2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

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2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football
Iowa Hawkeyes wordmark.svg
Conference Big Ten Conference
Record1–1 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Tim Lester (2nd season)
Offensive scheme West Coast
Defensive coordinator Phil Parker (14th season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium Kinnick Stadium
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 9 Illinois  0 0   2 0  
No. 22 Indiana  0 0   2 0  
Maryland  0 0   2 0  
Michigan State  0 0   2 0  
Minnesota  0 0   2 0  
Nebraska  0 0   2 0  
No. 1 Ohio State  0 0   2 0  
No. 4 Oregon  0 0   2 0  
No. 2 Penn State  0 0   2 0  
Purdue  0 0   2 0  
Rutgers  0 0   2 0  
USC  0 0   2 0  
Washington  0 0   2 0  
Wisconsin  0 0   2 0  
Iowa  0 0   1 1  
No. 23 Michigan  0 0   1 1  
Northwestern  0 0   1 1  
UCLA  0 0   0 2  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of September 8, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represent the University of Iowa during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hawkeyes are led by twenty seventh-year head coach Kirk Ferentz. They play home games at Kinnick Stadium located in Iowa City, Iowa as members of the Big Ten Conference.

Contents

Offseason

2025 NFL draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionTeam
383 Kaleb Johnson RB Pittsburgh Steelers
5164 Yahya Black DTPittsburgh Steelers
7234 Mason Richman OT Seattle Seahawks
7*249 Connor Colby G San Francisco 49ers
7*255 Luke Lachey TE Houston Texans

Transfers

Outgoing

PlayerPositionDestination
Kahlil TateDB Austin Peay
Trent CakericeDT Central (IA)
Rusty VanWetzinga IVLB Central Michigan
Joey VanWetzingaDL Central Michigan
Judah MalletteWR Drake
Cade McNamara QB East Tennessee State
Marco LainezQB Elon
Kyson Van VugtOL Fresno State
Mason KnippOL Indiana State
Leshon WilliamsRB Kansas
Grant LeeperTE Miami (OH)
John NestorDB Minnesota
Gavin HoffmanTE Missouri
Ethan AghakhanDE New Hampshire
Graham FriedrichsenWR Northern Iowa
Grant GlausserRB Northern Iowa
Ryan KuennenDL Northern Iowa
Cole MarshTE Northern Iowa
Ayden PriceWR Northern Iowa
Chase BrackneyDE Sacramento State
Jeff BowieDL South Dakota
Caden CrawfordDL South Dakota
Graham EbenLB South Dakota State
Reese OsgoodWR South Dakota State
Jalyn ThompsonLB South Dakota State
Tripp WoodyK Syracuse
Brendan SullivanQB Tulane
Kaleb Brown WR UAB
James ResarQB UNC Pembroke
Johnny PascuzziTE West Virginia
Amare BickhamDB Western Illinois
Max WhiteRB Wyoming
CJ LeonardWRUnknown
Devan Van NessLBUnknown

Incoming

PlayerPositionPrevious school
Hank Brown QB Auburn
Bryant WorrellLS Boston College
Jonah PaceDL Central Michigan
Sam PhillipsWR Chattanooga
Bryce GeorgeOL Ferris State
George NahasIOL Iowa State
Ty HudkinsDB Purdue
Shahid BarrosDB South Dakota
Mark Gronowski QB South Dakota State
Bryce HawthorneDL South Dakota State
Jeremy HecklinskiQB Wake Forest

[1] [2] [3]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 305:00 p.m. Albany * FS1 W 34–769,250
September 611:00 a.m.at No. 16 Iowa State * FOX L 13–1661,500
September 136:30 p.m. UMass *
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
BTN
September 197:00 p.m.at Rutgers FOX
September 2711:00 a.m./2:30/3:00 p.m. Indiana Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
October 11at Wisconsin
October 18 Penn State
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
October 25 Minnesota
November 8 Oregon
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
November 152:00/2:30 p.m.at USC
November 22 Michigan State
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
November 2811:00 a.m.at Nebraska CBS
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game
  • All times are in Central time

[4] [5]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP RV
Coaches RVRVRV
CFP Not releasedNot released

Game summaries

vs Albany (FCS)

Pregame lineOver/under
IOWA –3948.5 [6]

After a sluggish first 20 minutes of play, the Hawkeyes running game came alive and the defense settled in. The 347 victory tied Kirk Ferentz with Woody Hayes in overall wins as a Big Ten coach (205). [7]

Albany Great Danes (FCS) (0–0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Great Danes (FCS)07007
Hawkeyes31471034

at Kinnick StadiumIowa City, Iowa

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), Sunny, Wind E 8 mph (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 69,250
  • Referee: Jim Wharrie
  • TV announcers (FS1): Eric Collins (play-by-play) and Spencer Tillman (analyst)
  • [8]
Game information
First quarter
  • 8:51 Iowa – Drew Stevens 28-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 55 yards, 6:09; Iowa 3–0)
Second quarter
  • 11:33 UAlbany – Lasalle Rose Jr. 9-yard pass from Jack Shields (James Bozek kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 55 yards, 6:09; UA 7–3)
  • 7:28 Iowa – Xavier Williams 3-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:05; Iowa 10–7)
  • 1:51 Iowa – Kaden Wetjen 2-yard pass from Mark Gronowski (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 2:49; Iowa 17–7)
Third quarter
  • 5:27 Iowa – Mark Gronowski 1-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 8:28; Iowa 24–7)
Fourth quarter
  • 14:18 Iowa – Drew Stevens 55-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:58; Iowa 27–7)
  • 3:42 Iowa – Hank Brown 1-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:54; Iowa 34–7)
StatisticsALBIOWA
First downs920
Plays–yards47–17769–358
Rushes–yards21–4353–310
Passing yards13448
Passing: compattint13–26–09–16–0
Time of possession23:2336:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlbanyPassingJack Shields13/26, 134 yards, TD
RushingJack Shields12 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingCaden Burti3 receptions, 56 yards
IowaPassing Mark Gronowski 8/15, 44 yards, TD
RushingXavier Williams11 carries, 122 yards, TD
ReceivingJacob Gill1 reception, 13 yards

at No. 16 Iowa State (Cy–Hawk Trophy)

Pregame lineOver/under
Iowa State -3.543.5


The Hawkeyes never led in this game and lost for the first time in seven tries at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa is now 1–5 when Fox Big Noon Kickoff is on site.

Iowa Hawkeyes (1–0) at No. 16 Iowa State Cyclones (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Hawkeyes0103013
No. 16 Cyclones670316

at Jack Trice StadiumAmes, Iowa

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIOWAISU
First downs1614
Plays–yards63–21457–238
Rushes–yards39–13130–104
Passing yards83134
Passing: compattint13–24–118–27–0
Time of possession31:0828:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassingMark Gronowski13/24, 83 yards, INT
RushingJaziun Patterson11 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingJacob Gill5 receptions, 52 yards
Iowa StatePassing Rocco Becht 18/27, 134 yards, TD
Rushing Abu Sama III 12 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingBrett Eskildsen2 receptions, 39 yards

vs UMass

Pregame lineOver/under

The last non-conference game for Iowa and their first-ever meeting with UMass. A victory would move Kirk Ferentz into first place in overall wins as a Big Ten football coach.

UMass Minutemen (0–0) vs Iowa Hawkeyes (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Minutemen0
Hawkeyes0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (BTN):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMASSIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UMassPassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Rutgers

Pregame lineOver/under

Kirk Ferentz has yet to lose to the Scarlet Knights (40).

Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hawkeyes0
Scarlet Knights0

at SHI StadiumPiscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (FOX):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIOWARUTG
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
RutgersPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Indiana

Pregame lineOver/under

Indiana hasn't defeated Iowa since 2012. Additionally, Iowa has won nine of the last ten games in this series. The Hawkeyes will be looking to overcome slow starts in homecoming games, including a 2007 loss to the Hoosiers.

Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) vs Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hoosiers0
Hawkeyes0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m./2:30/3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIUIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Wisconsin (rivalry)

Pregame lineOver/under

Iowa hasn't won four consecutive games in this series in two decades (2002–2005).

Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) at Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hawkeyes0
Badgers0

at Camp Randall StadiumMadison, Wisconsin

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time:  
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIOWAWISC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
WisconsinPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Penn State

Pregame lineOver/under

The Hawkeyes will be seeking redemption after the most recent matchup in the series, a humbling 31–0 loss at Beaver Stadium in 2023.

Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) vs Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Nittany Lions0
Hawkeyes0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time:  
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsPSUIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Penn StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Minnesota (Floyd of Rosedale)

Pregame lineOver/under

Minnesota hasn't won consecutive games at Kinnick Stadium in nearly 45 years (1981).

Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) vs Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Golden Gophers0
Hawkeyes0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time:  
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMINNIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MinnesotaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Oregon

Pregame lineOver/under

These teams have only played each other three times prior and this is their first meeting in over 30 years.

Oregon Ducks (0–0) vs Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Ducks0
Hawkeyes0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time:  
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOREIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at USC

Pregame lineOver/under

The first meeting of the schools since the 2019 Holiday Bowl. The Trojans have a 73 advantage in the overall series.

Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) at USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hawkeyes0
Trojans0

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, California

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 2:00/2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIOWAUSC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
USCPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Michigan State

Pregame lineOver/under

The Hawkeyes will be looking to make up for a disappointing performance against the Spartans from the previous season. Additionally, Michigan State has only won at Kinnick Stadium twice in the last 30 years (2011, 2013).

Michigan State Spartans (0–0) vs Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Spartans0
Hawkeyes0

at Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time:  
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  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMSUIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Michigan StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Nebraska (rivalry)

Pregame lineOver/under

The Hawkeyes have won nine of the last ten in this trophy series. The Cornhuskers will also be out for revenge as they gave away the last two match-ups on last-minute turnovers.

Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hawkeyes0
Cornhuskers0

at Memorial StadiumLincoln, Nebraska

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (CBS):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIOWANEB
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
NebraskaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Roster

2025 Iowa Hawkeyes football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 9 Hank Brown So
QB 16Ryan FitzgeraldFr
QB 11 Mark Gronowski Sr
QB 10Jeremy Hecklinski Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 19Jackson StrattonJr
QB 3Jimmy SullivanFr
RB 23Brevin Doll Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 22Braeden JacksonFr
RB 25Nathan McNeilFr
RB 28 Kamari Moulton Redshirt.svg  So
RB 4Jaziun PattersonJr
RB 8Terrell Washington, Jr. Redshirt.svg  So
RB 26Xavier Williams Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 6Seth AndersonSr
WR 0Jarriett Buie Redshirt.svg  So
WR 17Alex EichmannJr
WR 5Jacob GillGS
WR 7Dayton Howard Redshirt.svg  So
WR 83Jackson NaeveSo
WR 1KJ Parker Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 84Apollo PayneFr
WR 2Sam PhillipsSr
WR 13Terrence SmithFr
WR 82Dylan SteckerFr
WR 15Reece Vander ZeeSo
WR 21 Kaden Wetjen GS
TE 80Michael Burt Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 86Eli JohnsonFr
TE 88Hayden LargeGS
TE 85Thomas MeyerFr
TE 48Zach OrtwerthJr
TE 87Addison OstrengaSr
TE 81DJ Vonnahme Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 14Mason WoodsFr
OL 60Lucas AllgeyerFr
OL 71Jack DotzlerJr
OL 67 Gennings Dunker Sr
OL 79Bryce GeorgeGS
OL 52Will HahnFr
OL 63Josh Janowski Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 64Leighton Jones Redshirt.svg  So
OL 65 Logan Jones GS
OL 72Kale KroghJr
OL 59Trevor Lauck Redshirt.svg  So
OL 75Cannon Leonard Redshirt.svg  So
OL 74Bodey McCaslin Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 53Michael MyslinskiSr
OL 77George Nahas Redshirt.svg  So
OL 68Will Nolan Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 58Kade Pieper Redshirt.svg  So
OL 70Beau StephensSr
OL 61Cael Winter Redshirt.svg  So
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DE 90Brian AllenJr
DE 84Joseph Anderson Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 13Drew Campbell Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 40Chima Chineke Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 56Maddux Borcherding-Johnson Redshirt.svg  So
DL 97 Iose Epenesa Fr
DL 94Brad FitzgibbonFr
DL 51Luke GaffneyJr
DL 95 Aaron Graves Sr
DL 96Bryce HawthorneSo
DL 57Will Hubert Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 49Ethan HurkettGS
DL 99Devan Kennedy Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 48Max LlewellynSr
DL 50Will LockhartFr
DL 44Kenneth Merrieweather Redshirt.svg  So
DL 91Jonah PaceSr
DL 51Jeremiah PittmanGS
LB 33Cam Buffington Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 15Carson CooneyFr
LB 31Nolan DeLong Redshirt.svg  So
LB 10Burke GautcherFr
LB 41Jaden HarrellGS
LB 47Jack Laughlin Redshirt.svg  So
LB 36Jayden MontgomeryJr
LB 12Jaxon RexrothGS
LB 46Preston Ries Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 43Karson ShararSr
LB 25Kelby TelanderSr
LB 42Zach TwedtGS
LB 23Landyn Van KekerixJr
LB 22Derek Weisskopf Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 5Shahid BarrosGS
DB 18CJ Bell Jr.Fr
DB 17Teegan Davis Redshirt.svg  So
DB 16O'Lontae DeanFr
DB 4Koen EntringerJr
DB 19Kyler Gerardy Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 7Rashad Godfrey Jr. Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 2TJ HallSr
DB 30Rayce HeitmanFr
DB 20Ty Hudkins
DB 26Kael KolarikJr
DB 8Deshaun LeeJr
DB 6Zach Lutmer Redshirt.svg  So
DB 34Drew MacPhersonFr
DB 21Watts McBride Redshirt.svg  So
DB 14Alex Mota Redshirt.svg  So
DB 1 Xavier Nwankpa Sr
DB 11Jacob WallaceFr
DB 3Jaylen WatsonSo
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 92Caden BuhrFr
K 18Drew StevensSr
P 9 Rhys Dakin So
P 99Ty NissenSr
LS 97Ike Speltz Redshirt.svg  Fr
LS 45Bryant WorrellGS
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Seth WallaceAssistant head coach/Assistant defensive coordinator/linebackers
  • Tim LesterOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Phil ParkerDefensive coordinator/secondary
  • LeVar WoodsSpecial teams coordinator
  • George Barnett Offensive line
  • Kelvin Bell – Defensive line
  • Omar Young – Running backs
  • Jon BudmayrWide receivers
  • Abdul HodgeTight ends/fullbacks
  • Jay NiemannAssistant defensive line/defensive recruiting coordinator
  • Raimond Braithwaite – Director, strength and conditioning
  • Drew Heitland – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Kohle Helle – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Cody Myers – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Allan Reyes – Strength and conditioning specialist
  • Tyler Barnes – Chief of Staff/General Manager
  • Paul Federici – Director, Football Operations

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 1, 2025

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  2. "Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports.
  3. "2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfers". herosports.
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  5. "2025 Iowa Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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