Caitlin Clark participates in Iowa's Hawkeye Wave tradition during Ohio State game

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Caitlin Clark participates in Iowa's Hawkeye Wave tradition during Ohio State game
Summary

Caitlin Clark joined Iowa's Hawkeye Wave on October 3 from Stead Family Children's Hospital during the Iowa vs. Ohio State football game. The event is a heartfelt tradition where fans wave to pediatric patients watching from the hospital. This year, Clark, a former Iowa star and current WNBA player, was the guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay before participating in the wave, making her presence special for the children. Ohio State's coach Ryan Day also contributed by sending letters to the children prior to the game, emphasizing the community spirit involved in the event.

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  • •Caitlin Clark participated in Iowa's Hawkeye Wave on October 3.
  • •The event involves 70,000 fans waving to kids in the hospital.
  • •Clark was the guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay.
  • •Ohio State's Ryan Day sent letters to children at the hospital.
  • •The Hawkeye Wave tradition began in 2017 and continues to grow.
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