Articles Tagged: Transfer portal

The Hawkeyes had 131 players on the 2024 roster. They have to cut that to 105 ahead of the 2025 season. That means a lot fewer opportunities for walk-ons.

Chase Brackney has entered the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday evening on social media. The former three-star recruit did not see any game action in his two years with the Hawkeyes.

Iowa defensive lineman Caden Crawford has entered the transfer portal, he announced Monday morning on social media.

Another Iowa quarterback has entered the transfer portal.

Ex-Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras, now at Utah State, was an all-Mountain West honorable mention as he concluded his college football career in 2024.

James Resar — Iowa’s 2024 quarterback recruit, who was then moved to wide receiver — announced Thursday morning his intention to enter the portal with four years of eligibility remaining.

Iowa fullback Rusty VanWetzinga will enter the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining, he announced Thursday morning on social media.

Kirk Ferentz said Iowa “would be fools not to at least see what’s available” at quarterback in the transfer portal.

Iowa tight end Johnny Pascuzzi will enter the transfer portal, a team spokesman confirmed to The Gazette.

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester sees value in looking at “every position, every year” in the transfer portal in the current era of college football.

Joe Labas and Spencer Petras have earned first-team opportunities at their new schools while other former Iowa quarterbacks have experienced some adversity.

Six scholarship quarterbacks from Iowa have entered the transfer portal since the 2021 season. None of the six remained Power Five scholarship quarterbacks schools when they found their new homes.

Kirk Ferentz still sees some positional needs on the 2024 roster, but “the market has to cooperate with that.”

The addition of ex-Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan gives the Hawkeyes a valuable insurance policy at a key position.

The Hawkeyes picked up a commitment from ex-Northwestern wide receiver Jacob Gill, he announced Tuesday on social media.