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

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

Neuqua Valley’s Mark Gronowski carries the ball for a touchdown against Naperville North during a game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Senior guard Matthew Appel praised Gronowski.

Since 2020, the Hawkeyes haven't averaged more than 200 passing yards per game in a single season. Two hundred passing yards in a game is a bad performance for most offenses, but for Iowa, that's been a bar they can't pass. Literally. But, they're hoping things can be different in 2025.

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.

Cy-Hawk Talk returns! Iowa beat reporter Ethan Petrik and Iowa State beat reporter Ben Hutchens share three bold predictions for the upcoming football season and preview Ben’s t