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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

Kirk Ferentz got a chance to thank Matt Campbell for ceding the Cy-Hawk rivalry to Iowa

Ferentz has consistently expressed his respect for former rival Matt Campbell during Campbell's time at Iowa State and seems genuinely happy that he won't have to face him in his first season with Penn State.
dearoldgold · Jul 29, 2026

Iowa AD Beth Goetz gave a critical Cy-Hawk update that all Hawkeye fans want to hear

Iowa AD Beth Goetz and Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard are actively working on an extension, with the contract set to expire after the 2027 season.
dearoldgold · Jul 29, 2026

Kirk Ferentz put WR Tony Diaz in elite company with a comparison no one saw coming

Ferentz made some interesting comparisons for Diaz, likening him to former Hawkeye greats Bob Sanders and Marshall Yanda in his intense desire to catch passes.
dearoldgold · Jul 29, 2026

Kirk Ferentz gave everyone a stark reminder about how he feels about the state of CFB

Ferentz has always been a huge proponent of giving players what they are owed, but he prefers an NFL-style salary cap model.
dearoldgold · Jul 29, 2026

Kirk Ferentz did little to quell fears over one glaring concern before next season

During his appearance at the 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days, Kirk Ferentz wouldn't divulge any information regarding who will be the starting quarterback next season.
dearoldgold · Jul 28, 2026 · football

The 3 biggest takeaways from Kirk Ferentz's cryptic conversation at Big Ten Media Days

Ferentz failed to address concerns about the starting quarterback and the defensive line, while also claiming he favors expanding the CFP to 24 teams.
dearoldgold · Jul 28, 2026 · football

Jan Jensen continues her aggressive 2029 push by offering a rising guard prospect

Martin currently plays for Standley Lake High School in Westminster, Colorado, and Harwood Elite in the Adidas 3SSB.
dearoldgold · Jul 28, 2026

Caitlin Clark received some invaluable words of wisdom from an unlikely source

President Obama told Clark to "don't let all the nonsense get you down...don't lose that joy."
dearoldgold · Jul 28, 2026

Jan Jensen is in hot pursuit of a three-level scorer to jumpstart the 2029 class

Hogan is currently ranked as Arkansas' No. 2 overall prospect in the 2029 recruiting class.
dearoldgold · Jul 27, 2026

A colossal recruiting victory feels even closer for Jan Jensen after a recent update

Williams made an official visit to the program during a victory over the Michigan Wolverines last February and has set four additional visits this fall.
dearoldgold · Jul 27, 2026

Iowa could add to its four-star 2027 recruiting haul after a critical announcement

Iowa is one of six programs on Williams' final list, along with Colorado, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Utah. Williams is ranked as the No. 64 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.
dearoldgold · Jul 27, 2026

Jan Jensen is swinging for the fences by jumping into the mix for the top 2029 prospect

ESPN currently ranks Winston as a four-star prospect and the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2029 recruiting class.
dearoldgold · Jul 27, 2026

Jan Jensen and the Hawkeyes are all in on a top 2029 prospect with elite potential

Winter, an Overland Park, Kansas native, was named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year after averaging 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game for Blue Valley North High School.
dearoldgold · Jul 27, 2026

Jaidyn Coon's eye-popping athleticism gives Iowa something it desperately needed

Coon has crazy bounce and has become a dynamic threat at the rim, with his ability to soar to the basket and finish with rim-rocking dunks.
dearoldgold · Jul 26, 2026

Bennett Stirtz proved why OKC made him a priority after a dynamic Summer League

Stirtz picked up right where he left off in March with the Hawkeyes, dropping 17.7 points and 3.3 assists per game for the Thunder during the Summer League.
dearoldgold · Jul 26, 2026

Ben McCollum and Iowa have jumped into the fray for an elite shooter in the 2028 class

McDaniel has been rising up the 2028 recruiting class rankings and is currently ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 78 overall prospect by Rivals.
dearoldgold · Jul 26, 2026

Cayden Daughtry's meteoric rise proves Ben McCollum has a keen eye for talent

Daughtry is coming off a solid summer with Team USA and absolutely dominated at the Peach Jam, guiding his Nike EYBL team to a title.
dearoldgold · Jul 26, 2026

Iowa boasts some of the best rivalry trophies in CFB with a clear order of best to worst

We rank all four of Iowa's yearly football rivalry trophies from No. 1 to 4 overall.
dearoldgold · Jul 23, 2026 · football

Iowa's strong running back room is exactly what the offense needs to be QB-proof

Phillips (No. 1 overall) and Moulton (No. 9 overall) both cracked PFF's top 10 returning Big Ten RB list and are projected to be at the top of the depth chart this fall.
dearoldgold · Jul 23, 2026

Pat Narduzzi's wild assertion about the Big Ten proves he needs a reality check

Narduzzi claimed via 680 The Fan in Atlanta that the ACC is better than the Big Ten and has more skill.
dearoldgold · Jul 23, 2026

The WNBA should continue thanking its lucky stars that Caitlin Clark is in the league

Clark continues to drive viewership for the league, including a game against the New York Liberty, in which 3.9 million people tuned in at one time.
dearoldgold · Jul 22, 2026

Hawkeye fans got an unexpected surprise courtesy of the iconic NBA 2K franchise

Clark will be the cover athlete on the Deluxe Edition, while San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will be on the standard edition, and Derrick Rose will be on the Ultra Edition.
dearoldgold · Jul 22, 2026