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Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps and learning from each other as the competition to succeed Mark Gronowski as Iowa’s quarte…
Iowa football players and new assistant coach Jay Norvell weighed in on spring practices ahead of the final week of the Hawkeyes' spring program.
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 …
Following his dismissal from Colorado State, Jay Norvell took the opportunity to rejoin the Hawkeyes. He met with the media on Thursday to dis…
The NCAA found Iowa football committed tampering violations and issued a one year probation, recruiting limits and vacated wins from the 2023 …
Iowa football added another in-state piece Tuesday, landing West Lyon defensive lineman Jerrence Knoblock for its 2027 recruiting class.
New faces, new roles: Iowa’s special teams and defensive line are in transition this spring. Ferentz says patience will be key.
Iowa is searching for a starting quarterback again in 2026. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps early in spring practice.
Iowa welcomed 27 newcomers this spring, including 14 transfers, with a focus on building depth for the 2026 season and beyond.
Iowa football is back on the field for spring practice. Hawkeyes defenders shared early impressions after a busy transfer portal offseason.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to the Hawkeyes football coaching staff. Jay Norvell will take over as running backs coach whil…
The Iowa football program added its fifth member, and first offensive lineman, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.
Iowa added its first player from outside the Hawkeye state to the its 2027 recruiting class, nabbing a highly-touted three-star safety from Il…
Iowa is back in the running backs coach market after losing Omar Young to Las Vegas. Young is the third straight Hawkeye running back coach to…
After nine years as a head coach, Jay Norvell returned to Iowa as the Hawkeyes' running backs coach. Here’s why he says the program stands apa…
Iowa’s running backs room saw another coaching change again in the 2026 offseason, but most of the talented group stayed. Depth, experience an…
Iowa’s three coordinators met with media Wednesday to break down spring progress and what’s ahead before the 2026 season. Here’s what they said.
Iowa football is reshaping its quarterback room with a new coach and an NFL-style structure. Here’s what Billy VandeMerkt’s role means for the…
With spring nearly over, Iowa’s quarterback battle is still even. Offensive coordinator Tim Lester likes the progress of Hank Brown and Jeremy…
Iowa football picked up a late addition Monday, landing Kuemper Catholic standout Brayton Alford for its 2026 recruiting class.
Of Iowa's 15 transfer portal additions in the 2026 offseason, 13 joined the Hawkeyes from the sub-Power 5 levels of college football. Here's w…
Iowa football picked up another in-state commit Tuesday, landing Pella linebacker Kyler Van Maanen for its 2027 recruiting class.
Tom Moore, a former Iowa quarterback and four-time Super Bowl champion, is joining the Hawkeyes’ staff as a senior consultant.
DJ Vonnahme went from deep on the depth chart to Iowa’s top receiver. Now Tim Lester sees similarities to an NFL star.
