The Hawkeye Wave is the best tradition in college sports. When the Kinnick clock hits zero, at the end of the first quarter, 70,000+ football fans turn their attention from the field to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

The Iowa Wave Shirt brings together Hawkeye fans, friends of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital (UISFCH) and generous hearts across our country in support of children at UISFCH. Support of the Iowa Wave Shirt demonstrates that together, we can make a difference in the lives of the children that are treated at UISFCH.

Sep 30, 2023 · The Hawkeye Wave at Iowa home football games has quickly become of the best traditions in college sports. What is it, and how did it get started?

Sep 1, 2018 · Last season the Hawkeyes started the 'Iowa wave,' a new tradition where Iowa fans turn away from the field at the end of the first quarter to wave to the children watching from the windows of...

Sep 5, 2024 · Following the first quarter of Iowa's 24-3 win over Wyoming, fans in Kinnick Stadium turned and waved at all the children in the hospital's 12th floor window. That heartwarming gesture...

Oct 10, 2024 · USA Today announced this week that Iowa football's "Hawkeye Wave" was picked as the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best College Sports Tradition.

Dec 31, 2021 · The Iowa Wave was created in 2017. At the end of the first quarter of each Iowa football home game, Iowa fans and players turn to face away from the field, and begin waving in the direction of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Oct 9, 2021 · What is the Iowa Wave? The Iowa Wave occurs at the end of the first quarter of every home game played at Kinnick Stadium.

Oct 26, 2024 · Sometimes called the “Kinnick Wave” or officially the “Hawkeye Wave,” the Iowa Wave is a unique blend of tradition and compassion, showcasing the positive impact sports can bring. This tradition, started in 2017, is relatively new compared to the century-old customs some schools celebrate.

Sometimes called the “Kinnick Wave” or officially the “Hawkeye Wave,” the Iowa Wave is a unique blend of tradition and compassion, showcasing the positive impact sports can bring. This...