Jon Alfano

Jon Alfano

Joined: Sep 8, 2025

Jon is a lead writer for Baltimore Ravens On SI and contributes to other sites around the network as well. The Tampa native previously worked with sites such as ClutchPoints and GiveMeSport and earned his journalism degree at the University of Central Florida.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) is tackled by Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) Sept. 27, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) runs with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers Sept. 27, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Sep 4, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) runs for a 9 yard touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is interviewed by the Big Ten Network after becoming the winningest coach in Big Ten history, passing Woody Hayes, with a win over the Massachusetts Minutemen Sept. 13, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are slowly but surely making their way up the Big Ten hierarchy.

Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) passes the ball during the first half as Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar (43) defends at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes' defense tightened up late in a huge win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes took significant steps forward on offense in their Big Ten opener.

Nov 11, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaleb Brown (3) gets yards after the catch as Rutgers Scarlet Knights lineback Mohamed Toure (1) reaches for the tackle during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes open Big Ten play against a former cross-divisional opponent.

Sep 13, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on before the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes' Big Ten opener should be a good measure of where they are as a team.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts after becoming the winningest coach in Big Ten history, passing Woody Hayes, with a win over the Massachusetts Minutemen Sept. 13, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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How do the Iowa Hawkeyes stack up entering conference play?

Sep 13, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on before the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Saturday's game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and UMass Minutemen was interrupted by a scary injury.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to player during the first quarter against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Series at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa

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The Iowa Hawkeyes On SI gives predictions for Saturday night's game against the UMass Minutemen.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Jaziun Patterson (4) runs with the ball as Iowa State Cyclones' defensive line Domonique Orange (95) and linebacker Rylan Barnes (41) attempt to tackle during the third quarter in the Cy-Hawk football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against an unfamiliar opponent.

Aug 9, 2025; Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) lines up during the Hawkeyes Kids Day NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress for the Des Moines Register

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be without a key contributor on offense for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Andy Nelson (17) of Iowa plays first base as the Florida International University Panthers play the Iowa Hawks in a three-game series at Principal Park in Des Moines on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will make a trip down to the Lone Star State early in the season.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to player during the first quarter against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Series at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes have some work to do if they're going to become Big Ten contenders.