Nishant Gupta

Nishant Gupta

Joined: Sep 3, 2025

Nishant is a sports writer with over four years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and soccer. He has bylines in several reputable digital media platforms, including Sportskeeda, Athlon Sports, Pro Football & Sports Network, and PinkVilla. He's known for delivering insightful and engaging coverage on everything, turning game-day grit into punchy storytelling.

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is pictured during a college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions Oct. 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Michigan State Spartans. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Marcello Vitti (2) of Divine Child stands on the end zone after scoring a rushing touchdown against Harper Woods during the Division 4 regional final at John Glenn High School in Westland on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes early signing period continues to get busier with three more signing announcements.

Iowa City West lineman Colin Whitters is pictured after practice Sept. 10, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to make multiple 2026 commits official as soon as the early signing period begins.

Winneconne High School's Brody Schaffer (3) runs the ball against Seymour High School on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Seymour High School in Seymour, Wis. Winneconne won the game, 29-12, to finish the regular season undefeated and clinch the outright Bay Conference title.
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Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes will add a three-star wide receiver to the 2026 recruiting class when the early signing period kicks off.

Waterloo West's Carson Nielsen warms up on the sideline during the West Des Moines Valley and Waterloo West football game at Valley Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in West Des Moines.

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes will officially add a top 2026 recruit to their roster in the early signing period.

Iowa center Layla Hays (12) looks to score against Ashland forward Jenna Slates (24) Oct. 30, 2025 during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes are off to a flying 6-0 start and have jumped up in AP Rankings with a win over No. 7 Baylor.

Iowa guard Chit-Chat Wright (11) drives to the basket Nov. 9, 2025 during a women’s basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes' Chit-Chat Wright took an upper body blow in 57-52 win over Baylor.

Nov 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be without two starters when they host the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium in the season finale.

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen watches her team Oct. 30, 2025 during an exhibition game against the Ashland Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes once seemed to be the front runners but didn't end up as the five-star small forward's final choice.

Oct 25, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Iowa Hawkeyes have secured a commitment from a three-star wide receiver from the 2026 class.

Nov 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches game action against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Iowa Hawkeyes have some heft competition for one defensive back.

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67), center, stands with teammates for the national anthem Nov. 8, 2025 before a Big Ten Football game against the Oregon Ducks at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Iowa Hawkeyes On SI give our prediction for this weeks' game against the 7-2 USC Trojans

Nov 4, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum stands for the national anthem at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for his first game as the Hawkeyes head coach before the game against the Robert Morris Colonials. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Ben McCollum sealed their recruit of the 2026 class.