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 Montgomery2026-08-27T17:25:47Z2026-08-27T17:25:48Zhttps://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.