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.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Terrell Washington Jr. (8) carries the ball as Massachusetts Minutemen defensive lineman Erik Hehl (33) defends Sept. 13, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods walks along the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Emely Rodriguez stands for a photo during Iowa Women's Basketball media day at Carver Hawkeye arena in Iowa City, Oct. 14, 2025.

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.

Basketball

Chit Chat Wright suffered a brutal injury in the Iowa Hawkeyes win over Baylor last month.

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.

Wrestling

The Iowa Hawkeyes have revealed the schedule for the 2026 wrestling camp.

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

Football

This Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman played all 12 games this season and is expected to head to the NFL in 2026.

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

Football

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

Football

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.

Football

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

Football

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.

Football

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

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.

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

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.