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No. 21 Iowa vs. Iowa State: How to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and more

The 73rd battle for the Cy-Hawk trophy takes place at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 12.
dearoldgold · Sep 09, 2026

Kamari Moulton's week-one explosion is getting the high marks it deserves

Pro Football Network (PFN) graded Moulton's performance as a 99.3 based on its RB impact metric, which was the highest grade by a running back in week one.
dearoldgold · Sep 08, 2026 · football

Jack Campbell continues to prove his leadership capabilities after his latest distinction

Campbell was a two-year captain for the Iowa defense before the Lions drafted him with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
dearoldgold · Sep 08, 2026

Mark Gronowski's weird tenure in Miami is officially over as he heads to the AFC South

Miami signed and waived Gronowski multiple times before adding him to their practice squad after the 53-man roster cutdown deadline
dearoldgold · Sep 08, 2026

A four-star legacy prospect is just the talent Iowa needs to jumpstart the 2029 class

Walsworth is the son of former Hawkeye OL Joel Walsworth, and he is currently ranked as a four-star prospect and Iowa's No. 1 overall prospect in the 2029 recruiting class.
dearoldgold · Sep 08, 2026

Ben McCollum is adding to his potential top prospect pool after great recruiting news

Bentley Lusakueno (No. 8 overall) has locked in an official visit, while Cole Kelly (No. 34 overall) has locked in an unofficial visit.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026

Hank Brown received support from an unlikely source after his first Iowa start

The Pat McAfee Show's Ty Schmit claimed that Iowa is "all the way back," and he is fully behind Hank Brown as the starter moving forward.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026

3 intriguing details from Iowa's week two depth chart for the Cy-Hawk rivalry matchup

The starting quarterback role still carries an "OR" designation, L.J. Phillips Jr. is out, and somehow Evan James isn't the primary return man after the week two depth chart was released.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026 · football

Iowa's backfield depth will be tested after some unfortunate injury news to a key reserve

Phillips Jr. transferred to Iowa from South Dakota this offseason after racking up 1,920 rushing yards for the Coyotes last season.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026 · track field

The best moment from the week one victory was definitely Kaden Wetjen approved

James returned a punt for a 77-yard touchdown during the late third quarter of Iowa's dominating 40-0 victory against Northern Illinois in week one.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026 · football

Three quarterbacks guided Iowa's offense to a dominant showing, with one clear winner

All three of Iowa's top quarterbacks got into the game, with Hank Brown playing slightly better than the other two.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026 · football

The 2 biggest winners and 1 flop from Iowa's eye-opening performance against NIU

The Iowa offensive line silenced any doubts, Hank Brown had a solid performance, while Jeremy Hecklinski struggled.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026

The 2 biggest winners and 1 loser from Iowa's eye-opening performance against NIU

The Iowa offensive line silenced any doubts, Hank Brown had a solid performance, while Jeremy Hecklinski struggled.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026

4 important takeaways from Iowa's dominant performance against Northern Illinois

Iowa's defense was stifling, Kamari Moulton is ready for a breakout season, Tony Diaz is the WR we have all been waiting for, and Hank Brown looked solid.
dearoldgold · Sep 07, 2026

An exceedingly rare Hawkeye accomplishment propelled them to a dominant week one victory

The Hawkeye offense was unstoppable on its way to a 40-0 win over an overmatched Northern Illinois squad.
dearoldgold · Sep 06, 2026

The world is not enough as Caitlin Clark makes history on the international stage

Clark became the first player in Women's World Cup history to tally 10+ assists in a game without a turnover. She is also the first USA player to record 10+ assists in 28 years.
dearoldgold · Sep 05, 2026

Get ready to see Kate Martin in some new threads after the FIBA World Cup break

Martin initially signed a developmental contract with Los Angeles before it was converted to a standard contract. After being waived, she joined Chicago on a developmental contract.
dearoldgold · Sep 05, 2026

3 keys to victory for Iowa in the season opener against Northern Illinois

Iowa is a heavy favorite in this game, but they must establish the ground game early, put heavy pressure on NIU's quarterback, and seamlessly navigate the two-quarterback system.
dearoldgold · Sep 05, 2026 · football

Kirk Ferentz has finally revealed who will get the first crack at running the offense

After months of uncertainty, Ferentz named Brown as the "starter" for week one, with Hecklinski also getting a chance.
dearoldgold · Sep 05, 2026

3 lingering questions that the Hawkeyes can put to bed against Northern Illinois

The starting QB dilemma and both offensive and defensive lines can be addressed with strong performances against NIU.
dearoldgold · Sep 04, 2026

For Iowa, NIU is the first of a three-game test to iron out the quarterback dilemma

The program has a three-game buffer to determine its starting quarterback before heading to Ann Arbor for a difficult game against the Michigan Wolverines.
dearoldgold · Sep 04, 2026 · football

Iowa vs. NIU: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, series history, and more

The Hawkeyes welcome the NIU Huskies to Kinnick Stadium for the first game of the 2026 regular season.
dearoldgold · Sep 04, 2026

Trevor Lauck is locked in and preparing like Saturday is his 'first time ever playing'

Lauck sat down with "Dear Old Gold" to discuss his preparation for the September 5 game against NIU, how the OL has stepped up to fill the void left by three big-time departures, and how the unit has gelled over the offseason.
dearoldgold · Sep 03, 2026

Kirk Ferentz revealed his strategy for Saturday with the starting QB still in flux

Still no starting QB announcement from the Hawkeyes, with both Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski getting a chance to prove themselves in game one against NIU.
dearoldgold · Sep 02, 2026

Early odds give NIU a slim chance of making it a game against Iowa in week one

Early odds have Iowa as a 31.5 favorite over NIU in week one.
dearoldgold · Sep 02, 2026

The injury bug has bitten early as 5 Hawkeyes will miss the season opener against NIU

Safety Tyler Brown and offensive lineman Trent Wilson will miss at least one game. At the same time, wide receiver Lance Beeghley and defensive back Kyler Gerardy are set to miss significant time with injuries.
dearoldgold · Sep 02, 2026

The injury bug has bitten 2 new Hawkeyes before their first official game at Kinnick

Safety Tyler Brown and offensive lineman Trent Wilson are both listed on the first official depth chart.
dearoldgold · Sep 02, 2026

The injury bug has bitten early as 4 Hawkeyes will miss the season opener against NIU

Safety Tyler Brown and offensive lineman Trent Wilson will miss at least one game. At the same time, wide receiver Lance Beeghley and defensive back Kyler Gerardy are set to miss significant time with injuries.
dearoldgold · Sep 02, 2026

3 important takeaways from Iowa's first depth chart release of the regular season

Still no quarterback decision, a new starting center, and two surprise new special teams starters are all part of an interesting first depth chart for the Hawkeyes.
dearoldgold · Sep 01, 2026 · football

Multiple former Hawkeyes who were victims of NFL cutdown received another chance

Nine former Hawkeyes were signed to practice squads, with the potential for more, before the start of the 2026-2027 regular season.
dearoldgold · Sep 01, 2026

Kaleb Johnson is finally getting the change of scenery he desperately needed

The Pittsburgh Steelers initially selected Johnson with the No. 88 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft and recently traded him to the Packers for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
dearoldgold · Aug 31, 2026

3 undrafted Hawkeyes accomplished a rare feat by making a 53-man NFL roster

Kicker Drew Stevens (Washington Commanders), tight end Hayden Large (Chicago Bears), and safety Xavier Nwankpa (Kansas City Chiefs) all made a 53-man roster.
dearoldgold · Aug 31, 2026

Former Hawkeye Mark Gronowski became a victim of the NFL's 53-man roster crunch

Gronowski was recently waived and re-signed by the Dolphins after their first preseason game, but was again waived as part of the NFL's 53-man roster cut-down deadline.
dearoldgold · Aug 30, 2026

2026 NFL 53-man roster cutdown tracker: Which former Hawkeyes are looking for new homes

As the deadline approaches for all 32 NFL teams to trim down to 53 players, we have all the former Hawkeyes who fell victim to roster cut-down day.
dearoldgold · Aug 30, 2026 · track field

2026 NFL 53-man roster cut-down tracker: Which former Hawkeyes are looking for new homes

As the deadline approaches for all 32 NFL teams to trim down to 53 players, we have all the former Hawkeyes who fell victim to roster cut-down day.
dearoldgold · Aug 30, 2026 · track field

NFL teams are quickly learning the hard way why you shouldn't kick to Kaden Wetjen

Wetjen set the Iowa program record for most career return touchdowns, and he picked up right where he left off in the Steelers' most recent preseason game against the Bills.
dearoldgold · Aug 30, 2026 · football

The Big Ten QB rankings are out, and it isn't a surprise where the Hawkeyes landed

An unknown starter, coupled with recent inconsistencies, has knocked Iowa down to the last overall spot in Brad Crawford's preseason Big Ten QB rankings.
dearoldgold · Aug 30, 2026

Ben McCollum got some great news from one of the top guards in the 2027 class

Ben McCollum and the program have been aggressively pursuing Daughtry since last summer and have earned a spot on his top-14 list.
dearoldgold · Aug 29, 2026

First-year phenom Tradon Bessinger is forcing his way into the quarterback conversation

While most eyes have been focused on the starting QB battle between projected starters Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, Bessinger has shown that Iowa will be in good hands in the future.
dearoldgold · Aug 27, 2026 · football

A veteran DL stepping up during the offseason is welcome news for Hawkeye fans

Montgomery stated that Hawthorne "is a beast" and "makes his job easy."
dearoldgold · Aug 27, 2026

It's next-man-up mentality for Iowa as its secondary depth could be tested early

Brown has been dealing with a soft tissue injury and hasn't played since the spring.
dearoldgold · Aug 27, 2026

Kirk Ferentz's interesting admission created a position battle no one saw coming

After months of everyone assuming Pieper had been handed the job, Ferentz threw a wrench into the works.
dearoldgold · Aug 26, 2026

4 intriguing games on the Iowa WBB non-conference schedule for fans to keep an eye on

UConn (Nov. 7), Vanderbilt (Nov. 15), Baha Mar Hoops Tournament (Nov. 23-25), and Iowa State (Dec. 9) are very interesting non-conference games that provide different challenges for the squad.
dearoldgold · Aug 26, 2026

A difficult non-conference schedule is exactly the early test that Iowa needs

Jan Jensen and the program will face several tough challenges before reaching Big Ten play.
dearoldgold · Aug 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark's recent head-turning achievement puts her in a category all her own

Clark notched her fifth career 30+ point, 10+ assist game, which is more than every player in WNBA history combined.
dearoldgold · Aug 25, 2026

The Big Ten is slamming the door shut on NFL players returning before teams are tempted

ESPN Senior College Football writer Pete Thamel reported that the Big Ten is set to pass a rule that prohibits players from the NFL from playing for any conference program.
dearoldgold · Aug 25, 2026 · football

A highly productive 2027 Iowa RB commit is proving why he could be a hidden gem

Iowa doesn't always lock up four- and five-star running back recruits in the backfield, but there is a reason they are consistently one of the best rushing team
dearoldgold · Aug 25, 2026 · track field

Logan Jones is giving Ben Johnson a lot to think about as he battles for a starting role

In two games, Jones has played 26 pass-blocking snaps and hasn't allowed any QB pressure.
dearoldgold · Aug 25, 2026

For Iowa's defense to elevate its game, it must 'live up to the standard'

Lee and Montgomery gave a simple response when asked what the defense needs to do next season to elevate their play.
dearoldgold · Aug 25, 2026

A linebacker has been turning heads during fall camp and it might not be who you think

Manson was called a "future star" by longtime DL coach Reese Morgan.
dearoldgold · Aug 25, 2026