• January 1, 2026

    Iowa holds off Vanderbilt’s comeback bid for 34-27 victory in the ReliaQuest Bowl

    Iowa holds off Vanderbilt’s comeback bid for 34-27 victory in the ReliaQuest Bowl

    Iowa Hawkeyes runningback Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown during the 2025 ReliQuest Bowl game between Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadiuma, Fla. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 (AP Photo/Nic Rohlman, The Gazette via AP) COREY LONG | Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mark Gronowski… Continue reading

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  • December 30, 2025

    Veteran offensive mind Chip Kelly joins Northwestern as Offensive Coordinator.

    Veteran offensive mind Chip Kelly joins Northwestern as Offensive Coordinator.

    Athletic Staff and David Ubben | The Athletic Northwestern hired Chip Kelly as its offensive coordinator, the school announced Tuesday. Kelly is a former NFL and college head coach at multiple stops. ESPN first reported the news. Kelly was fired in November as the Las Vegas Raiders’ OC after just 11 games. He held the same role… Continue reading

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  • December 24, 2025

    Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock announces his retirement

    Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock announces his retirement

    Register staff report | Des Moines Register Iowa State football defensive coordinator Jon Heacock announced his retirement from coaching on Dec. 23. “It’s the right time for this coach to hang up his whistle … 43 years,” Heacock wrote on Twitter/X. Heacock just finished his 10th season with the Cyclones, earning well-deserved praise as one of the… Continue reading

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  • December 18, 2025

    Iowa football losing key staffer, LeVar Woods, to Michigan State

    Iowa football losing key staffer, LeVar Woods, to Michigan State

    Josh Helmer | Hawkeyes Wire Before it travels to Tampa, Fla., for its date against No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz revealed on Thursday afternoon that one of its key staffers, special teams coordinator LeVar Woods, is departing the program to take a coaching position at Michigan State. Woods will join… Continue reading

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