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Iowa Hawkeyes Open Practice
Scenes from Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day open practice and scrimmage game

Aug. 9, 2025 8:17 pm
Moon Family head coach Kirk Ferentz does the “Hawkeye Wave” for the patients and their families at the Stead Family Children's Hospital during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Iose Epenesa (97) runs towards his teammates to stop them from advancing down the field during Iowa Hawkeyes ’ Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) gets up after diving to the ground during Iowa Hawkeyes ’ Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) gets ready to throw the ball during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Iose Epenesa (97) completes a drill with Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Brad Fitzgibbon (94) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) blocks the ball after it flies by Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar (43) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Max Llewellyn (48) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jaden Harrell (41) run through a drill during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Zach Twedt (42) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) run through drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Cam Buffington (33) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Preston Ries (46) run through drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Derek Weisskopf (22) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nolan DeLong (31) run through drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar (43) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Preston Ries (46) run through drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Assistant head coach Seth Wallace watches as players complete drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jackson Stratton (19) (left), Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) (center), and Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) talk to each other before warm-ups during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Senior football analyst and assistant offensive coach Jason Manson watches players complete drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Wide receivers coach Jon Budmayer directs players through drills during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jimmy Sullivan (3) does the “Hawkeye Wave” for the patients and their families at the Stead Family Children's Hospital during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Ike Speltz (97) adjusts his position before the ball goes into play during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Jack Dotzler (71) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne (96) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Brian Allen (90) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Jack Dotzler (71) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Brian Allen (90) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Bryce George (79) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne (96) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar (43) tackled Iowa Hawkeyes running back Jaziun Patterson (4) after Patterson caught the ball during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) throws the ball during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne (96) tackle each other during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Kade Pieper (58) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Jonah Pace (91) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Dayton Howard (7) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) gets ready to start the play during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver KJ Parker (1) runs down the field during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) gets ready to block his teammate during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Nathan McNeil (25) runs the ball past his teammates during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) runs the ball down the field during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Assistant head coach Seth Wallace yells to players during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Tight ends coach Abdul Hodge congratulates Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) after Entringer had intercepted the ball and run it into the end zone during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) celebrates as he runs the ball into the end zone during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Entringer intercepted the ball before making his way downfield. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver KJ Parker (1) eyes the ball during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Michael Burt (80) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Iose Epenesa (97) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end DJ Vonnahme (81) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Laughlin (47) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Kale Krogh (72) tries to block Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Brad Fitzgibbon (94) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) and Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67) high-five kids as they walk into Kinnick Stadium during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver KJ Parker (1) signs autographs during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70) autographs a poster during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes’ mascot, Herky the Hawk, air guitars to a song during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Devan Kennedy (99) blocks Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Cael Winter (61) during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Ike Speltz (97) signs posters for kids during Iowa Hawkeyes Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, August 9, 2025.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
