Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski looked like star and then almost certainly turned into a bust during open practice.

A top-10 upset? The top quarterback in one category under Kirk Ferentz? A Big Ten record by another Hawkeye? Here are our six (very) bold predictions.

Kids and their families swarmed Kinnick Stadium Saturday for the chance to meet some players and have some of their favorite Hawkeye gear signed by players and coaches. The day also provides a chance for the 2025 Kid Captains to meet the team and get their own personal tour of the stadium.

Former Michigan tight end and current Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt spoke out with his thoughts about Gronowski. He seems a comparison between the Hawkeyes' new quarterback and former Ohio State Buckeyes star signal caller JT Barrett.

Cy-Hawk Talk returns! Iowa beat reporter Ethan Petrik and Iowa State beat reporter Ben Hutchens share three bold predictions for the upcoming football season and preview Ben’s t