Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA What’s the future of Iowa’s quarterback room? ethan.petrik Jul 28, 2025 Jul 28, 2025 Updated Jan 15, 2026 0 × Iowa's Kirk Ferentz answers questions at the 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Video courtesy of Big Ten. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — The Iowa football team found its answer at quarterback in Mark Gronowski.kAm%96 $@FE9 s2<@E2 $E2E6 EC2?D76C 6?E6CD E96 a_ad D62D@? 2D E96 AC6DF>AE:G6 DE2CE6C 2?5 5@>:?2E65 E96 5:D4FDD:@? DFCC@F?5:?8 E96 w2H<6J6D 5FC:?8 q:8 %6? u@@E32== |65:2 s2JD :? {2D '682D =2DE H66<]k^Am Iowa's Hank Brown participates in a quarterback drill during the Hawkeyes' open spring practice in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 26. 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Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com. 0 Comments Locations Davenport ethan.petrik Author email Follow ethan.petrik Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Iowa's Kirk Ferentz answers questions during Big Ten football media days Iowa's Kirk Ferentz answers questions at the 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Video courtesy of Big Ten. Iowa's Kirk Ferentz speaks at Big Ten media days Iowa's Kirk Ferentz speaks at the 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Video courtesy of Big Ten. 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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz answers questions during Big Ten football media days Iowa's Kirk Ferentz answers questions at the 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Video courtesy of Big Ten.
Iowa's Kirk Ferentz speaks at Big Ten media days Iowa's Kirk Ferentz speaks at the 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Video courtesy of Big Ten.
Why Mark Gronowski is the answer at quarterback for Iowa? Since Nate Stanley concluded his three-year stint as the Hawkeyes’ starting quarterback in 2019, Iowa found only questions under center. South…
Where did Iowa land in the 2025 Big Ten preseason media poll? In the second season of the expanded — and division-less — Big Ten, Penn State received 11 first-place votes to enter the season as the favori…
Why Iowa wide receiver KJ Parker is on breakout watch as 2025 season nears Iowa wide receiver KJ Parker continues to generate offseason buzz after becoming a scout team standout during his redshirt season in 2024.
Mark Gronowski feeling ‘100%,’ making up for lost time ahead of lone season at Iowa Offseason surgery soured the excitement of Mark Gronowski's commitment to Iowa, but, a month away from fall camp, the South Dakota State trans…
Iowa nabs 3-star cornerback, No. 2 player from Nebraska The Iowa football team beat out Nebraska and bevy of other Power 4 programs to land the commitment of the No. 2 overall prospect in the Cornhu…
Who are the highest-rated Hawkeyes in College Football 26? EA Sports College Football 26 releases on July 10. Iowa owns the No. 24 overall defense in the game.
Can Iowa’s offense make a second-year leap under Tim Lester? Tim Lester did not pull Iowa out of the (statistical) cellar during his first season as offensive coordinator, but he radically changed the Ha…
‘Couldn’t be more optimistic,’ Why it could be a record-breaking season for Iowa volleyball Iowa head volleyball coach Jim Barnes threw down big expectations for his team during Big Ten Volleyball Media Days on Tuesday.
How can another year at Iowa bolster Logan Jones’s NFL Draft stock? Despite grading out as one of the top centers in the nation, Council Bluffs native Logan Jones returned to Iowa for a sixth season to further …
Can a sophomore anchor Iowa's O-line? Logan Jones weighs in on the most-watched camp battle Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz labeled the battle to be the Hawkeyes' new starting left tackle one of the most interesting position battles head…
Transfers brought ‘a lot of value’ to Iowa’s defensive line this offseason Iowa entered the offseason with depth concerns on the defensive line. After impressing early in their Hawkeye careers, transfers Jonah Pace an…
Did Iowa appear in the first Coaches Poll of 2025 season? Six Big Ten programs landed inside the American Football Coaches Association Top 25 to begin the 2025 season. Did Iowa make the cut after an 8…
3 bold predictions for Iowa football ahead of the 2025 college football season Less than four weeks away from the season opener, Quad-City Times Iowa beater reporter Ethan Petrik makes three bold predictions for the Hawke…
How Mark Gronowski impressed Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester After a rough start to fall camp, Mark Gronowski has only grown more comfortable under center at Iowa. On Friday, Tim Lester said the transfer…
3 Takeaways from Iowa’s Kids’ Day open practice: A freshman running back flashes The Iowa football program hosted its annual Kids' Day open practice on Saturday, offering fans a first glimpse at the Hawkeyes ahead of the 20…
What surprised new Iowa running backs coach Omar Young about his position group amid camp battle? Amid an ongoing camp battle, Iowa running backs coach Omar Young found plenty to like in his position group and explained how the Hawkeyes may…
Iowa announces changes to Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium, new revenue opportunities The name of the field will not change according to the Iowa athletic department which announced the relocation of the Duke Slater Field emblem…
Iowa 5-star freshman Iose Epenesa discusses carrying on family legacy with Hawkeyes The third Epenesa brother and fourth in the family to play football at Iowa, Iose Epenesa drew headlines for more than his five-star ranking w…
What sold Chattanooga transfer wide receiver Sam Phillips on Iowa? After averaging 13 yards per reception in three seasons at Chattanooga, Sam Phillips brings a dynamic, field-stretching element to Iowa's offense.