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3 of the best Iowa Football transfers who will prove they are worth every NIL penny

Wide receiver Tony Diaz, running back Lendo Phillips Jr., and defensive lineman Brice Stevenson have a solid chance to make the most impact in 2026.
dearoldgold · May 22, 2026 · football

A top OL recruit is just what the Hawkeyes need to jumpstart the 2028 recruiting class

Zubeck, a six-foot-seven prospect from Shawnee Mission East High School in Kansas, is the latest big prospect the Hawkeyes want to add to the offensive line group.
dearoldgold · May 22, 2026

Iowa has entered the race for a talented four-star player with massive upside

Thompson is a two-way star for the Crusaders, lining up at defensive back and wide receiver last season.
dearoldgold · May 22, 2026

Kirk Ferentz and Iowa fell flat in an attempt to pry a talented prospect from Michigan

The Hawkeyes were in Hampton's final four, but he chose Michigan during a commitment ceremony on May 21.
dearoldgold · May 22, 2026

Detroit made the obvious choice by keeping a former Hawkeye in the Motor City

After declining Campbell's fifth-year option that would've paid him $21.925 million next season, the organization made sure to keep him in Detroit.
dearoldgold · May 21, 2026

The new Field of Dreams ballpark has an unexpected Iowa Hawkeyes tribute

The ballpark is currently under construction, and the move to name the press box after Dolphin came from the "Bring it Home" Campaign National Advisory Board.
dearoldgold · May 21, 2026 · track field

Bennett Stirtz's influence is already paying dividends on the recruiting trail

Jamison is one of the first targets Ben McCollum offered after taking the Iowa job last March, and he is excited for the opportunity to officially visit the program.
dearoldgold · May 21, 2026

When Rick Heller uses the word 'collapse' more than once, you know it wasn't good

The Hawkeyes' backs are up against a wall as they now face Purdue in an elimination game following a loss to 12-seed Michigan State.
dearoldgold · May 20, 2026

If there is one thing that you don't miss with when Kirk Ferentz is around, it's punting

The new, complicated rule was voted down 18-0 by every program in the Big Ten, with Ferentz among the loudest opponents.
dearoldgold · May 20, 2026

Iowa fans would LOVE to see Ben McCollum snag a talented Hawkeye legacy prospect

Evans is the son of former Hawkeye Reggie Evans, who was a two-year member of the Hawkeyes and a fan favorite. Despite going undrafted, Evans carved out a nice 13-year NBA career.
dearoldgold · May 20, 2026

The Hawkeyes got some great news as a versatile athlete has them in his final four

Hampton, a three-star prospect from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has four Big Ten programs, including Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State, in his final four.
dearoldgold · May 20, 2026

Iowa's uncanny ability of erasing early deficits and winning saved them...for now

The Hawkeyes have made a habit of going down early and coming from behind to make things interesting, and they outlasted the Fighting Illini.
dearoldgold · May 19, 2026

Iowa is taking a chance on a versatile 2028 DL prospect to boost its recruiting class

Dwyer line up in multiple places across the defensive line for the Crusaders defense as a sophomore last season.
dearoldgold · May 19, 2026

The "Czar of the Playbook" expects big things from Kaden Wetjen's rookie year

Wetjen was drafted No. 121 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft and is projected to make an immediate impact on special teams next season.
dearoldgold · May 18, 2026

Caitlin Clark's latest ridiculous WNBA record took her only 57 career games to achieve

Clark accomplished the amazing feat in only 57 career games, passing Courtney Vandersloot, who has notched 10 games of 20+ points and 10+ assists in 436 career games.
dearoldgold · May 18, 2026

3 keys to victory for Iowa Baseball to knock off Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament

Iowa battles Illinois in its first game of the Tournament that ultimately decides who gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
dearoldgold · May 18, 2026 · baseball

Iowa's record-setting weekend proves the bats are heating up at just the right time

Iowa's bats were insanely hot over the weekend at Principal Park in Des Moines, just in time for their first-round matchup against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament.
dearoldgold · May 18, 2026

A top Iowa target proved why he has to be at the top of Ben McCollum's priority list

Daughtry finished with 37 points on 15/23 shooting and added five assists during the Florida Rebels' 100-80 over the Nightrydas during an EYBL Session II game in Memphis.
dearoldgold · May 16, 2026

Incredible memories aren't the only thing Iowa is bringing back from the Elite 8

The floor will replace the current floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, which was last replaced in 2016.
dearoldgold · May 16, 2026

The Hawkeyes headed overseas to snag an intriguing prospect to add to the 2026 class

Stromdahl previously played for RIG Lulea, an academy team in Sweden that played in the Swedish top-tier league.
dearoldgold · May 15, 2026

A prolific Division III scorer is headed to Iowa City to provide a boost to Jan Jensen

Medina averaged 23.6 points per game for Knox College last season, which was the second-highest average in all of Division III women's basketball.
dearoldgold · May 15, 2026 · mens basketball

A former member of Tight End U is heading to Green Bay after a brief tenure in Houston

The Texans selected Lachey in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft before waiving him and re-signing him to the practice squad last season.
dearoldgold · May 13, 2026

Kirk Ferentz's coaching tree grows after the addition of a former NFL offensive guru

67 years after Moore played for the Hawkeyes, he is heading back to where it all started.
dearoldgold · May 13, 2026

Bennett Stirtz could shoot up draft boards after his shooting showcase at the Combine

Stirtz ranked No. 1 in spot-up shooting, No. 2 in side-mid-side, and No. 3 in shooting off the dribble.
dearoldgold · May 12, 2026

Iowa locked up Ben McCollum and its status as a contender in one fell swoop

The deal keeps McCollum in Iowa City through the 2032 season and starts at $4.35 million per year, increasing to $4.85 million by 2032 (before bonuses).
dearoldgold · May 12, 2026

Iowa's impressive Big Ten Tournament streak goes on thanks to some help from Ohio State

It wasn't the way they would have wanted the streak to continue, but the Hawkeyes are into the postseason for the 11th straight season.
dearoldgold · May 11, 2026

Joel Klatt revealed why he is worried about the Iowa offense, and it isn't about the QB

The offensive line is replacing three starters and important pieces from last season, including Logan Jones, Gennins Dunker, and Beau Stephens.
dearoldgold · May 11, 2026

The Bears have 'Large' plans for one of their undrafted free agent signings

Large was a tight end/fullback hybrid with the Hawkeyes, and Ben Johnson admits he is someone they had their eyes on before the draft.
dearoldgold · May 11, 2026

It's not everyday a legend lets you use his number, and Logan Jones knows its special

The Chicago Bears drafted Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now he has extremely high expectations with the No. 54 on his chest.
dearoldgold · May 11, 2026

Gennings Dunker and his glorious red mullet are officially staying in Pittsburgh

Dunker is locked up in Pittsburgh for at least the next four years.
dearoldgold · May 10, 2026

Kaden Wetjen is bringing the speed to Pittsburgh after inking his first pro deal

Wetjen and his blazing speed are staying in Pittsburgh for at least the next four years after the Steelers drafted him with the No. 121 overall pick.
dearoldgold · May 10, 2026

The Iowa tight end group just got even more lethal after a massive injury update

Ostrenga has been out since last season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a September 2025 game against Iowa State in Ames.
dearoldgold · May 10, 2026

It didn't take long for Kate Martin to find a new home after the Valkyries cut her loose

Martin spent the 2025 season with the Golden State Valkyries and averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game.
dearoldgold · May 10, 2026

Caitlin Clark believes she was 'a couple of buckets' away from a really good game

Clark returned for her first regular-season WNBA game since July 2025 and was solid but inconsistent.
dearoldgold · May 09, 2026

It took all of one game for Caitlin Clark to get back to smashing WNBA records

Even though the Indiana Fever lost 107-104 to the Dallas Wings, Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds, and 250+ assists.
dearoldgold · May 09, 2026

Bennett Stirtz is already impressing NBA scouts in unsurprising news to Hawkeye fans

Stirtz is in Chicago for the 2026 NBA Draft Combine and is reportedly in great shape, and shooting lights out in training.
dearoldgold · May 09, 2026

Bennett Stirtz's NBA Draft position is holding steady as we get closer to Draft night

Stirtz has consistently generated NBA Draft buzz since his breakout season for the Drake Bulldogs in 2024-2025.
dearoldgold · May 09, 2026

An interesting prediction by Andy Katz has the Hawkeyes going back-to-back

Even though the NCAA is expanding the field to 76 teams, Iowa is still projected to be easily in the Tournament.
dearoldgold · May 09, 2026 · track field

Iowa's past failures to reach the NCAA Tournament now hurt just a little bit more

Under Fran McCaffery, it took the program four years to reach the big dance, and even though they made it seven times, it could've been more.
dearoldgold · May 09, 2026

Major Ben McCollum news has Iowa positioned as a Big Ten contender for years to come

McCollum led the Hawkeyes to the Elite 8 in his first season in charge, and now he will be in Iowa City for the foreseeable future.
dearoldgold · May 08, 2026

The NCAA has officially made March Madness more maddening than ever before

The approval expands the field from 68 to 76 during March Madness in a highly criticized move.
dearoldgold · May 07, 2026 · track field

A former Hawkeye crowd favorite continues to rapidly rise up the coaching ranks

Davis joins the Colonels after spending two seasons with Evansville as a graduate assistant and assistant coach.
dearoldgold · May 07, 2026

The Valkyries' questionable decision-making continued after axing a former Hawkeye

Martin joined the Valkyries during the 2024 WNBA expansion draft before the organization's debut season in 2025.
dearoldgold · May 07, 2026

The heartbreak for Hawkeye fans is complete as Drake Ayala officially heads to Ames

Ayala goes from one side of the heated rivalry to the other, joining fellow Hawkeye and Iowa State head coach Brent Metcalf in Ames.
dearoldgold · May 07, 2026

The WNBA continues to give Caitlin Clark bulletin board material with its latest flub

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers led the voting with 33%, while Clark and A'Ja Wilson both earned 20%.
dearoldgold · May 06, 2026

Ben McCollum missed out on an elite prospect, and his decision isn't easy to stomach

Iowa State continues its dominance on the recruiting trail in the state of Wisconsin, as Iowa just missed out on a top prospect.
dearoldgold · May 06, 2026

A duo of talented Hawkeyes are headed to the desert to make their USA Basketball debuts

The USA Basketball 3X Showcase and 3x3 development camp will be used as an evaluation for potential selection for Team USA in the future.
dearoldgold · May 06, 2026

Seth Wallace worked his magic again by locking up another prolific in-state LB

Van Maanen is a star LB prospect from Pella High School in Pella, Iowa, who had a prolific junior season for the Dutch with 92.5 tackles in 2025.
dearoldgold · May 06, 2026

Jan Jensen has nothing but excitement about the upside of one of her newest signings

Faison officially signed with the program and is looking for an expanded role after only playing 7.8 minutes as a freshman for the Georgia Bulldogs last season.
dearoldgold · May 05, 2026

Better late than never for a two-way in-state star as a late addition to the 2026 class

Alford was a two-way star for Kuemper Catholic in Carroll, Iowa, tallying 51 catches for 714 yards and 7 touchdowns on offense, adding 77 total tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He also added six interceptions.
dearoldgold · May 05, 2026 · football