https://dearoldgold.com/first-year-phenom-tradon-bessinger-is-forcing-his-way-into-the-quarterback-conversation-01m12cvc0xnrDear Old GoldenFirst-year phenom Tradon Bessinger is forcing his way into the quarterback conversationIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,Tradon Bessinger2026-08-27T21:00:01Z2026-08-27T21:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4710,h_2649,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m12d09btfry0brzh97.jpgIowa quarterback Tradon Bessinger (4) passes the football Aug. 15, 2026 during the Kids Day at Kinnick open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/a-veteran-dl-stepping-up-during-the-offseason-is-welcome-news-for-hawkeye-fans-01m120qywcdwDear Old GoldenA veteran DL stepping up during the offseason is welcome news for Hawkeye fansIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,Bryce Hawthorne,Jayden Montgomery2026-08-27T17:25:47Z2026-08-27T17:25:47Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3095,h_1740,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m120wjfmf3th5k120h.jpgApr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne (96) runs a drill during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Registerhttps://dearoldgold.com/it-s-next-man-up-mentality-for-iowa-as-its-secondary-depth-could-be-tested-early-01m11wdk1zrnDear Old GoldenIt's next-man-up mentality for Iowa as its secondary depth could be tested earlyIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Tyler Brown,College Football,Zach Lutmer,Jacob Wallace2026-08-27T16:20:00Z2026-08-27T16:20:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_189/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m11wfp2xnkr5hznv3k.jpgIowa defensive back Tyler Brown (2) stands for a portrait during Hawkeye football media day, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Iowa City.https://dearoldgold.com/kirk-ferentz-s-interesting-admission-created-a-position-battle-no-one-saw-coming-01m0zmaq1x1zDear Old GoldenKirk Ferentz's interesting admission created a position battle no one saw comingIowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Iowa Football,College Football,Cael Winter,Kade Pieper,Kirk Ferentz2026-08-26T20:50:21Z2026-08-26T20:50:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3994,h_2246,x_2006,y_532/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m0zmgrzjv8fmyv9mnh.jpgIowa’s Cannon Leonard (75), Cael Winter (61) and others warm up during practice April 9, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/4-intriguing-games-on-the-iowa-wbb-non-conference-schedule-for-fans-to-keep-an-eye-on-01m0nh6kzvbmDear Old Golden4 intriguing games on the Iowa WBB non-conference schedule for fans to keep an eye onIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Women's College Basketball2026-08-26T17:20:13Z2026-08-26T17:20:13Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4390,h_2469,x_0,y_38/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m0zebmq08ns539nnq8.jpgIowa guard Taylor Stremlow catches a pass as Dani Carnegie defends during an Iowa women’s basketball practice July 23, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/a-difficult-non-conference-schedule-is-exactly-the-early-test-that-iowa-needs-01m0za68veynDear Old GoldenA difficult non-conference schedule is exactly the early test that Iowa needsIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Women's College Basketball,Jan Jensen2026-08-26T16:15:00Z2026-08-26T16:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2920,h_1642,x_0,y_101/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m0zb2qr4q125xb4dfc.jpgIowa guard Journey Houston (8) high-fives Iowa guard Bria Medina (50) during practice June 25, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/caitlin-clark-s-recent-head-turning-achievement-puts-her-in-a-category-all-her-own-01m0xpsadbyhDear Old GoldenCaitlin Clark's recent head-turning achievement puts her in a category all her ownIowa Women's Basketball,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,WNBA,Indiana Fever,Caitlin Clark2026-08-26T00:40:08Z2026-08-26T00:40:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6250,h_3515,x_28,y_304/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m0xpxgwwajbj50j9by.jpgAug 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives towards the basket against Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/the-big-ten-is-slamming-the-door-shut-on-nfl-players-returning-before-teams-are-tempted-01m0xmwf4nh3Dear Old GoldenThe Big Ten is slamming the door shut on NFL players returning before teams are temptedIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,Big Ten Conference2026-08-26T00:10:40Z2026-08-26T00:10:40Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5786,h_3254,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m0xn2db26h6fw67c10.jpgOct 8, 2025; Rosemont, Illinois, USA; The Big Ten Conference logo is seen during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Imageshttps://dearoldgold.com/a-highly-productive-2027-iowa-rb-commit-is-proving-why-he-could-be-a-hidden-gem-01m0x836zmj0Dear Old GoldenA highly productive 2027 Iowa RB commit is proving why he could be a hidden gemIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Iowa Football Recruiting,College Football,Keyon Thomas2026-08-25T23:30:08Z2026-08-25T23:30:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_51/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m0xj42khyfx23za8h6.jpgWarren Central High School senior Keyon Thomas (26) fends off the defense of Center Grove High School senior Jackson Burnett (18) during the second half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Center Grove High School.