Category: Iowa Hawkeyes

Alabama star freshman tackle to transfer with Iowa listed as a school to watch

Kadyn Proctor, the top offensive tackle and a top-5 overall recruit from the class of 2023, started every game for the Crimson Tide in 2023.

The mass exodus from Tuscaloosa continues in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, and this one might be the most damaging loss.

Freshman Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to a Wednesday report from 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Proctor announced the decision himself on social media around the same time.

Proctor started every game for the Crimson Tide as a true freshman in 2023, and he was named to the Freshman All-American team. He was the top offensive tackle, the second-highest non-quarterback, and a top-five overall prospect in 247Sports’ Class of 2023 rankings.

Zenitz included that Iowa would be a name to watch in Proctor’s recruitment, with 247Sports’ Chris Hummer and David Eickholt already dropping Crystal Ball predictions that Proctor would end up with the Hawkeyes.

Proctor immediately becomes the best offensive lineman and one of the best overall players to hit the portal this cycle. His announcement comes hours after star defensive back Caleb Downs, another impactful 2023 freshman, announced he’d leave the Crimson Tide.

How to buy tickets to watch Caitlin Clark, No. 3 Iowa vs. No. 14 Indiana

Want to watch Caitlin Clark and the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes take on No. 14 Indiana in person this weekend? Tickets as low as $75 still remain.

Caitlin Clark can do no wrong.

She’s putting up triple doubles, earning award after award, climbing the all-time scoring list, and even has her own breakfast cereal available in stores now.

Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes enter Saturday’s game 16-1 and No. 3 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

However, Iowa hasn’t played a ranked team since November, so the competition should stiffen this weekend when the Hawkeyes host No. 14 Indiana on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. EST.

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If you want to be a part of the action in person, tickets still remain for this Big Ten matchup between ranked teams.

At the time of publication, the cheapest ticket available for the game is $75.

If you’re looking for a better view, perhaps even a courtside experience, the most expensive ticket to Saturday’s game will cost you a whopping $1,490.

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Iowa’s Caitlin Clark climbs to No. 5 on the women’s all-time scoring list

It won’t be long until Caitlin Clark sets the new standard.

The 2023-24 women’s college basketball season is expected to be historic. South Carolina, UCLA, Iowa, North Carolina State, and LSU were ranked No. 1-5 in last week’s women’s coaches poll. The five schools are a combined 72-3.

On an individual level, all eyes are on No. 22 for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Caitlin Clark is posting the best numbers of her career and she is closing in on a historic mark. Clark is just 309 points behind Kelsey Plum’s all-time record of 3,527 points.

Given that Clark is currently averaging 31.3 points per game, it isn’t hard to see that she could set the new standard by mid-February. Iowa still has 14 games left in the regular season. This means by season’s end there will be a new scoring champ in women’s college basketball. The Iowa star could even return next season to exponentially grow the all-time scoring mark.

Clark currently trails Kelsey Plum of Washington (3,527), Kelsey Mitchell of Ohio State (3,402), Jackie Stiles of Missouri State (3,393), and Brittney Griner of Baylor (3,283) on the all-time list.

With the popularity of women’s college basketball continuing to grow thanks in large part to the efforts of Clark, Iowa, and last year’s national championship game, plenty of eyes will be on No. 22 as she continues to chase history.

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Iowa punter Tory Taylor breaks single-season punt record

The Hawkeyes punter needed 20 yards during Monday’s Cheez-It Bowl against Tennessee, a record he broke on Iowa’s first possession.

The greatest record chase of the 2023 season came to a successful close on Monday as Iowa‘s Tory Taylor broke the single-season punt yardage record against Tennessee in the Cheez-It Bowl.

Taylor, this year’s Ray Guy Award winner as the nation’s best punter, had 4,119 punt yards in the regular season. Needing just 20 yards in Monday’s game to set the record, on Iowa’s opening possession, he boomed a 62-yarder to set the record emphatically.

The record, previously set by Michigan State‘s Johnny Pingel at 4,138 yards, had stood since 1938. Pingel needed 99 punts in his record-setting season. Taylor broke the record on his 90th punt of the year.

No other punter surpassed 3,600 punting yards this season. Taylor’s 47.9-yard average over the regular season was the third-best in the country despite the fact that he booted six more punts than any other player in the FBS. He averaged 6.6 punts per game in Iowa’s first 13 contests.

His most outstanding game came against Wisconsin when he kicked 10 punts for a total of 506 yards. Iowa won that game 15-6.

No. 3 Iowa vs. Loyola Chicago tickets: How to buy tickets to see Caitlin Clark

Want to watch Caitlin Clark and the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes in person? Tickets are still available for as low as $34.

Coming in on an eight-game winning streak, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes have soared back to No. 3 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Next up, the Hawkeyes host the Ramblers of Loyola Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. EST.

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If you want to be a part of the action in person, tickets still remain for this matchup between two midwestern programs.

At the time of publication, the cheapest ticket available for the game is $34.

If you’re looking for a more luxurious, center-court experience, the most expensive ticket to tonight’s game costs $170.

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Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark inks NIL deal with Gatorade

Women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark added Gatorade to her NIL portfolio as she continues her quest to become the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader at Iowa.

As Iowa star Caitlin Clark ascends the college basketball record books, her NIL portfolio continues to grow.

Clark inked a new NIL deal with Gatorade on Tuesday, according to a news release from the company. Gatorade joins State Farm, Nike, Buick, Bose, H&R Block, and others in having deals with Clark – who recently became the 15th college basketball player ever to reach 3,000 career points.

Gatorade will donate $22,000 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation as part of the deal.

“This partnership is special because not only does Gatorade fuel the best athletes in the game, but they’re also committed to leading by example and giving back, which is what I strive to do every day,” Clark said in the news release. “I’m honored to join such an iconic brand that has some of the most elite athletes in sport on their roster and can’t wait for what’s ahead.”

Clark joins a star-studded group of college athletes with NIL deals at Gatorade, including fellow women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers at UConn, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and Penn State running back Nick Singleton.

No. 4 Iowa will take on Cleveland State on Saturday, December 16 at 8:00 PM ET as Clark continues her quest to break the all-time women’s college basketball scoring record of 3,527, set by Kelsey Plum at the University of Washington in 2017.

Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark inks NIL deal with Gatorade

Women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark added Gatorade to her NIL portfolio as she continues her quest to become the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader at Iowa.

As Iowa star Caitlin Clark ascends the college basketball record books, her NIL portfolio continues to grow.

Clark inked a new NIL deal with Gatorade on Tuesday, according to a news release from the company. Gatorade joins State Farm, Nike, Buick, Bose, H&R Block, and others in having deals with Clark – who recently became the 15th college basketball player ever to reach 3,000 career points.

Gatorade will donate $22,000 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation as part of the deal.

“This partnership is special because not only does Gatorade fuel the best athletes in the game, but they’re also committed to leading by example and giving back, which is what I strive to do every day,” Clark said in the news release. “I’m honored to join such an iconic brand that has some of the most elite athletes in sport on their roster and can’t wait for what’s ahead.”

Clark joins a star-studded group of college athletes with NIL deals at Gatorade, including fellow women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers at UConn, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and Penn State running back Nick Singleton.

No. 4 Iowa will take on Cleveland State on Saturday, December 16 at 8:00 PM ET as Clark continues her quest to break the all-time women’s college basketball scoring record of 3,527, set by Kelsey Plum at the University of Washington in 2017.

Caitlin Clark makes NCAA history in Iowa’s win over rival Iowa State

Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark became the 15th college women’s basketball player to score 3,000 career points in a win over rival Iowa State.

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark once again rewrote the college basketball history books on Wednesday, registering her 3,000th career point among the 35 she scored to lead her Hawkeyes to a victory over in-state rivals Iowa State.

Clark becomes the 15th college women’s basketball player to score 3,000 points, and she is now the only player – men’s or women’s – to total 3,000+ points, 750+ rebounds, and 750+ assists.

Additionally, Clark is now 514 points behind Kelsey Plum’s NCAA women’s record of 3,527, which she set during a prolific career at the University of Washington.

With 20 regular season games remaining, Clark will need to average around 26 points per game to break the record – which is below her current 29.6 points per game pace. And that doesn’t even include postseason contests, making this a very likely outcome barring injury.

Clark’s prolific college career has made her a household name and helped lead to a meteoric rise in popularity for women’s college basketball – and her upcoming arrival in the WNBA will further expand the reach of women’s athletics which has grown considerably in the last few years.

Clark and Iowa will hit the road to play Wisconsin next on December 10 at 2:30 PM ET, and the game will be on the Big Ten Network.

Caitlin Clark makes NCAA history in Iowa’s win over rival Iowa State

Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark became the 15th college women’s basketball player to score 3,000 career points in a win over rival Iowa State.

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark once again rewrote the college basketball history books on Wednesday, registering her 3,000th career point among the 35 she scored to lead her Hawkeyes to a victory over in-state rivals Iowa State.

Clark becomes the 15th college women’s basketball player to score 3,000 points, and she is now the only player – men’s or women’s – to total 3,000+ points, 750+ rebounds, and 750+ assists.

Additionally, Clark is now 514 points behind Kelsey Plum’s NCAA women’s record of 3,527, which she set during a prolific career at the University of Washington.

With 20 regular season games remaining, Clark will need to average around 26 points per game to break the record – which is below her current 29.6 points per game pace. And that doesn’t even include postseason contests, making this a very likely outcome barring injury.

Clark’s prolific college career has made her a household name and helped lead to a meteoric rise in popularity for women’s college basketball – and her upcoming arrival in the WNBA will further expand the reach of women’s athletics which has grown considerably in the last few years.

Clark and Iowa will hit the road to play Wisconsin next on December 10 at 2:30 PM ET, and the game will be on the Big Ten Network.

How to buy Iowa tickets for Big Ten Football Championship Game

Want to watch Iowa battle Michigan for the Big Ten Football Championship in person? Get tickets for as low as $42 per person

After a thrilling win against Nebraska in the regular season finale, the Iowa Hawkeyes are preparing for their second trip to the Big Ten Championship game in the past three seasons.

No. 17 Iowa, winners of the Big Ten West, will take on No. 2 Michigan, the undefeated winners of the Big Ten East, at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 2nd at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

There are still tickets available for the game, including a few field level options. As of publication, the cheapest available price per ticket was $41.

Check out Vivid Seats to find the perfect ticket for you and anybody else you want sitting beside you as the Hawkeyes look to pull off the upset and make history.

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