Merger of Hawkeye Beacon into On3: Future and Access Updates

The acquisition of Rivals by On3 is resulting in significant changes for fan sites, including Hawkeye Beacon, which will cease publication after June 30. The site will be merged into Hawkeye Report and redirect to the On3 platform starting July 1. Current Rivals subscribers will have their subscriptions converted to On3. Additionally, improvements will include user data and historical message board posts being integrated into the new platform, though some features will roll out later. The Hawkeye Beacon staff will not continue with Iowa coverage, but will remain active through the end of June.

By the Numbers

• Hawkeye Beacon will publish its last content by June 30, 2023.
• From July 1, the site will redirect to Hawkeye Report and On3.

State of Play

• Rivals fan sites are being merged into On3 platforms, affecting various programs.
• The Hawkeye Report team will continue to cover Iowa sports post-merger.

What’s Next

Following the merger, there will be a focus on how fan data and historical posts are integrated into On3. The timeline for these features is yet to be disclosed, but updates will follow as plans unfold.

Bottom Line

The transition marks the end of an era for Hawkeye Beacon while also ensuring that Iowa fans retain access to quality sports coverage through Hawkeye Report on On3. This change highlights the evolving nature of sports media platforms.

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