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 18, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa’s Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright shoots a free throw during a women’s basketball practice July 1, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa head coach Tom Brands instructs Patrick Kennedy during a 174-pound match against Pittsburgh Nov. 21, 2025 during a dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Sep 13, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) looks on before the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes hoist the Heroes Trophy after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes finished the regular season with an 8-4 record and will play the Vanderbilt Commodores in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

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

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The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their first commitment of the 2027 recruiting class.

Iowa City West wide receiver and linebacker Ethan Headings is pictured after practice Sept. 10, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes' homegrown talent has been committed to South Dakota State since April.

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

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Follow along as the Iowa Hawkeyes builds their 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period.

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.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive corps gets a major boost on the first day of early signing period.

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

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A top offensive lineman from the 2026 recruiting class is set to sign with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have received another signing confirmation from a four-star defensive back.

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

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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.

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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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.

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.

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.