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Pleased to be joined on latest prospect pod by '27 Grinnell OL Will Slagle

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What it is was like seeing Iowa State coaches he committed to leaving for Penn St., thoughts on Cyclones, Nittany Lions, Hawkeyes & More

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Ronnie Gomiller Talks Iowa Football Offer - Hawk Fanatic Iowa Football planned to visit with Ronnie Gomiller at his school late last month. Come to find out, East Saint Louis (IL) High was closed that day. The parties called an audible. “We agreed on a home...

Ronnie Gomiller Talks Recent Iowa Football Offer

Hawkeyes in Top 3 for '27 Illinois Athlete

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Eli Kampman Commits to Hawkeyes - Hawk Fanatic Iowa Football added a familiar name to its roster on Wednesday. The program announced the addition of Solon High senior Eli Kampman on social media, saying “Black and Gold in the blood.” Kampman is th...

Eli Kampman Commits to Hawkeyes

Iowa Legacy Staying Home

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Riley VanderLinden Talks Iowa Junior Day - Hawk Fanatic Iowa Football invited high school prospects to campus for a junior day this past weekend. They were shown the facilities and given a glimpse into what being a Hawkeye student-athlete is like. Bonduran...

Riley VanderLinden Talks Iowa Junior Day

In-State Sophomore Checks Out Hawkeyes Again

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Jake Nawrot Talks Iowa Offer - Hawk Fanatic To say Jake Nawrot is “blowing up” along the recruiting trail would be an understatement. Scholarship offers are rolling in for the Class of 2027 Illinois quarterback. Iowa jumped into the mix on Mond...

The Iowa Hawkeyes have reportedly offered several 2027 quarterbacks during the last week or so

Talented Illinois JR Jake Nawrot is among them

“I like the culture and overall program history at Iowa."

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Hawkeyes Offer Maximus Curry - Hawk Fanatic Maximus Curry is living up to his unique first name. Colleges see it. They’re steadily offering scholarships despite the Tennessee receiver only being midway through his prep career. During the last w...

A memorable name w/plenty of game, '28 TN WR Maximus Curry is racking up offers at a high rate

Iowa Football jumped in last week

“The Hawkeyes are pretty high on my list because they are doing a good job at recruiting me.”

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David Folorunsho Discusses Iowa Offer - Hawk Fanatic David Folorunsho has seen his recruitment pick up significantly this month. The Chicago Saint Patrick junior defensive lineman reported new scholarship offers from North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Michigan...

David Folorunsho's rising recruitment this month included an Iowa Hawkeye Football offer

“I love how physical and disciplined they are in the trenches. They play smash-mouth football, and I love everything about it."

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Iowa Eying Emerson Bridgewater - Hawk Fanatic Madrid (IA) High enjoys an embarrassment of riches at tight end. Class of 2028’s Jevyn Severson headlines the duo, holding offers from Texas A&M, Arkansas, Iowa State, Missouri and a host of other Pow...

Iowa Eying Emerson Bridgewater

6-7 Instate TE on Radar of Hawkeyes, Other Power 4s

“I grew up an Iowa fan, and I love what their program is about."
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Tyler Brown Breaks Down Iowa Pledge - Hawk Fanatic When it came to finding a new home out of the transfer portal, Tyler Brown did his homework. A track record of success on the former James Madison safety’s side of the ball was a must. LSU, Florida St...

Hawkeye history and a close connection led James Madison safety Tyler Brown to Iowa through the transfer portal

"I knew it was the place for me when I got to sit down and talk ball with the staff."

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Trent Wilson Discusses Iowa Pledge - Hawk Fanatic When Trent Wilson chose Iowa Football out of the transfer portal, the former James Madison offensive lineman brought with him bold personal and team aspirations. There was an emphasis on the latter. “...

Trent Wilson Discusses Iowa Pledge

Former James Madison OL at Home with Hawkeyes

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Iowa Interested in Elijah Dreyer - Hawk Fanatic Iowa Football can be choosy when it comes to handing out game-day invites. Receiving one means the Hawkeyes are interested and not wasting everyone’s time. It was a good sign for Elijah Dreyer that th...

After impressing Iowa at summer camp, '27 Marion (IA) DE Elijah Dreyer has continued building a relationship with the Hawkeyes

"I love how consistent the team and, especially, the defense is there."

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Austin Dowd Talks Hawkeyes - Hawk Fanatic Austin Dowd’s play this fall caught the attention of college football programs. Iowa was among them. The 2027 Brandon Valley (SD) tight end received a game-day invitation from the Hawkeyes. He accepte...

Austin Dowd won state basketball & football titles '25

'27 SD TE seeks more winning & college attention in new year, including growing relationship with IAFB

“I really like how they develop players, especially tight ends."

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Old Head pod w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social recapping Tampa bowl, looking ahead to offseason decisions

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YouTube video by Rob Howe Old Head Pod Tampa Bowl

Up and running on the old head pod with @marcmorehouse.bsky.social

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Rob and I will pod after the game. It’s understandable if @mikehlas.bsky.social grabs a notebook and looks for a postgame interview.

Jace Montgomery Visits Iowa - Hawk Fanatic Jace Montgomery was raised a Hawkeye. It’s what made visiting Iowa’s campus as a recruit surreal. The youngest son of former Hawkeye defensive lineman, and long-time NFL and college coach Jerry Montgo...

Jace Montgomery is a rising '28 prospect & an Iowa Football legacy

"Being raised a Hawkeye definitely makes this process exciting. It’s definitely cool to think about following the same path my brother and dad have been on."

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Evan Mitchell Bonding with Hawkeyes - Hawk Fanatic Evan Mitchell has been a regular visitor to Iowa’s campus. The Class of 2028 in-state offensive lineman’s latest stop happened late this season. The Hawkeyes battled Top 10 Oregon tough for four quart...

Evan Mitchell, 1 of state's top sophs, has been a frequent Iowa Football visitor

His relationship with Hawkeyes is growing

"It feels like a place where you’re pushed to be your best, not just as a football player, but as a person."

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Iowa Football Brings In Barrett Kitrell - Hawk Fanatic Barrett Kitrell’s performance this fall caught the attention of college coaches. They wanted a closer look at the Ashland-Greenwood (NE) High junior offensive lineman. Iowa State, Kansas and South Dak...

An ascending prospect in the '27 Class, Nebraska OL Barrett Kitrell likes Iowa Hawkeye Football after in-season visit

“The atmosphere of the game was nuts. There’s such a strong culture, whether it be the team or even the fans.”

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Kingston Allen Talks Hawkeyes - Hawk Fanatic Kingston Allen has convinced Big Ten football programs that he’s capable of playing on that level. Home-state Wisconsin and Northwestern offered the 2027 Green Bay Notre Dame Academy athlete scholarsh...

'27 Green Bay Notre Dame ATH Kingston Allen secured 2 B1G offers this fall & visited Iowa Football when Hawkeyes retained Floyd of Rosedale

“The game-day atmosphere is one of a kind. That game day I attended was great."

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Hawkeyes Building Bond with Brady Scott - Hawk Fanatic Iowa Football has made Brady Scott feel like a priority recruit since offering him a scholarship in March. The Hawkeyes presented the Class of 2027 prospect with the opportunity during a campus visit....

Hawkeye Football is making '27 MA ATH Brady Scott feel like a priority recruit

“Iowa is at the top with one or two others right now. They have just put a lot time into getting to know me, and I appreciate that."

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Bryce VanOstran Checks Out Iowa - Hawk Fanatic Bryce VanOstran has been one of the most productive wide receivers in Indiana the last two seasons. With another year to go, he’s positioned himself for gaudy career numbers. The output and how it’s b...

Bryce VanOstran shines as a WR for Lafayette (IN) Jefferson

Colleges have noticed, including the Iowa Hawkeyes, who he visited last month

“I like Iowa. I love the facilities. They have an amazing football team, and they have great coaches."

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Braylon Bingham Breaks Down Iowa Commitment - Hawk Fanatic When Braylon Bingham announced his commitment to Iowa on Sunday, his social media post included photos of him wearing the team’s gear as a baby. A case could be made that destiny was at play with year...

Braylon Bingham, who was born to be a Hawkeye, officially became one with Sunday's Iowa Football commitment

“The top reason I chose Iowa was definitely because our family bleeds black and gold. We always have and we always will."

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Justin Parish Jr. Discusses Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic Iowa Football played host to plenty of prospects in the freshman and sophomore classes this fall. That trend picked up for late-season action at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes aren’t ahead of the game....

Omaha Westside is producing college prospects at high rate & '28 OL Justin Parish Jr. is another good one in pipeline

The Sophomore OL visited Iowa last month

“I like the atmosphere and the hospitality because it was such an amazing experience."

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Kam Chapman Reflects in Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic Kam Chapman still is figuring out his athletic future. He has options. The Johnston (IA) High freshman excels in football, basketball and baseball. What he accomplished on the gridiron this season put...

Waukee ATH Kam Chapman flashed upside during his freshman season of 2025, leading to Iowa & ISU visits

“I didn’t grow up a big fan of one specific school, but Iowa has always stood out for how hard they play and the culture they have,” he said.

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Hawkeyes Host Devin Hill Jr. - Hawk Fanatic Devin Hill Jr. has dreamed about playing college football for some time. His experience while recently visiting Iowa only strengthened that desire. The Class of 2029 Athlete from Raymore-Peculiar (MO)...

Devin Hill Jr., one of the top freshmen in Missouri, recently visited Iowa Football & looked forward to a return trip to learn more about the Hawkeyes

“I love the program. Great coaches. They make it feel like I’ve been going there."

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Devonta Toe Checks Out Hawkeyes - Hawk Fanatic In its short history, Waukee Northwest has built a strong football program. The Wolves reached the state semifinals for the first time this season. The roster was crowded with college prospects, as on...

Waukee NW FR WR Devonta Toe recently visted Iowa Football for a game

He loved what he saw and heard from the Hawkeyes

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Old Head Hawkeye Podcast - Hawk Fanatic Longtime Iowa Football journalists Marc Morehouse and Rob Howe bring you the Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction Podcast. No longer on the beat, they still offer institutional knowledge, opinions and bad ...

Convo w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social on Kirk Ferentz continuing on in challenging new age of college football

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YouTube video by Rob Howe Old Head Postseason 12-06-25

Special Old Head pod with @marcmorehouse.bsky.social Morehouse discussing Kirk Ferentz continuing on into his 70s, and more Hawkeye talk

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