Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Watch: New Iowa running backs coach explains why he rejoined Hawkeyes ethan.petrik Apr 16, 2026 Apr 16, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Jay Norvell met with the media for the first time since rejoining the Iowa football program during a media availability on Thursday.kAm~C:8:?2==J D=2E65 E@ E2<6 @G6C 2D k2 E:E=6lQu@C>6C x@H2 5676?D:G6 324<[ |(r 9625 4@249 C6EFC?D E@ w2H<6J6D 2D @776?D:G6 2?2=JDEQ 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^bafd_4bc\h`e_\c2`h\27`e\3h6g_aehde`3^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm2 D6?:@C @776?D:G6 2?2=JDEk^2m[ }@CG6== 3642>6 k2 E:E=6lQx@H2 2??@F?46D FA52E6D E@ 7@@E32== 4@249:?8 DE277 2D DAC:?8 AC24E:46D 368:?Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^5h7f_d53\3g33\ca_g\3g26\`32345b2cc6b^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmE96 w2H<6J6DV ?6H CF??:?8 324<D 4@249k^2m 7@==@H:?8 E96 56A2CEFC6 @7 k2 E:E=6lQ#6A@CEi x@H2 7@@E32== 2DD:DE2?E =2?5D }u{ 8:8Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^bfd2``54\c4g2\ch`5\hd4e\d264`e3f5575^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm~>2C *@F?8 7@C E96 CF??:?8 324<D 4@249 A@D:E:@? 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NCAA says tampering violations occurred in Iowa football program, to vacate wins The NCAA found Iowa football committed tampering violations and issued a one year probation, recruiting limits and vacated wins from the 2023 …
Iowa adds fifth in-state commit to 2027 football recruiting class Iowa football added another in-state piece Tuesday, landing West Lyon defensive lineman Jerrence Knoblock for its 2027 recruiting class.
Spring Football Notebook: Is Kirk Ferentz concerned about Iowa’s special teams after offseason exodus? New faces, new roles: Iowa’s special teams and defensive line are in transition this spring. Ferentz says patience will be key.
The latest on Iowa’s quarterback competition: What impresses Iowa DB about Jeremy Hecklinski Iowa is searching for a starting quarterback again in 2026. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps early in spring practice.
Spring Football Notebook: Early intel on Iowa's transfer portal additions Iowa welcomed 27 newcomers this spring, including 14 transfers, with a focus on building depth for the 2026 season and beyond.
Watch: Iowa football players talk start to spring practices Iowa football is back on the field for spring practice. Hawkeyes defenders shared early impressions after a busy transfer portal offseason.
Iowa announces updates to football coaching staff as spring practices begin Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to the Hawkeyes football coaching staff. Jay Norvell will take over as running backs coach whil…
Iowa adds first offensive lineman to 2027 recruiting class The Iowa football program added its fifth member, and first offensive lineman, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.
Watch: Iowa quarterbacks break down spring camp battle Iowa started eight quarterbacks in four seasons. Now, Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are next in line to try to claim the job. The pair met …
Watch: Iowa players, new assistant break down spring with one week to go Iowa football players and new assistant coach Jay Norvell weighed in on spring practices ahead of the final week of the Hawkeyes' spring program.
What did Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown learn from outgoing Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and each other? Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps and learning from each other as the competition to succeed Mark Gronowski as Iowa’s quarte…