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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Brad Schultz, The Daily Iowan Assistant Sports Editor fall 2024.

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor

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Brad Schultz is the DI’s assistant sports editor. He is a third-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication. Brad previously served as a sports reporter covering golf, women’s wrestling, and baseball. This is his second year with the DI.

All content by Brad Schultz
The teams make their way to their time-out huddles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.

Iowa men’s basketball hires Luke Barnwell as assistant coach

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum shakes hands after a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

McCollum’s style bares striking resemblance to Ferentz

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Iowa assistant coach Raina Harmon instructs players during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.

Iowa women’s basketball assistant coach Raina Harmon named head coach at Florida Gulf Coast

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2025
Fans fill the bleachers during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Iowa Hawks Nest hosting tailgate event at Duane Banks Field on April 12

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2025
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Iowa men’s basketball announces hiring of two new assistant coaches

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum named 2025 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
JR Jacobs looks to drive past Carter Kingsbury and Cooper Koch during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Cooper Koch returns for 2025-26 season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2025
Fran McCaffery calls to the team during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Former Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery named head coach at Penn

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2025
Iowa coaching staff Levar Woods, Tim Lester, and Kirk Ferentz, watch during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz discusses opening of spring practice

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum shakes hands after a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Opinion | Ben McCollum is a grand slam hire for Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.

Ben McCollum bringing “impose your will” philosophy to Iowa City

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Fran McCaffery looks up and smiles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Inside Iowa men’s basketball’s wild coaching search

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches his team during a practice session at Intrust Bank Arena.

Drake point guard Bennett Stirtz to follow new Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum and play for the Hawkeyes

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
A member of the student section cheers during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Attendance was 12, 723.

Iowa Athletics hosting student welcome event for new men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs coach Ben McCollum during press conference at Intrust Bank Arena.

What Ben McCollum’s hiring means for Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.

Ben McCollum to be hired as Iowa men’s basketball coach

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Iowa guard Josh Dix holds the ball away from Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 7 Illinois Fighting Illini at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 106-94.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Josh Dix enters transfer portal

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
Riley Mulvey attempts a contested shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Feb. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Riley Mulvey enters transfer portal

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2025
Fran McCaffery grins while watching a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Area in Iowa City, Iowa, on February. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Opinion | Fran McCaffery should be appreciated, not hated

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort celebrates a three-pointer during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-70.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Pryce Sandfort enters transfer portal

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) hugs Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery after their 95-80 loss against the Oregon Ducks during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Past and current Iowa men’s basketball players pay tribute to Fran McCaffery on X

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) makes a jump shot against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Ranking the top-10 players of the Fran McCaffery era

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Iowa guard Brock Harding cheers from the bench during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 7 Illinois Fighting Illini at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Fighting Illini lead at halftime, 49-45.

Iowa men’s basketball will not participate in the postseason after Fran McCaffery’s departure

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2025
Iowa celebrates a win holding the Big Ten Tournament Trophy after the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Championship between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 75-66.

Ranking Iowa men’s basketball’s top-five wins of the Fran McCaffery era

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2025
Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers coach Darian DeVries watches game play during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at T-Mobile Center.

Four viable candidates to replace Fran McCaffery as the Iowa men’s basketball coach

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Fran McCaffery looks up and smiles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Iowa to part ways with head coach Fran McCaffery after 15 seasons

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis drives with the ball during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 7 Illinois Fighting Illini at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Fighting Illini lead at halftime, 49-45.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Illinois in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
Brock Harding shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes at the TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-70.

Brock Harding’s clutch three carries Iowa men’s basketball past Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Payton Sandfort and Pryce Sandfort share a hug during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 83-68.

Iowa men’s basketball upsets Nebraska on the road to clinch Big Ten Tournament spot

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells toward an official during a men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena between No. 25 Iowa and Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 86-60.

‘Watch what you wish for’: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo offers support for Fran McCaffery

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks along the sidelines during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football lands commitment from three-star wide receiver Brody Schaffer

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Opinion | Iowa men’s basketball needs a reset

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
Ladji Dembele looks for a pass to Riley Mulvey during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Area in Iowa City, Iowa, on February. 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 85-79.

Iowa men’s basketball falls flat at Northwestern

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
Iowa fans cheer and wave towels during an Iowa men's basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 3, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. This was the first Big-Ten matchup for the Hawkeyes, who came out with a last second win over the Wildcats, 80-79.

‘We’re loyal supporters no matter what’: Longtime Iowa men’s basketball fans maintain their loyalty despite an up-and-down season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Ladell Betts rushes against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday afternoon on Nov. 24, 2001.

Iowa football running backs coach Ladell Betts taking same position with New York Giants

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Riley Mulvey reacts to a call in front of Purdue coach, Matt Painter, during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Seniors Riley Mulvey and Carter Kingsbury step up in Iowa men’s basketball’s victory over Washington

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Payton Sandfort is comforted by teammates during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Oregon Fighting Ducks at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Fighting Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes after a close fought game, 80-78.

Iowa men’s basketball battles hard, but comes up short against Oregon

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Even Brauns fights for a rebound during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball starts hot, but second half collapse results in embarrassing defeat at No. 25 Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2025
A member of the student section cheers during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Attendance was 12, 723.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena to sell $2 beer to UI students for the Iowa men’s basketball game on February 19

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
Owen Freeman dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Iowa men’s basketball bigs stepping up in Owen Freeman’s absence

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Riley Mulvey reacts to a call during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to snap losing streak against Rutgers; injury updates on Drew Thelwell and Cooper Koch

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Iowa forward AJ Ediger and Iowa forward Ava Jones walk off the court during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Ediger was out for the game after sustaining a foot injury. Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder said it is a non-contact injury to her foot and Ediger will be back. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Former Iowa women’s basketball player Ava Jones diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2025
Drew Thelwell attempts a jump-shot during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Bad second half shooting results in another tough loss for Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2025
Josh Dix dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball stars Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix bounce back despite loss to Purdue

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots a three-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Opinion | Iowa men’s basketball has the talent to compete, but the pieces can’t seem to fit together

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Owen Freeman attempts a free throw during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes ready to move forward without Owen Freeman

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Reporter
February 3, 2025
Iowa forward Owen Freeman dunks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Iowa men’s basketball center Owen Freeman out for remainder of 2024-25 season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
Iowa forward Owen Freeman dunks during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Iowa men’s basketball snaps three-game losing streak, tops Penn State 76-75

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
Players on the bench hold their heads in their hands during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa men’s basketball’s disappointing home loss to Minnesota

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz instructs defensive players during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Column | Kirk Ferentz needs to fix Iowa football in 2025

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
The Iowa bench celebrates during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes eager to rebound after disappointing California trip

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
Owen Freeman takes a shot under the hoop during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball demolished by UCLA, drops fourth straight road game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
Jan 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (4) during the first half at Cassell Coliseum.

Miami transfer Isaiah Johnson-Arigu commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 8, 2025
Iowa’s Owen Freeman dribbles the ball in during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball comes back from 15 down, beats Nebraska in overtime thriller

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2025
Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen scores a touchdown during the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and No. 19 Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated The Hawkeyes 27-24.

Iowa football’s Kaden Wetjen named 2024 Jet Award Winner

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2025
Wisconsin guard, Max Klesmit contests Iowa forward, Patrick McCaffery’s layup during a mens basketball game between Iowan and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball suffers 116-85 blowout loss at Wisconsin

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2025
Iowa running back Kamaro Moulton celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 31, 2024
Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig answers questions following the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Iowa football seniors reflect on careers after Music City Bowl loss

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2024
Iowa defensive and special teams players practice during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Live updates | Iowa football concludes season in Music City Bowl against Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2024
Iowa defensive and special teams players practice during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Music City Bowl offers chance for young Iowa football players to gain experience

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2024
Offensive linemen from rival teams compete in a hot wing eating competition during a team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The event had a chicken wing eating contest along with a finish-the-lyric challenge.

Iowa and Missouri players enjoy Music City Bowl team welcome festivities

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 28, 2024
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks at a teammate during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks to prove himself in Music City Bowl

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 27, 2024
Photo taken from Central Michigan Athletics.

Central Michigan defensive lineman Jonah Pace commits to Iowa football

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 23, 2024
Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball survives track meet, beats Utah 95-88

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2024
Iowa’s Owen Freeman shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball demolishes New Orleans, 104-57

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 15, 2024
Iowa players react to the Hawkeyes loss during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Column | Iowa men’s basketball has shown it can compete with good teams, but now it’s time to beat them

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2024
Quarterback recruit, Hank Brown, is seen during an Iowa mens basketball game against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk series at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown commits to Iowa football

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2024
The Iowa spirit squad trots out flags during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football scouting report | Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Josh Dix dribbles past Brooks Barnhizer during an Iowa basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on December 3rd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. This was the first Big-Ten matchup for the Hawkeyes, who came out with a last second win over the Wildcats, 80-79.

Iowa men’s basketball fights back, but loses a close one at Michigan

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2024
Las Vegas guard Kate Martin guards Minnesota forward Alanna Smith during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

Kate Martin selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2025 WNBA Expansion Draft

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2024
Josh Dix shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and USC Upstate at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 110-77.

Iowa men’s basketball stuns Northwestern at the buzzer

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Column | The current state of Iowa football is cloudy at best

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Payton Sandfort passes around Carmelo Adkins during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and USC Upstate at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 110-77.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes get set to open Big Ten play against Northwestern

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2024
Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Grading Iowa football’s comeback victory over Nebraska

Brad Schultz, Assistnat Sports Editor
November 30, 2024
Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens earns late-season redemption amid resurgent year

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2024
Players embrace Iowa defensive back TJ Hall after his interception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Live updates | Iowa football closes out regular season against rival Nebraska

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2024
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson embraces Maryland linebacker Trey Reddick following a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Johnson had 35 carries, 164 yards, and one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Grading Iowa football’s win against Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 23, 2024
Iowa forward Payton Sandfort attempts a three-point field goal during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 76-66.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Utah State, 77-69

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
The Iowa transportation semi-truck is loaded following a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Nov. 8. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17

How the Iowa football equipment staff organized the team’s historic trip to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
Iowa forward Seydou Traore goes in for a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 76-66.

Iowa men’s basketball steamrolls Rider, 83-58

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football scouting report | Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Owen Freeman goes up for a rebound during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Iowa men’s basketball center Owen Freeman dominates in Moline homecoming, birthday game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2024
Hawkeyes defend against the Coyotes during a men's basketball game between Iowa and South Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 96-77.

Iowa men’s basketball rides dominant second half to defeat South Dakota, 96-77

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
UCLA running back Jalen Berger carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s disheartening loss to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
UCLA wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer breaks tackles during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football’s defense falters again in loss to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs into the end zone for an Iowa tocuhdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

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Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

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Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan runs out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

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Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort (24) dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota-Duluth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 102-81.

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Iowa guard Brock Harding drives to the baseline during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

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Iowa wide reciever Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Wetjen returned two punts during the game.

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Iowa defensive lineman Max Llewellyn shakes hands with Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson after forcing a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

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Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson stiff arms Northwestern defensive back Damon Walters before running into the endzone during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 26. Johnson averaged 7.8 yards per carry, scoring three touchdowns and totaling 109 yards. Johnson now has 16 rushing touchdowns for the season. Following the first half the Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 12-7.

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Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots the ball during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

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Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles runs into the sidelines during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

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Iowa forward Seymour Traore shoots the ball during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

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Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury reacts after a missed field goal by Iowa during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

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The Hawkeyes run off of the field after a game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

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Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee, Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, and Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

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Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar and Iowa defensive back John Nestor tackle Washington Tight End Quentin Moore during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

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