Klatt believes that Gronowski will be one of the most impactful quarterback transfers in the country. Over four seasons as a starter, he has thrown for 10,330 yards and 93 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,767 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Iowa will host the Albany Great Danes in the 2025 season opener at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT on August 30.

Iowa has achieved double-digit wins four times in the last decade under head coach Kirk Ferentz, winning the Big Ten’s West division three times during that span. Still, the Hawkeyes have continue to remain on the outside looking in on the College Football Playoff.

Despite not fully funding the $20.5 million revenue share, Iowa State returns 14 starters — including quarterback Rocco Becht — as the program eyes its first conference title since 1912

Domonique Orange, Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams took the torch from their predecessors and are ready to lead a young Iowa State football defense

In Part 2 of his Des Moines Register interview, Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz tells stories of dysfunction and stability during his coaching career

These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.