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Nov 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches game action against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz doesn't think about retirement.

Nov 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches game action against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz doesn't think about retirement.

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Quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown and Jackson Stratton stand for a photo as Iowa Football hosts media day on Aug. 8, 2025, in Iowa City.

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Iowa Hawkeyes fans know they have a huge QB battle ahead of them.

Nov 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches game action against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The landscape of college football is constantly changing, something that doesn't sit right with the Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach.

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Michigan State Spartans. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Things are going to get extremely busy for the Iowa Hawkeyes at the beginning of June.

Aug 9, 2025; Iowa running backs coach Omar Young looks on 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

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The Iowa Hawkeyes weren't able to put up a fight as one of their key coaches took a job in the NFL.

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester talks to the quarterbacks during practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

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This three-star offensive tackle set up his official visit with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) warms up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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For whatever reason, these two Iowa Hawkeyes weren't invited to the NFL Combine.

An Iowa Hawkeyes helmet lays on the field before a football game against the Indiana Hoosiers Sept. 27, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are sending an extensive list of players to the NFL Combine.

Quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown and Jackson Stratton stand for a photo as Iowa Football hosts media day on Aug. 8, 2025, in Iowa City.

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The 2026 season will be here before we know it and the Iowa Hawkeyes have a quarterback battle on their hands.

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Phil Parker consults his play sheet during an open spring practice Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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This three-star defensive lineman has the Iowa Hawkeyes in his Top 6.

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester talks to Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) during warmups Aug. 30, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes inch closer and closer to landing this three-star quarterback.

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes football program has four new names on the coaching staff.

Aug 9, 2025; Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tim Lester huddles up with players 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

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have just four teams to beat to land this four-star offensive lineman.

Sep 9, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; An Iowa Hawkeyes helmet sits ready during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Even with a ton of key departures, the Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line is in good hands.

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) catches a punt at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Iowa City. DeJean returned the punt for a touchdown and it was later called back after review ruled he fair-caught the punt.

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Cooper DeJean still hasn't forgotten about getting screwed out of a punt return touchdown with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Oct 25, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Despite addressing all of their needs, the Iowa Hawkeyes received an extremely low transfer portal grade.

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) runs to the bench during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Philadelphia Eagles made DeJean a second-round pick in 2024.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes churned out yet another NFL Pro Bowler in Cooper DeJean.

Oct 10, 2025; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Jay Norvell in the second quarter against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes secured a big get ahead of the 2026 season.

Solon quarterback Eli Kampman (3) looks to pass against the Nevada Cubs Nov. 15, 2025 during a Class 3A Iowa high school football semifinal at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes earned a huge commitment late in the Class of 2026.

Aug 9, 2025; Iowa offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) warms 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

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The Iowa Hawkeyes seem to be in good hands without their Rimington Trophy winner.

Aug 30, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on before the game against the Albany Great Danes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to be a team to watch after their stellar end to the 2025 season.

Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Phil Parker enters Kinnick Stadium before a game against the Troy Trojans. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes would love to add this four-star cornerback to their Class of 2027.

Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Iowa Hawkeyes helmet during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes prioritize their offensive line more than any team in the country.

Oct 25, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes made sure their Junior Day didn't go to waste.

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

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A pair of Iowa Hawkeyes seniors are quite impactful in the critically acclaimed video game.