Fight for Iowa – The Official Podcast of Iowa Athletics

Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 09-09-26

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Iowa football’s opening weekend brings a celebration of Hawkeye tradition and a look ahead to the 2026 season. Gary Dolphin catches up with Iowa’s all-time leading rusher Sedrick Shaw as he prepares to take his place in the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. Plus, offensive line coach George Barnett previews a retooled Hawkeye front and discusses the importance of building chemistr...

Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 09-02-26

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As Iowa turns its attention to the season opener against Northern Illinois, Gary Dolphin takes a look at a Hawkeye roster filled with new faces and new opportunities. Hear from quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, along with defensive leaders Seth Wallace, Jayden Montgomery, Cam Buffington, Preston Ries and LandynVan Kekerix as Iowa prepares for the 2026 season.

The Iowa men’s basketball team is back at work as the Hawkeyes prepare for year two under head coach Ben McCollum. Gary Dolphin visits with McCollum about building on a 24-win season and an Elite Eight run while adjusting to life without All-American guard Bennett Stirtz.

Plus, hear from newcomers Jaidyn Coon, Ethan Harris and Illinois State transfer Ty'Reek Coleman as ...