Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 11-05-25

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A new era of Iowa Men’s Basketball begins under Head Coach Ben McCollum as the Hawkeyes prepare to open the season Tuesday night against Robert Morris. McCollum’s first Iowa roster features a mix of new faces and size — from 6'8" returner Cooper Koch to 6'10" transfer Alvaro Folgueiras and 6'11" freshman Trevin Jirak. The backcourt is anchored by All-American guard Bennett Stirtz, one of college basketball’s top returning seniors after earning Missouri Valley Player of the Year honors at Drake. Hear from McCollum and newcomers Cam Manyawu and Brendan Hausen as they discuss the transition to the Big Ten and what to expect from this year’s Hawkeye squad.

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Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 10-29-25

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This week’s Fight for Iowa spotlights a transformation decades in the making. When the sun rises on November 3, construction crews will break ground on a full-scale renovation of the University of Iowa’s historic Finkbine Golf Course — a 200-acre property that’s been home to Hawkeye golf since the 1950s. The redesign aims to create one of the Big Ten’s and Midwest’s premier public golf experiences, complementing the new Nagle Family Clubhouse and state-of-the-art practice facilities.

Host Gary Dolphin visits with Finkbine General Manager Josh Clay, who shares his excitement for the project’s future and how it honors the course’s rich tradition — from hosting the PGA’s Amana VIP events to welcoming the Ben Hogan Tour’s Hawkeye Open and multiple Big Ten Championships. Thanks to a major lead gift from Fritz and Mary Lee Nagle Duda, Finkbine is poised to reopen in 2027 as a world-class golf destination for Hawkeyes and the State of Iowa.

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Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 10-22-25

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This week on Fight for Iowa, we’re taking a trip back to one of the most iconic seasons in Hawkeye history — 1985. Former Iowa defensive lineman Hap Peterson joins the show to reflect on the attitude, grit, and preparation that defined the Hawkeyes’ dominant defense.

From the unforgettable wins that propelled Iowa to the nation’s No. 1 ranking, to the brotherhood that still connects those players decades later, Peterson shares inside stories that capture what made that team so special.

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Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 10-15-25

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This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, we’re joined by Hawkeye legend Chuck Long as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Iowa Football team — one of the most iconic squads in program history. Long reflects on that unforgettable season, the moments that defined it, and the legacy that group of Hawkeyes left behind.

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