https://dearoldgold.com/there-was-a-clear-winner-from-the-kids-day-open-practice-and-it-might-surprising-01m0621gpx0yDear Old GoldenThere was a clear winner from the Kids Day open practice, and it might surprisingIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,Kids Day2026-08-16T21:00:01Z2026-08-16T21:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4816,h_2709,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m062dq7zwdp8whjtmp.jpgIowa defensive back Ty Hudkins (20) and Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) reach for the football Aug. 15, 2026 during the Kids Day at Kinnick open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The pass landed incomplete.https://dearoldgold.com/the-starting-qb-battle-should-be-done-and-dusted-after-a-very-revealing-open-practice-01m05pcw1w6vDear Old GoldenThe starting QB battle should be done and dusted after a very revealing open practiceIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,Jeremy Hecklinski,Hank Brown2026-08-16T20:00:00Z2026-08-16T20:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4051,h_2278,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m05pjez60cfrbgg3tg.jpgIowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) throws a pass Aug. 15, 2026 during the Kids Day at Kinnick open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/4-of-the-biggest-takeaways-from-a-revealing-kids-day-open-practice-at-kinnick-stadium-01kzym3ccnwmDear Old Golden4 of the biggest takeaways from a revealing Kids Day open practice at Kinnick StadiumIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,College Football,DJ Vonnahme,Jeremy Hecklinski,Hank Brown,LJ Phillips,Kirk Ferentz2026-08-16T19:15:00Z2026-08-16T19:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4832,h_2718,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m05s92kjx3yddhtwwc.jpgIowa tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) runs to the endzone after catching a pass as Iowa linebacker Cam Buffington (33) defends Aug. 15, 2026 during the Kids Day at Kinnick open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.https://dearoldgold.com/a-duo-of-emerging-wide-receivers-is-exactly-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-iowa-s-offense-01m03a7a4xkxDear Old GoldenA duo of emerging wide receivers is exactly what the doctor ordered for Iowa's offenseIowa Football,Iowa Hawkeyes,Iowa,Hawkeyes,Reece Vander Zee,Dayton Howard,College Football2026-08-15T18:50:18Z2026-08-15T18:50:18Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3679,h_2069,x_0,y_615/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/241/01m03ah2mfs8nkvnjmab.jpgIowa defensive backs Deshaun Lee (8) and Zach Lutmer (6) defend wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) as he runs for extra yards after a catch April 25, 2026 during the team’s spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.