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The Dolphins pulled a unique 180 on their Mark Gronowski decision after one game

The Dolphins are resigning Gronowski after initially signing him as an undrafted free agent and waiving him before the start of the preseason.
dearoldgold · Aug 17, 2026

Iowa's preseason ranking creates an intriguing start to the Big Ten Conference slate

The Hawkeyes have games against current No. 16 Michigan (Sept. 26), No. 1 Ohio State (Oct. 3), and No. 17 Washington (Oct. 9) in three straight weeks.
dearoldgold · Aug 17, 2026

Iowa's precarious spot in the AP Preseason rankings is right where they should be

This is the highest preseason ranking the Hawkeyes have received since being ranked No. 18 in 2021, when they finished that season No. 23 overall.
dearoldgold · Aug 17, 2026

The best moment from the Kids Day open practice had nothing to do with the players

Raue will be Iowa's Kid Captain during the Nebraska game on November 27.
dearoldgold · Aug 17, 2026

There was a clear winner from the Kids Day open practice, and it might surprise you

The unit won't have a shortage of options heading into next season.
dearoldgold · Aug 16, 2026

There was a clear winner from the Kids Day open practice, and it might surprising

The unit won't have a shortage of options heading into next season.
dearoldgold · Aug 16, 2026

The starting QB battle should be done and dusted after a very revealing open practice

Hecklinski finished his day with an unofficial statline of 205 passing yards and 5 touchdowns on 17/25 passing, while Brown finished with 42 passing yards and 0 touchdowns on 9/21 passing.
dearoldgold · Aug 16, 2026 · football

4 of the biggest takeaways from a revealing Kids Day open practice at Kinnick Stadium

Jeremy Hecklinski proved he is QB1; LJ Phillips was a standout; DJ Vonnahme will be a big problem; and the defense was good, not great, on Kids Day.
dearoldgold · Aug 16, 2026

A duo of emerging wide receivers is exactly what the doctor ordered for Iowa's offense

Kirk Ferentz said Vander Zee and Howard have improved a lot in fall camp, with KJ Parker close behind.
dearoldgold · Aug 15, 2026

Kirk Ferentz finally alluded to what will ultimately decide who is the starting QB

The quarterback competition between Jeremy Hecklinski is neck-and-neck, and could come down to the final days before the start of the regular season.
dearoldgold · Aug 15, 2026 · football

Iowa fans should expect to see Kirk Ferentz on the sidelines for years to come

Ferentz addressed the media following Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium and discussed a variety of topics, including his future and possible retirement.
dearoldgold · Aug 14, 2026

It took Kaden Wetjen one game to put the NFL on notice that he is here to stay

Wetjen put up a stellar all-around performance, tallying 79 receiving yards and a touchdown and 71 combined return yards.
dearoldgold · Aug 14, 2026 · football

With Caitlin Clark healthy, a significant spike in WNBA viewership isn't a surprise

With Clark mostly healthy this season and all Indiana Fever games nationally televised, league-wide viewership is up 15%.
dearoldgold · Aug 13, 2026

A recent fall camp video has done nothing to temper Tony Diaz's immense hype

Ever since transferring to the Hawkeyes this offseason, Diaz has made multiple eye-popping catches, regardless of who's been under center.
dearoldgold · Aug 13, 2026

The No. 23 could be the Hawkeyes' lucky number during a pivotal 2026 season

Running back Brevin Doll and linebacker Landyn Van Kekerix have the potential to make a bigger impact for the Hawkeyes this season than they have in the past.
dearoldgold · Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Montgomery's potential breakout campaign just got a massive vote of confidence

Montgomery burst onto the scene last season, tallying 44 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, and two pass breakups in 13 games (7 starts).
dearoldgold · Aug 13, 2026

Luke Lachey's NFL future is once again in limbo as the injury bug has bitten again

After being waived by the Houston Texans, Green Bay signed Lachey in the offseason, but has since released him due to a foot injury.
dearoldgold · Aug 13, 2026

Xavier Nwankpa put a cherry on top of a great summer with a viral bone-crushing hit

Nwankpa not only showed he is aggressively pursuing a roster spot with the Kansas City Chiefs, but also that college rivalries don't die, as he crushed former Cornhuskers RB, Emmett Johnson.
dearoldgold · Aug 12, 2026

McKenna Woliczko's commitment could pay off in more ways than one for Jan Jensen

Hunter is ranked as California's No. 5 overall player and was a former teammate of current Hawkeye McKenna Woliczko.
dearoldgold · Aug 12, 2026

A mind-blowing Caitlin Clark stat will make all the haters cringe at her greatness

Through the first 81 games of her career (not including the Fever's most recent win over NY), Clark has already outscored 84% of all WNBA guards in league history.
dearoldgold · Aug 12, 2026

An elite 2027 center prospect just gave Jan Jensen exactly the news she wanted to hear

After recently scheduling an official visit to Iowa City on September 11, Hartwell released her final three choices, including Georgia, Iowa, and Virginia Tech.
dearoldgold · Aug 11, 2026

The reports of Iowa's DL demise could be overblown thanks to a new 'freak' on the outside

Brown was named as the No. 28 overall "freak" on Bruce Feldman's annual "Freaks List" heading into the 2026 season.
dearoldgold · Aug 11, 2026

It wouldn't be awards watch list season without a Hawkeye on the Lou Groza Watch List

Ozick transferred to the Iowa program from North Dakota State in the offseason. In his three-year NDSU career, Ozick made 19 of 23 field goal attempts, including a long of 54 yards, and was also a key part of their 2024 FCS National Championship team.
dearoldgold · Aug 11, 2026 · track field

Even an Achilles injury couldn't slow down George Kittle from another dynamic season

Kittle checked at No. 46, his eighth consecutive season inside the top 50.
dearoldgold · Aug 11, 2026

The gut punches on the recruiting trail are stacking up for Tom Brands and Iowa wrestling

Amato is considered the No. 6 overall prospect at 150 pounds in the 2027 recruiting class and has been committed to the program since October 2025.
dearoldgold · Aug 10, 2026 · wrestling

Riley Moss balling out in training camp is exactly what Iowa and Denver fans want to see

Moss has been diligently working to reduce his penalties next season, but he isn't changing his aggressive style.
dearoldgold · Aug 10, 2026

Mark Gronowski's NFL career snag does not signal the end of the line for the talented QB

Gronowski is far too talented not to make an NFL roster, and he still has time to catch on with another organization before the start of the 2026-2027 season.
dearoldgold · Aug 10, 2026

Tristan Wirfs' continued NFL success is a microcosm of the Iowa football program

Wirfs checked in at No. 52 in the NFL Top 100 Players list before the 2026-2027 season.
dearoldgold · Aug 10, 2026 · football

Two Iowa natives continue proving why Hawkeye football has elite development

The NFL released its annual list of its top 100 players, with Cooper DeJean (No. 38) and Jack Campbell (No. 88) both making the list.
dearoldgold · Aug 09, 2026 · football

A top-20 2027 prospect gave Ben McCollum a double dose of great news

Davis recently scheduled a visit to the program this October and now has the Hawkeyes in his final 10 list of preferred destinations.
dearoldgold · Aug 09, 2026

The annual Cy-Hawk game could be won off the field in a make-or-break recruiting weekend

The Cy-Hawk rivalry game is set to host 18 potential commits for the Hawkeyes, including 16 in the 2028 class and two in the 2029 class.
dearoldgold · Aug 09, 2026 · track field

A breakout freshman campaign was just the tip of the iceberg for TE DJ Vonnahme

Vonnahme was added to the Mackey Award Watch List after leading the Hawkeyes in receiving yards last season.
dearoldgold · Aug 07, 2026

Zach Lutmer is poised to accomplish a rare Iowa Football program feat in 2026

The Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football, and Lutmer could be the first in Iowa program history to win it.
dearoldgold · Aug 07, 2026 · football

Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck have all the potential to join Hawkeye Football royalty

The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college football.
dearoldgold · Aug 06, 2026 · football

Multiple question marks didn't dissuade CFB coaches from giving Iowa some respect

The Hawkeyes are coming off a 9-4 record in 2025, but are returning only 10 starters.
dearoldgold · Aug 06, 2026

Caitlin Clark is taking her talents to the world stage and it's just what Team USA needs

Clark is making her FIBA debut after winning gold medals for Team USA during FIBA junior competitions earlier in her career.
dearoldgold · Aug 06, 2026

Caitlin Clark's rare accomplishment proves she belongs among the WNBA elites

Clark was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 25.7 points on 53 percent shooting, with 9.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game from July 27 through August 2.
dearoldgold · Aug 06, 2026

A former Hawkeye defensive stalwart is getting a second chance in Kansas City

Hurkett initially signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft and was waived earlier this summer.
dearoldgold · Aug 04, 2026

Iowa could eliminate its size problem by locking in an OV with a top 2027 center

Hartwell initially received an offer from the Iowa program last fall and has now locked in an official visit this September.
dearoldgold · Aug 04, 2026

Jan Jensen is on the cusp of landing a top-25 2027 prospect after some great news

Destiny is the younger sister of current Iowa men's basketball player Cam Manyawu and is ranked as Missouri's No. 1 overall prospect in the 2027 class.
dearoldgold · Aug 04, 2026 · mens basketball

Jan Jensen is attempting to pull off a recruiting heist by snatching a Minnesota guard

Prep Girls Hoops currently ranks Hamiel as Minnesota's No. 2 overall player in the 2029 class behind former Hawkeye Chad Greenway's daughter, Beckett Greenway.
dearoldgold · Aug 03, 2026

Jan Jensen's feverish pursuit of talented 2029 prospect continues with a sharpshooting CG

Prep Girls Hoops ranks Swisshelm, a sharpshooting CG for West Clermont High School in Cincinnati, as Ohio's No.1 overall prospect in the 2029 class.
dearoldgold · Aug 03, 2026

3 key position battles that fans should keep an eye on as fall camp kicks off

With only 10 returning starters, the door is open for multiple position battles, the most significant at QB and on the offensive and defensive lines.
dearoldgold · Aug 03, 2026

Iowa women's basketball's tough non-conference schedule is full of exciting games

The Hawkeyes battle UConn, Vanderbilt, and Iowa State as part of their seven-game non-conference schedule.
dearoldgold · Aug 03, 2026 · mens basketball

Ben McCollum and Iowa are firmly in the picture for one of the top 2027 combo guards

247Sports composite currently ranks Davis as a five-star prospect, Washington's No. 1 overall prospect, the No. 4 overall CG prospect, and the No. 19 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.
dearoldgold · Aug 02, 2026

Tavion Banks' new status update isn't exactly what Iowa fans wanted to hear

The 2022 class did not initially qualify for the new age-based rule and was out after four years. With the ruling, members of the 2022 recruiting class who completed four years under the previous rule have the option to return.
dearoldgold · Aug 02, 2026

Iowa Football continues to be a family business after adding more in-state talent

Barnett, the son of Iowa OL coach George Barnett, is a two-sport standout for Iowa City West High School in track and football and is currently ranked as a three-star prospect on the gridiron.
dearoldgold · Aug 01, 2026 · football

Curt Cignetti's bold claim about Iowa makes last season feel like a missed opportunity

This is not the first time Cignetti has praised the Iowa program after narrowly escaping Iowa City with a 20-15 victory en route to an undefeated season and a National Championship.
dearoldgold · Aug 01, 2026

Ryan Day's staunch admission proves he is out for revenge against Iowa this season

Day called Kinnick one of the hardest places to play in the Big Ten, and he and his team are excited to play there again this season.
dearoldgold · Jul 30, 2026

Offenses are going to have nightmares about Zach Lutmer thanks to one unique ability

Lutmer admits he remembers plays teams have used to beat them, and banks them for later. He also works to get into opponents' heads by calling out random things as one of the captains of the defense.
dearoldgold · Jul 30, 2026