isn’t asking for too much on offense

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty beth goetz, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz December 21, 2023

Jay Higgins meets with the media on Monday.

Breaking News/ Football

Iowa LB Jay Higgins named unanimous winner of 2023 Duke Slater Golden Gavel Award

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Jay Higgins December 20, 2023