Fight for Iowa – The Official Podcast of Iowa Athletics

This special edition of the  Fight for Iowa  podcast features former Hawkeye star and longtime NFL standout  Micah Hyde , who has been named this year’s  America Needs Farmers (ANF) Honoree . Hyde reflects on his career at Iowa, his success with the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, and the values that connect his journey with the ANF tradition. He shares how lessons learned...

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The 136th season of Iowa Hawkeye Football kicks off this week, and with it comes the induction of a new class into the  Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame . In this week’s  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin visits with two of the newest members. Brandon Scherff , Iowa’s 2014 Outland Trophy winner and longtime NFL All-Pro, reflects on his career, life after football, and his small-town...

Today’s top college football programs combine muscle, nutrition, and sports science to gain an edge — and Iowa’s  Hansen Football Performance Center  is among the best in the nation. In this week’s  Fight for Iowa , Gary Dolphin visits with Hawkeye strength and conditioning director  Raimond Braithwaite , now in his 21st season with the program and sixth as director, about how...

The preseason Top 25 is out, and the Big Ten is well-represented — including several teams Iowa will host at Kinnick this fall. On this week’s  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin checks in from fall camp as the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2024 season. Head coach  Kirk Ferentz  shares thoughts on his 27th year at the helm and why this is his favorite time of year. New quarterbac...

This week on the  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin shares observations from a recent Iowa Men’s Basketball practice under new head coach  Ben McCollum . With an early emphasis on defense and team chemistry, the Hawkeyes are taking shape ahead of the 2025–26 season. Dolphin catches up with senior guard  Bennett Stirtz , last seasons Missouri Valley Player of the Year who’s...

This week on the  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin sits down with former Hawkeye star  Kenyon Murray  to reflect on a legacy that spans two generations of Iowa basketball. With sons  Keegan  and  Kris Murray  now making their mark in the NBA, Kenyon and his wife Michelle are focused on giving back through a cutting-edge new sports complex and the ...

She was an All-Big Ten standout, a pro softball veteran, and now she’s back in Black and Gold. New Iowa Softball Head Coach  Stacy May Johnson  joins the  Fight for Iowa  podcast to talk about returning to Iowa City, reshaping the Hawkeye roster, and building a winning culture. In just six weeks on the job, May Johnson has brought in seven freshmen, seven sophomores and juniors...

The countdown is on—just  seven weeks  until the Hawkeyes take the field against Albany to open the 2024 season. On this episode of  Fight for Iowa , we focus on two of Iowa’s biggest game-changers on special teams and a key voice in the linebacker room. Rhys Dakin , a FWAA Freshman All-American punter, looks to build on an impressive debut. Kaden Wetjen , the JET Award winner and n...

This week’s episode features former Hawkeye sharpshooter Payton Sandfort, who’s now chasing his NBA dream with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. After catching the eye of Thunder GM Sam Presti during the Big Ten Tournament—despite playing through torn labrums—Sandfort was invited to Game 5 of the NBA Finals and never looked back. He’s now signed with the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, r...

On this week’s  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz discusses the landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement and what it means for the future of Hawkeye student-athletes and NIL. Goetz reflects on the challenges ahead, the opportunity for growth, and the confidence she has in Iowa’s coaches and programs moving forward. Then, Iowa women’s basketball standout Hannah Stuel...

This week on  Fight for Iowa , Gary Dolphin catches up with two key leaders of the Hawkeye offense. Right tackle Gennings Dunker reflects on Iowa’s powerful run game and the offensive line’s pursuit of another standout season. Quarterback Mark Gronowski, a transfer from South Dakota State, shares his goals and background—including lessons from his dad, a former Drake QB. Plus, former Hawkeye...

Veteran Hawkeye football players are back in Iowa City for summer workouts as a new era under QB Mark Gronowski and OC Tim Lester takes shape. Gary Dolphin details key position battles, offensive leaders like Addison Ostrenga and Logan Jones, and defensive anchors including Aaron Graves and Xavier Nwankpa. Plus, Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum joins the show to talk about rebuilding...

This week on the  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes former Hawkeye great and longtime NFL standout  Micah Hyde . From his days locking down Big Ten offenses in the Iowa secondary to making big plays in Green Bay and Buffalo, Hyde reflects on the moments that defined his career. He talks about the culture under Kirk Ferentz, his transition to the NFL, and the pride he st...

This week on the  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes two key voices from the Iowa Football coaching staff. New running backs coach  Omar Young  discusses his transition to the Hawkeyes, his coaching philosophy, and what excites him about Iowa’s backfield. Offensive line coach  George Barnett  returns to share insights on player development, the identity of...

This week on the  Fight for Iowa  podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes two standout Hawkeyes from different corners of the athletic department. Iowa Rowing’s  Molly Shannon  shares her path to becoming a team leader, the mental and physical grind of rowing, and how the Hawkeyes are making waves this season. Then, Iowa Football kicker  Drew Stevens  joins the show to talk ab...

This week on the  Fight for Iowa Podcast , Gary Dolphin welcomes Bennett Stirtz, a key new addition to the Iowa men’s basketball team. The former Drake Bulldog is making the move to Iowa City alongside new Hawkeye head coach Ben McCollum. Stirtz shares what it means to follow his coach to the Big Ten, how he plans to contribute right away, and why he’s excited to wear the Black and Gold. Don’...