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Kirk Ferentz got his guy after locking up a dual-threat quarterback in the 2027 class

Santibanez had limited tape as a junior, but showcased his ability to break out of sacks and his elite ability to throw on the run.
dearoldgold · Apr 30, 2026 · football

A broken NFL rule just cost former Hawkeye Jack Campbell a year of his contract

Linebackers and Edge rushers are grouped together, making Campbell's $22 million pricetag something the Lions didn't want to pay for one year.
dearoldgold · Apr 30, 2026

Jan Jensen is getting a head start on locking up a top 2028 Missouri prospect to Iowa

Fitzgerald, a St. Louis, MO native, is currently ranked as the No. 2 overall Missouri prospect in the 2028 class.
dearoldgold · Apr 29, 2026

Caitlin Clark's new achievement happened far away from the basketball court

Clark's new children's book, "EXTRAorginary! A little EXTRA to reach BIG dreams," is scheduled for release on November 3.
dearoldgold · Apr 29, 2026

Iowa is bucking a growing trend in college football for a more old-fashioned approach

Iowa did not have a single transfer player drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, with all seven players developing in the program for 4+ years.
dearoldgold · Apr 29, 2026 · football

A season-ending injury to a rising star is exactly what Iowa Baseball didn't need

Geffre emerged as the No. 1 catcher for the Hawkeyes after missing the start of the season for an undisclosed reason. In 18 starts, Geffre batted .318 with four home runs, four doubles, and 22 RBI.
dearoldgold · Apr 29, 2026 · baseball

A successful visit landed Jan Jensen and Iowa some more much-needed depth

Faison, a former top-100 recruit, had a limited impact with Georgia during her freshman season, averaging 1.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per game.
dearoldgold · Apr 28, 2026

The Commanders gave Drew Stevens the best news he is probably going to hear all week

A day after the invite, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz is reporting that Washington is actually going to sign Drew Stevens to the roster.
dearoldgold · Apr 28, 2026

Ty'Reek Coleman is just the guard to push the needle forward for the program

McCollum is excited by Coleman's ability to get to the basket and to defend at a high level with intense ball pressure.
dearoldgold · Apr 28, 2026

Rick Heller notched an impressive milestone after a weekend series sweep over Indiana

Iowa's sweep over the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington moved Heller into fourth place in wins among all active D1 managers.
dearoldgold · Apr 28, 2026

The Hawkeyes are trying to lock up a QB prospect with a rocket arm in the 2027 class

Campbell, a three-star prospect from Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia, has elite arm talent and can drop the ball into tight windows.
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026

The 3 biggest takeaways from Iowa's final 2026 spring practice

The starting quarterback is still up in the air, KJ Parker has elite written all over him, and the defensive line is still a big question mark.
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026 · football

The Commanders' revolving door at kicker is exactly the opportunity Drew Stevens needs

Stevens has been an All-Big Ten performer during all four seasons he played for the Hawkeyes, converting 80% of his field goal attempts.
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026 · track field

Xavier Nwankpa's simple statement proved he has all the motivation he needs

The former five-star prospect is ready to prove himself at the next level after going undrafted.
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026

The journey isn't over for five Hawkeyes who didn't hear their names called on Draft night

Mark Gronowski (Miami), Xavier Nwankpa (Kansas City), Ethan Hurkett (Kansas City), Aaron Graves (Baltimore), and Hayden Large (Chicago) were all scooped up as undrafted free agents.
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026

Kaden Wetjen's unique response to being drafted by the Steelers will make you smile

Wetjen responded to being drafted while on the golf course by saying, "I didn't shank it into the pond after I got picked, so everything's going good."
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026

The Chicago Bears were 'smitten' with their second-round center out of Iowa

The Bears selected Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round, saying they felt "convicted" as a staff that he was their guy.
dearoldgold · Apr 27, 2026

A record-setting NFL Draft further adds to Kirk Ferentz's Hall-of-Fame legacy

With seven players drafted, 101 players have been drafted during Kirk Ferentz's tenure.
dearoldgold · Apr 26, 2026

Logan Jones completed a rare bucket list item that he didn't even know he had

Jones notched another milestone he most didn't even know about.
dearoldgold · Apr 25, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers did what had to be done to secure menacing Iowa OL Gennings Dunker

The Pittsburgh Steelers made sure they got their guy in Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker.
dearoldgold · Apr 25, 2026

Bears fans who are worried about Caleb Williams will absolutely love Logan Jones

The Bears gained some more protection for Caleb Williams in the 2026 NFL Draft.
dearoldgold · Apr 25, 2026

3 things for Iowa fans to watch out for during the Hawkeyes' open spring practice

There are multiple storylines heading into next season, including the starting QB battle, the question marks on the defensive line, and the new-look special teams unit.
dearoldgold · Apr 24, 2026

The Hawkeyes are hosting a former four-star prospect in an attempt to boost the roster

Before committing to the Georgia Bulldogs, Faison was Georgia's No. 4 overall prospect in the 2025 class.
dearoldgold · Apr 24, 2026

5 players Jan Jensen can rescue from the transfer portal to add to her growing roster

Iowa's roster is now at eight players, which leaves seven open spots next season.
dearoldgold · Apr 24, 2026

3 players Ben McCollum can save from the transfer portal to boost the roster

Even though the window is closed, there are still plenty of players in the portal that Iowa could bring in to help boost its roster.
dearoldgold · Apr 23, 2026

Find someone who loves you as much as Gennings Dunker loves Hawkeye Football

Dunker has loved every minute playing for Kirk Ferentz and George Barnett, and he said there are some things "money can't buy."
dearoldgold · Apr 23, 2026 · football

One defensive group is putting long-time DC Phil Parker's mind at ease this spring

The cornerback group is one of the deepest groups Iowa has this season, with at least five viable options who can all start or play extended reps
dearoldgold · Apr 23, 2026