Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski looked like star and then almost certainly turned into a bust during open practice.

A top-10 upset? The top quarterback in one category under Kirk Ferentz? A Big Ten record by another Hawkeye? Here are our six (very) bold predictions.

Bryant Worrell began his college football at Old Dominion, where he didn't play over two seasons. He then went to NCAA Division II Emory and Henry College in Virginia for two years, then Boston College last season.

Kids and their families swarmed Kinnick Stadium Saturday for the chance to meet some players and have some of their favorite Hawkeye gear signed by players and coaches. The day also provides a chance for the 2025 Kid Captains to meet the team and get their own personal tour of the stadium.

Mark Gronowski transferred to Iowa this season, following a decorated career with SDSU. Now, a Hurley, South Dakota native is set to be QB1. Chase Mason won a high school state football championship with Viborg-Hurley in

Players and coaches continue to rave about Mark Gronowski’s ability to lead the Iowa offense. “I’m on the train. I’m sold on (Mark Gronowski),” said Kirk Ferentz, Iowa football’s head coach. “Again, mostly just so impressed with the way he operates and the way he carries himself.

Former Michigan tight end and current Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt spoke out with his thoughts about Gronowski. He seems a comparison between the Hawkeyes' new quarterback and former Ohio State Buckeyes star signal caller JT Barrett.