It's a two-part episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe ahead of Saturday's game against Michigan State. First, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com joins the show to tell us what to expect from the Spartans and the situation in East Lansing after Mel Tucker was fired. Then, John answers your questions about the Iowa offense.

Michigan State preview and an Iowa offense mailbag | Hawk Off The Press

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Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller joins The Gazette's John Steppe to talk about the Hawkeyes’ slow start after a hyped preseason, recovering in a balanced Big Ten, Brody Brecht’s recent resurgence on the mound, Duane Banks Field renovation plans and more.

Iowa baseball update: Rick Heller on 2024 season ups and downs, Duane Banks Field renovation plans

A busy week of Iowa football news this spring included the NFL Draft, open spring practice and transfer portal comings and goings. David Eickholt of 247Sports joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off the Press podcast to discuss.

Iowa spring football takeaways and transfer portal questions | Hawk Off The Press

Indianapolis Star reporter (and University of Iowa alum) Chloe Peterson joins The Gazette's John Steppe to discuss Caitlin Clark’s fit with the Indiana Fever and expectations for her rookie season in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark in the WNBA: Previewing her rookie season with the Indiana Fever

It’s Iowa and Colorado in the NCAA women’s basketball Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. Boulder Daily-Camera reporter Brian Howell joins The Gazette's John Steppe to help preview the game and let us know what to expect from the Buffaloes.

What to expect in Iowa's Sweet 16 rematch against Colorado

The 2023-24 finale of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of famer Dick Briggs puts a bow on the college wrestling season with takeaways from the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

Michigan State preview and an Iowa offense mailbag | Hawk Off The Press

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