Development and recruiting in-state are two things that the Iowa Hawkeyes are known for. They are also known for being a veteran team that sees players carry an abundance of experience when they crack the starting lineup. Those three things set a program up for success over a sustained period of time.
Iowa has done just that under Kirk Ferentz. The Hawkeyes have sustained success that most college football programs would gladly trade for and built a model of consistency that few can claim they have ever replicated.
What does that success look like moving forward, though? ESPN ranked every Power Four team in the country and power ranked them based on what their future looks like. The Hawkeyes’ future is bright as they crack the top 25, coming in at No. 23.
Quarterback Situation
The broken record seems to be playing again. Can the Iowa Hawkeyes get an answer at quarterback? The addition of Mark Gronowski has signs pointing in the right direction, something that has been missing for quite some time in Iowa City.
The downside to Gronowski is a double-edged sword. If he plays well, as Iowa hopes, he is destined for the NFL after just one season. Is that a trade that the Hawkeyes faithful are ready to make? It would be hard to argue otherwise.
Returning quarterback: No. Cade McNamara moved on after two disappointing seasons, and Brendan Sullivan transferred to Tulane after starting three games last fall.
Likelihood of a multiyear QB: Very slim. Iowa brought in South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski to elevate the offense, and Gronowski picked Iowa to boost his NFL profile in his final college season. – Rittenberg, ESPN
Trench Outlook
Look no further than the line of scrimmage to see where the strength of Iowa could be in 2025. The offensive line is littered with veteran experience. The defensive line returns players…
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