The Hawkeyes are continuing to hold an open spring practice as several programs across the country either discontinue or modify theirs.
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The Hawkeyes are continuing to hold an open spring practice as several programs across the country either discontinue or modify theirs.
Iowa’s productive linebacker duo from the previous two seasons has not received much pre-draft hype, but Nick Jackson is quick to point out that “the tape is the tape.”
Kirk Ferentz appreciates former Wake Forest offensive coordinator (and current Iowa senior offensive analyst) Warren Ruggiero’s “wealth and depth of experience.”
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski’s recovery from surgery is “probably a little bit ahead” of schedule, head coach Kirk Ferentz said Wednesday in his spring press conference, but the Hawkeyes will “play it conservatively.”
Brendan Sullivan is officially listed as Iowa’s QB1 going into spring practices, but that is not necessarily an indication of what the position will look like in the fall.
Linebacker and cornerback are among the positions to watch in spring practices — a time of year that Kirk Ferentz has previously described as a “deliberate teaching time.”
Iowa cornerback John Nestor will enter the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday afternoon on social media. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Max White, a walk-on from Cedar Rapids Kennedy, has one year of eligibility remaining.
All 32 NFL teams were represented as 14 former Hawkeyes tried to impress scouts at Iowa’s annual pro day on Monday.
Omar Young has a “track record of building deep relationships with his players at every level,” Kirk Ferentz said in the press release.
Omar Young, 42, is expected to join Iowa’s staff after working as an offensive coaching assistant with the New England Patriots in 2024 on Jerod Mayo’s staff.
Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins Gazette Hawkeye football reporter John Steppe
Prospects will have another opportunity to woo NFL scouts later this month at Iowa’s pro day.
Warren Ruggiero joins the Hawkeyes after 11 seasons as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Wake Forest.
Former Iowa specialists Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley “didn’t want to do the normal sports talk radio” as they started their Hawkeye football podcast.
Seven former Iowa football players have an opportunity to impress scouts this week at the 2025 NFL Combine.
Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts appears to be on his way to the NFL coaching ranks.
Kaleb Johnson, Jay Higgins and Jermari Harris are among the Hawkeyes who will have a shot at impressing NFL scouts later this month in Indianapolis.
With only four of last year’s Week 1 starters returning, Iowa’s defense will certainly look different in 2025.
With the caveat that a lot can change between now and Iowa’s 2025 season opener on Aug. 30, here is a very early projection of what Iowa’s depth chart could look like on the offensive side of the ball
Iowa is still seeking philanthropic backing for Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovations. At the same time, the athletic department “will be more thoughtful about projects that aren’t necessities” as it braces for directly paying athletes in 2025-26.
Iowa football radio color commentator Pat Angerer joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast to reflect on his first year in the booth
Iowa’s running backs have dealt with injuries since the start of the season. Now, head coach Kirk Ferentz said both Jaziun Patterson and TJ Washington Jr. could play against Minnesota, making it the first time all five running backs could be available at once.
Fans got the opportunity to get their first look at the 2025-26 Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball teams on the outdoor basketball court behind Burge Residence Hall. It’s the unofficial tipoff to the upcoming season.
The Big Ten Conference has released the conferencve dual schedule. University of Iowa hosts Wisconsin, Penn State, Minnesota and Michigan in duals for the 2025-26 men’s wrestling season.
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