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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 15h

'You just want to be ready for when that moment hits': A look behind the scenes with the Big Ten on CBS crew at the #Hawkeyes game ourquadcities.com/sports/local-sports/behind-the-scenes-big-ten-on-cbs

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 03/10/2026

If you believed last week, there's no reason not to believe this week. Stranger things have happened. The #Hawkeyes once beat Ohio State 55-24. People forget that.

A couple of screenshots from a long time ago, on a platform far, far away. Celebrating the touchdown on November 4, 2017 that made it 55-24, and then promoting the photo gallery from that game a couple days later.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 01/10/2026

How it started, how it's going: Evan Denton boldly wore a Michigan jersey on last week's Hawkeye Headquarters Weekly. Thanks to that #Hawkeyes win, he had to wear the jersey I wore to Iowa's first Orange Bowl for today's episode.

A confident Evan Denton on Hawkeye Headquarters Weekly in a Michigan jersey before the loss to Iowa.

A clearly forlorn Evan Denton in a late 1990s Iowa jersey on Hawkeye Headquarters Weekly after Michigan's loss. (He's actually just looking down.)

Ryan Jaster in a late 1990s Iowa jersey with Obie at the 2003 Orange Bowl.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 29/09/2026

'Kept responding, kept fighting, never quit': #Hawkeyes discuss their mental toughness during Michigan win www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/09/2026

"To be able to silence a stadium like that, there's no greater feeling": Hawkeye Headquarters reporter Joel Kellar with reaction from Ann Arbor as the #Hawkeyes stun Michigan with a touchdown as time expires: ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/09/2026

Walk with Hawkeye Headquarters reporter Joel Kellar from the tunnel to the field as he gives his reactions to the game after talking to Kirk Ferentz and the #Hawkeyes after the big win at the Big House:

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 26/09/2026

Danger and (safety) dance. (Forgive me, I usually only get to use this during #Hawkeyes games.)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 26/09/2026

You can find all of these headlines and more on HawkeyeHQ.com. 100 percent FREE to click. No paywalls. Real reporting.

All of the headlines on Hawkeye Headquarters from the past three days. We're in Ann Arbor for the game and all of the headlines are linked above in this thread. Everyone is absolutely free to click. No paywalls.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 26/09/2026

Hawkeye Headquarters is in the house! Yes, the Big House. Well, technically Joel Kellar is outside the Big House. But he'll be in the house tomorrow. You get the idea. Here's his coverage from this week:

Hawkeye Headquarters reporter Joel Kellar outside Michigan Stadium delivering a live report earlier today.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 20/09/2026

Final: #Hawkeyes 55, Northern Iowa 0. Now that's a score I've not heard in a long time...

A screenshot of Obi-Wan Kenobi with a 2008 55-0 Iowa win over Minnesota highlighted.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 19/09/2026

A legendary group of Kinnick Stadium Media Wall of Fame inductees will be honored before #Hawkeyes kickoff today: Steve Roe, Mike Hlas, Gary Dolphin and my longtime former colleague, Steve Batterson. We lost Batts in 2023 and he is still so greatly missed.

Photos of the 2026 Kinnick Stadium Media Wall of Fame (from right to left): Steve Batterson, Gary Dolphin, Mike Hlas and Steve Roe.

The 2026 inductees are Steve Batterson, a member of the Quad-City Times sports staff from 1985–2023; Gary Dolphin, longtime radio play-by-play voice for Hawkeye football and men’s basketball; Mike Hlas, sportswriter at The Gazette from 1981–2025; and Steve Roe, who served in Iowa’s athletics communications office from 1990–2023. Batterson is being honored posthumously.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 13/09/2026

Final: #Hawkeyes 16, Iowa State 13. Iowa gets the Cy-Hawk Trophy back.

Cy-Hawk Trophy in 2019. (Photo by Ryan Jaster, HawkeyeHQ.com)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 12/09/2026

Good for [VACATED] to upset Oklahoma and help us all turn the page, but is "lucky break" really the most accurate description of what happened last week against Western Michigan?

An excerpt from the AP game story on Michigan-Oklahoma:

"The Wolverines (2-0) were the butt of jokes all week after a lucky break put a second on the clock and gave Underwood another chance to complete a game-winning Hail Mary against Western Michigan last weekend."

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

Touchdown #Hawkeyes! Evan James with a 77-yard punt return. Iowa leads 40-0 with 2:20 left in the 3rd.

The Tecmo Super Bowl touchdown graphic I modified with the Hawkeyes' Black & Gold Spirit Game stripes in the crowd.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

Touchdown #Hawkeyes! Jeremy Hecklinski to Xavier Williams. With 7:40 left in the half, the #Hawkeyes are up 27-0.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

End 1st: #Hawkeyes 20, Northern Illinois 0. Time to wave! 👋

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

Touchdown #Hawkeyes! How about another Kamari Moulton run? This time for 37 yards. Iowa up 20-0 with 4:10 left in the 1st quarter.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

Touchdown #Hawkeyes! Kamari Moulton for 50 yards. Iowa up 13-0 with 6:46 left in the 1st.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

For the first time in 2026: Touchdown #Hawkeyes! Hank Brown to Tony Diaz for 5 yards. Extra point is no good. Iowa leads 6-0 with 9:52 left in the 1st.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

Wow, just realized this thread took more than two hours. Still don't know what "failed to load blob" means. Sincere thanks for following me & our #Hawkeyes coverage, whether you started 15 years ago at the old place or today on Bluesky, from Hawkmania to Hawkeye Headquarters. See you at 3:15!

The 2015 Big Ten Football Championship Game between Iowa and Michigan State in Indianapolis. (Photo by Ryan Jaster)

Tyler Goodson scores a 2-yard touchdown run in a 19-10 Hawkeyes win over Illinois in 2019. (Ryan Jaster, HawkeyeHQ.com)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

My role has changed a bit in 2026, but I'll still play some of the hits here. Like posting this 2011 Kinnick Stadium seating chart to remind you to wear the right color to today's #Hawkeyes game. (Though I'll never forget the guy winning "fan of the game" wearing white at a goldout.) Enjoy the ride!

This Kinnick Stadium seating chart is probably from 2011, but you get the idea.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

Here's the full schedule so you can make your own game-by-game predictions. I've got the #Hawkeyes going 10-2 – 11-1 if they can duplicate the Woodshed miracle. You have a few more hours of full optimism before we start nitpicking every 3rd and long draw or kneeldown with 3 timeouts before the half.

2026 Hawkeyes (0-0)
9/5/2026 : Northern Illinois 3:15 PM
9/12/2026: Iowa State 6:30 PM
9/19/2026: Northern Iowa 3 PM
9/26/2026: at Michigan TBD
10/3/2026 : Ohio State TBD
10/9/2026: at Washington 8 PM
10/24/2026: at Minnesota TBD
10/31/2026: Wisconsin TBD
11/7/2026: at Northwestern TBD
11/14/2026: Purdue TBD
11/21/2026: at Illinois TBD
11/27/2026: Nebraska 11 AM

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

My PS2 still works, but I retired the Totally Irrelevant Prediction after 10 years. My prognosis is a #Hawkeyes win today, but a close Iowa opener is as likely as 40-0. I was there for the (TIP-predicted) 24-3 win against Wyoming, 7-3 with no TDs & even an unbearably hot goldout loss to NIU in 2013.

The 2013 goldout against Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes lost 30-27 and it was very hot. (Photo by Ryan Jaster)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

It's #Hawkeyes gameday! But we have several hours before kickoff, so gather 'round and I'll share some of the HawkeyeHQ.com videos and stories from the week. Free to watch and read! Thanks for your support as we start our 12th year.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 05/09/2026

I did not make the cut on the promo poster, but I am confident that the selection committee had me in the first 4 out. Anyway, join our NFL pick 'em group (OurQC) for a chance to win a prize to be named later: ourquadcities.com/picks

A promotional poster for the Our Quad Cities "Pro Football Challenge." It includes graphics for Local 4 WHBF, Fox 18 KLJB, Quad Cities CW and photos of on-air personalities Redrick Terry, Hami Arain, Jay Kidwell, Evan Denton, Joel Kellar, Andy McCray, Anthony Peoples and Riley Hemmer. Not pictured: Ryan Jaster

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 31/08/2026

In case no one posted the #Hawkeyes depth chart for Week 1 yet, here it is. There's a tie at quarterback. Reminds me of the Rudock & Beathard days.

Iowa Week 1 depth chart:
QB: Brown OR Hecklinski

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/08/2026

How's this for a loaded #Hawkeyes quote? “In my 13 years coaching linebackers, this might be the most depth we’ve had..." That's from Seth Wallace. Evan Denton has the story: ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

Jayden Montgomery #36 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 17/08/2026

The #Hawkeyes start the year at No. 22 in the AP Top 25. Tavian Banks provides the first throwback visual aid of 2026:

15 Nov 1997: Tavian Banks #22 of the University of Iowa carries the football in a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. (Getty Images)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 29/06/2026

I maintain that the modernization of these in 2019 had potential. #Hawkeyes

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 08/06/2026

Our intern, Ryan Paris, created this video to go with his story: #Hawkeyes quarterbacks by the numbers

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 15/05/2026

"The department will preserve the current court and is developing plans to create commemorative memorabilia for fans and supporters." How much could the #Hawkeyes fetch for this spot?

A decal marks the spot whee guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes broke the NCAA womens all-time scoring record during the match-up against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 25, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 15/05/2026

The #Hawkeyes bought the Elite 8 court from Houston to replace the current floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa Purchases NCAA Elite Eight Court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa Athletics Department has purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight, bringing a piece of March basketball’s biggest stage to Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
The new playing surface comes as the current Carver-Hawkeye Arena court -- last replaced in 2016 -- had reached a typical point in its lifecycle for replacement. The upgrade ensures a high-performance surface for student-athletes, while introducing a visual update inside the venue.
For the first time since the arena opened in 1983, the parquet layout will be replaced with a modern, single-surface design. While the overall look will remain similar to the previous floor, a few new design elements will be incorporated. The court will continue to be known as Mediacom Court.
The maple court is manufactured by Connor Sports, a longtime provider of flooring for NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
The department will preserve the current court and is developing plans to create commemorative memorabilia for fans and supporters.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 02/05/2026

Here's your color coordination calendar for the 2026 #Hawkeyes football season.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 01/05/2026

So the Bulls are bad, maybe the old Tri-Cities Blackhawks are worth rooting for...

Knicks 78, Hawks 29 Scoreboard from CBS Sports

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 29/04/2026

A record 7 #Hawkeyes were picked in this year's #NFL Draft: Logan Jones, Chicago Bears Gennings Dunker, Pittsburgh Steelers Kaden Wetjen, Pittsburgh Steelers Beau Stephens, Seattle Seahawks Karson Sharar, Arizona Cardinals TJ Hall, New Orleans Saints Max Llewellyn, Miami Dolphins

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 08/04/2026

"I don’t know if I’ve been around a better return guy. I don’t think I have in my time.” With Kaden Wetjen, Drew Stevens and Rhys Dakin gone, special teams will look very different for Kirk Ferentz's #Hawkeyes in 2026: www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

Wide receiver Kaden Wetjen #21 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs back a punt return for a touchdown in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 07/04/2026

"That has been one of my bigger fears, just when this whole thing got going, was us getting poached." Kirk Ferentz discusses how the #Hawkeyes construct their football roster in the NIL era: www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

A screenshot of the top story on Hawkeye Headquarters with the headline, "How the Hawkeyes construct their football roster" and a photo of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz by Evan Denton, HawkeyeHQ.com.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 31/03/2026

#Hawkeyes’ Addie Deal enters transfer portal www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

A screenshot of the top story on Hawkeye Headquarters with the headline, "Hawkeyes' Addie Deal enters transfer portal" and a photo of Deal by Rebecca Gratz / NCAA Photos via Getty Images.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 28/03/2026

She did this at the Dodgers game last night when the closer came in. #Hawkeyes

A woman playing the trumpet at a Dodgers game.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 28/03/2026

"Excited to compete, excited to fight, and can't wait..." Ben McCollum and the #Hawkeyes play for a trip to the Final Four today: www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

A screenshot of the top story on Hawkeye Headquarters with the headline, "Hawkeyes prepare for rematch with Illini" and a photo of Iowa players taking the court by Evan Denton, HawkeyeHQ.com.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/03/2026

"If beating a 1 seed with several future pros on it is possible with this roster...well, imagine a couple years from now." This was written before the Nebraska win, but is still worth a read for #Hawkeyes fans. Will Warren has been tracking Ben McCollum possessions for a while – and shows his work.

Mr. Game and Watch with an Iowa Hawkeyes flag.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/03/2026

It's Iowa vs. Illinois for a trip to the Final Four. Is it too late to move Saturday's game to Wharton Field House or The Mark of the Quad Cities? #Hawkeyes

Pictures of Wharton Field House and The Mark of the Quad Cities, previous homes of the CBA's Quad-City Thunder.

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/03/2026

UPDATE: Hear from Bennett Stirtz, Kael Combs, Cooper Koch and Ben McCollum after the #Hawkeyes' comeback win: www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

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Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist @ryanmjaster.hawkeyehq.com · 27/03/2026

#Hawkeyes rally to advance to Elite 8 for first time since 1987 www.ourquadcities.com/sports/hawke...

Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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