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Iowa, Iowa State working to extend Cy-Hawk football game through 2031
Ben Hutchens | Quad City-Times CHICAGO — An agreement is taking shape to extend the Cy-Hawk football rivalry. Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz confirmed with the Quad-City Times on Tuesday at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago that she and Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard have spoken and are working toward finalizing a deal. … Continue reading
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Female athletes surge in NIL deals as Learfield reports a 123% jump in participation
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) plays against UCLA in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, FILE) MAURA CAREY | Associated Press College sports marketing company Learfield saw a 123% increase in female athlete participation… Continue reading
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Hawkeyes Picked to Finish 8th in Big Ten Preseason Poll
Zach Lutmer leads the way for an Iowa team picked to finish just above middle of the pack in the Big Ten Conference in 2026. SB Nation: Black & Gold Pants Big Ten Media Days kick off on Tuesday, July 28th in Chicago and with the annual event comes the official start of preseason poll… Continue reading
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Drake Football Slated Second in 2026 PFL Preseason Coaches’ Poll
Bulldogs seeking fourth straight league title under new leadership. Drake Athletic Communications DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Bulldog football team landed in second on the 2026 Pioneer Football League Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the conference announced today. Drake, now under the direction of 2025 NCAA Division III national championship coach Matt Walker, earned 88 points to… Continue reading
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UNC football team under investigation by College Sports Commission
North Carolina football is reportedly under investigation by the College Sports Commission, per Pablo Torre. This comes on the heels of football GM Michael Lombardi being placed on paid administrative leave on Monday. The College Sports Commission concerns itself with revenue-sharing and its cap, third-party NIL deals and sport-specific roster limits, meaning that an investigation into… Continue reading
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Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard Announces Retirement
The Iowa State Cyclones athletic department is going to be under new leadership.Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard speaks to the crowd during the introduction of the university’s 34th head football coach, Jimmy Rogers, on Dec. 8, 2025, at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. (Photo/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect) Kenneth TeapeIowa State Cyclones… Continue reading
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