Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL IOWA Iowa prioritized FCS and Group of 5 transfers this offseason. Here’s why ethan.petrik May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 Updated 8 hrs ago 0 × Phil Parker | Iowa Football | April 22 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Fox Sports College Football analyst Joel Klatt slotted Iowa in at No. 21 in his post-spring 2026 Top 25 on his podcast this week.kAmz=2EE 4:E65 E96 w2H<6J6D’ k2 E:E=6lQ(96C6 5@6D x@H2 BF2CE6C324< 32EE=6 DE2?5 244@C5:?8 E@ @776?D:G6 4@@C5:?2E@C %:> {6DE6CnQ 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^b7b44f6d\ea55\cfdd\h7_6\5f27gh25_g`c^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm@?8@:?8 BF2CE6C324< 32EE=6k^2m 2D @?6 E9:?8 E@ <66A 2? 6J6 @? 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There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Phil Parker | Iowa Football | April 22 Phil Parker | Iowa Football | April 22 Iowa adds commitment from in-state linebacker Kyler Van Maanen Iowa football picked up another in-state commit Tuesday, landing Pella linebacker Kyler Van Maanen for its 2027 recruiting class. Kuemper Catholic star commits to Iowa as preferred walk-on, joins Hawkeyes 2026 class Iowa football picked up a late addition Monday, landing Kuemper Catholic standout Brayton Alford for its 2026 recruiting class. 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. 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Iowa adds commitment from in-state linebacker Kyler Van Maanen Iowa football picked up another in-state commit Tuesday, landing Pella linebacker Kyler Van Maanen for its 2027 recruiting class.
Kuemper Catholic star commits to Iowa as preferred walk-on, joins Hawkeyes 2026 class Iowa football picked up a late addition Monday, landing Kuemper Catholic standout Brayton Alford for its 2026 recruiting class.
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…
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.
Inside Iowa’s stable of running backs: Who’s back and who does Jay Norvell think Hawkeye fans will love? Iowa’s running backs room saw another coaching change again in the 2026 offseason, but most of the talented group stayed. Depth, experience an…
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…
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…
What did Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown learn from outgoing Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and each other? Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps and learning from each other as the competition to succeed Mark Gronowski as Iowa’s quarte…
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 …
