Erin Shapland

Joined: Sep 8, 2025

Erin covers the Iowa Hawkeyes for On SI, reporting on all aspects of the championship chase that comes with a storied franchise. A fan of all storylines, who's looking to bring the latest news and updates to one of professional sports' greatest fanbases.

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen reacts during a basketball game against the Lindenwood Lions Dec. 13, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar (43) talks with teammates during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Register

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

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches a replay during a game against the Michigan State Spartans Nov. 22, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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' head coach is staying on for another season, and fans are sharing a mixed response.

Former Iowa Tight End George Kittle is in attendance during a second-round NCAA Tournament game between Iowa and West Virginia, Monday, March 25, 2024 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes legend didn't take kindly to some recent criticism from a Nebraska alum, and said so on Monday Night Football.