Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Inside Iowa’s stable of running backs: Who’s back and who does Jay Norvell think Hawkeye fans will love? ethan.petrik Apr 22, 2026 Apr 22, 2026 Updated 4 mins ago 0 × Nathan McNeil | Iowa Football | April 16 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — The Iowa running backs room will be led by its third different coach in three years.kAm~>2C *@F?8[ H9@ C6A=2465 {256== q6EED =2DE @77D62D@?[ 56A2CE65 E96 AC@8C2> :? u63CF2CJ 7@C 2? }u{ 4@249:?8 @AA@CEF?:EJ 2?5 A2G65 E96 H2J 7@C y2J }@CG6==’D C6EFC? E@ E96 AC@8C2> 2D E96 w2H<6J6D’ ?6H CF??:?8 324<D 4@249]k^AmkAms6DA:E6 E96 4@249:?8 42C@FD6=[ x@H2 @?=J =@DE EH@ CF??:?8 324<D E@ E96 EC2?D76C A@CE2= E9:D @77D62D@? — y2K:F? !2EE6CD@? 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Why did Jeremy Hecklinski stay at Iowa after coach that brought him left? Jeremy Hecklinski followed Warren Ruggiero to Iowa — but didn’t follow him out. Here’s why the quarterback says he’s wants to be a Hawkeye for…
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Watch: Iowa players, new assistant break down spring with one week to go Iowa football players and new assistant coach Jay Norvell weighed in on spring practices ahead of the final week of the Hawkeyes' spring program.
Watch: Iowa quarterbacks break down spring camp battle 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 …
Watch: New Iowa running backs coach explains why he rejoined Hawkeyes Following his dismissal from Colorado State, Jay Norvell took the opportunity to rejoin the Hawkeyes. He met with the media on Thursday to dis…
NCAA says tampering violations occurred in Iowa football program, to vacate wins The NCAA found Iowa football committed tampering violations and issued a one year probation, recruiting limits and vacated wins from the 2023 …
Iowa adds fifth in-state commit to 2027 football recruiting class Iowa football added another in-state piece Tuesday, landing West Lyon defensive lineman Jerrence Knoblock for its 2027 recruiting class.
Spring Football Notebook: Is Kirk Ferentz concerned about Iowa’s special teams after offseason exodus? New faces, new roles: Iowa’s special teams and defensive line are in transition this spring. Ferentz says patience will be key.
The latest on Iowa’s quarterback competition: What impresses Iowa DB about Jeremy Hecklinski Iowa is searching for a starting quarterback again in 2026. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps early in spring practice.
Spring Football Notebook: Early intel on Iowa's transfer portal additions Iowa welcomed 27 newcomers this spring, including 14 transfers, with a focus on building depth for the 2026 season and beyond.
Watch: Iowa football players talk start to spring practices Iowa football is back on the field for spring practice. Hawkeyes defenders shared early impressions after a busy transfer portal offseason.
Iowa announces updates to football coaching staff as spring practices begin Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to the Hawkeyes football coaching staff. Jay Norvell will take over as running backs coach whil…
Iowa adds first offensive lineman to 2027 recruiting class The Iowa football program added its fifth member, and first offensive lineman, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.
Iowa football lands 2027 three-star defensive back 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…
Report: Iowa football assistant lands NFL gig 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…
Iowa football sends condolences to Northern Iowa following death of freshman tight end Iowa football released a statement following the death of Northern Iowa freshman tight end and Iowa City native Parker Sutherland on Saturday.
Iowa announces four additions to football coaching staff Two coaches make their return to Iowa City while a North Liberty native and the son of a former Big Ten head coach joins the Hawkeyes' coaching staff.
Son of former Iowa, NFL defensive lineman commits to Hawkeyes Eli Kampman, the son of former Iowa All-Big Ten defensive lineman Aaron Kampman, signed with the Iowa football program as a preferred walk-on …
Former Iowa defensive back, MWC head coach returns to Hawkeyes as offensive analyst A former first team All-Big Ten defensive back at Iowa, Jay Norvell announced he would return to Iowa City as a senior offensive analyst on Wednesday.
Iowa's full 2026 football schedule revealed The Big Ten announced its 2026 conference football schedule during Big Ten Network's Big Ten schedule release special on Tuesday.
Iowa transfer portal tracker: Ohio State transfer defensive back commits to Iowa The 2026 college football transfer portal window opened on Friday. Keep track of all of Iowa's departures, targets and additions.
What Jay Norvell said makes Iowa special and why he wanted to be a Hawkeye again 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…
Watch: Iowa coordinators discuss spring practices, 2026 preparations 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.
How does Iowa's new quarterbacks coach make the Hawkeyes run more like NFL teams 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…
Where does Iowa quarterback battle stand according to offensive coordinator Tim Lester? With spring nearly over, Iowa’s quarterback battle is still even. Offensive coordinator Tim Lester likes the progress of Hank Brown and Jeremy…