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At this point, the Iowa Hawkeyes may as well give Class of 2026 quarterback Tradon Bessinger a key to the city. After getting stellar QB play from Mark Gronowski this past season, Iowa knows they can still take it a step further.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Iowa Names MVPs At Team Awards

With just one game remaining before putting a wrap on the 2025 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes came together to name their offensive and defensive MVPs. During the team awards, the Hawkeyes named their Most Valuable Player on both sides of the ball.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 28

Nebraska Loses Battle of Quarterbacks and Rivalry Game vs. Iowa

On paper, the Nebraska-Iowa quarterback matchup looked dramatically one-sided. On the field, it was even worse. Iowa’s Mark Gronowski has 57 career wins, the most in NCAA history over all divisions.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 28

Mark Gronowski accounts for 3 TDs as Iowa handles Nebraska

Mark Gronowski ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and Iowa continued its dominance of Nebraska in a 40-16 win on Friday afternoon in a Big Ten game in Lincoln, Neb.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 22

Three Takeaways From Iowa’s Comeback Win vs. Michigan State

In the Iowa Hawkeyes final home game of the year, the last thing they expected was to fight until the very end against Michigan State. Head coach Jonathan Smith's Spartans had lost seven straight games heading into Kinnick Stadium as they were winless in Big Ten play.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 17

Early Scouting Report of MSU’s Next Opposing QB, Mark Gronowski

The Michigan State Spartans are trying to snap a seven-game losing streak as they travel to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes next weekend. MSU dropped a home game against the Penn State Nittany Lions this Saturday, as the offense could not move the ball against PSU’s stout defense.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

Iowa Quarterback Mark Gronowski Reveals Biggest Keys Against USC's Defense

The No. 17 USC Trojans are aiming to take another step closer to their goal of reaching the College Football Playoff for the first time in their program history and under coach Lincoln Riley.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 13

Iowa vs. USC bold predictions for heavyweight battle in Week 12

It is a top-25 battle in the Big Ten as Iowa visits USC. Iowa is coming off a heartbreaking loss and looks to rebound this week. Meanwhile, USC is coming off a Friday night victory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 12

Iowa QB Turning Losses into Learning Opportunity

Iowa Hawkeyes’ Mark Gronowski is the winningest quarterback in NCAA Division I history. But in the 2025 season at Iowa, the South Dakota State transfer is experiencing something entirely new.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 9

Three Key Reasons Iowa Lost to Oregon

Somehow, Iowa's Mark Gronowski outdueled Oregon's Dante Moore, but the Hawkeyes still suffered defeat. The final score was 18-16 as a last-second field goal guided No.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 9

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Dramatic Loss to Oregon

Iowa had No. 6 Oregon on the ropes at Kinnick Stadium, taking a 16-15 lead with under two minutes left. But a failed two-point conversion and a defenseless

College Football News / Big Ten Network / November 8

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa Loses in Heartbreaking Fashion to Oregon

With Kinnick Stadium rocking after a late touchdown, the Iowa Hawkeyes failed to close out. Their two-point conversion, which was originally ruled good, was overturned, which proved to be the difference.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 6

Oregon vs. Iowa bold predictions for Week 11 upset alert

It is a top-25 matchup in the Big Ten on Saturday as Oregon visits Iowa. Oregon comes in ranked ninth in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Meanwhile, Iowa is ranked 20th and will be looking for the upset of the Ducks at home.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 6

Iowa Poised for Next Top-10 Upset at Kinnick Stadium

For the first time in six years, Kinnick Stadium is hosting a ranked vs. ranked matchup. Iowa's game against Oregon is significant for many reasons, but it could be yet another feather in head coach Kirk Ferentz's hat.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / November 6

Week 11 Big Ten Previews: Ducks Face Major Test at Iowa — Highlighting four games involving teams in the West and the best of the rest

Fourteen Big Ten programs are in action this week across seven conference games. The first CFP rankings were released earlier this week, and the Big Ten saw a conference record seven teams ranked.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 5

One Thing Oregon Must Do To Beat the Iowa Hawkeyes

As the No. 6 Oregon Ducks face the later half of their regular season, coach Dan Lanning and crew must face the College Football Playoff dark-horse No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 5

Iowa QB Shares Injury Update Ahead of Oregon Game

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ quarterback Mark Gronowski suffered a left knee injury late in the fourth quarter against Indiana on September 27. He scrambled from the pocket, and his knee appeared to buckle under a tackle attempt, sidelining him for the rest of the game. The injury came at probably the best time for the Hawkeyes’ QB.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 4

What Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman Said About Defending Iowa Quarterback Mark Gronowski

The Iowa Hawkeyes' offense is expected to be one of the bigger tests the No. 6 Oregon Ducks will face in the regular season, led by quarterback Mark Gronowski.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 3

Three Bold Predictions for Iowa's Mark Gronowski vs. Oregon

If we look at the next game, Mark Gronowski will face his toughest test yet when Iowa hosts No. 6 Oregon on November 8 at Kinnick Stadium. The South Dakota State transfer boasts some elite dual-threat credentials for this matchup.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 22

Minnesota plots to slow Iowa QB Mark Gronowski

Quarterback Mark Gronowski's tough-nosed playing style has inspired some to compare him with a college star from almost two decades ago. Think Tim Tebow, except in an Iowa uniform.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 6

Iowa football’s Mark Gronowski listed as day-to-day before Wisconsin clash

There is some uncertainty regarding the status of Iowa Hawkeyes star quarterback Mark Gronowski for this coming Saturday’s game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / September 30

Iowa can kiss CFP hopes goodbye after glimmer of hope vs. Indiana

The 3-2 Iowa Hawkeyes can still finish this 2025 season with pride and a great record, but as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned, the Hawkeyes appear to be on the outside looking in.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 16

Mark Gronowski trying to play 'free' as Iowa takes on 3-0 Rutgers

Getting transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski ready for Big Ten play was an emphasis last week for Iowa. The Hawkeyes have received modest passing contributions from their new signal caller and would cherish a breakout game when they visit unbeaten Rutgers on Friday night in Piscataway, N.J., in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 19

Report: Iowa to start QB Mark Gronowski in opener

Iowa will start graduate transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski in the season opener on Aug. 30 against Albany, On3.com reported on Tuesday afternoon. Gronowski, who had offseason shoulder surgery that caused him to miss spring practice with his new team, was a highly decorated player on the FCS level at South Dakota State.

Two-time national championship QB could enter transfer portal

The NCAA transfer portal could be getting a major addition. Mark Gronowski, who has led South Dakota State to two national championships, is evaluating his future and considering entering the transfer portal.

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