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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Iowa football operates from a foundation of remarkable coaching stability, with Kirk Ferentz directing the program since 1999 and compiling a 185-118 record through sustained excellence in the Big Ten Conference. The Hawkeyes represent the University of Iowa's 31,563-student body in FBS competition, fielding a 100-player roster that competes in a conference known for defensive intensity and developmental quarterback systems. Playing at their home venue, Iowa has maintained competitive relevance across two decades of Big Ten play, with Ferentz's tenure representing one of the longest active coaching tenures in FBS football.
Ferentz's program emphasizes defensive football and field position management characteristic of upper-Midwest college athletics. The 2024 roster reflects Iowa's commitment to recruiting and developing talent within a conference that includes perennial playoff contenders, requiring consistent performance in recruiting classes and player development to remain competitive. With 100 athletes on scholarship, Iowa balances scholarship distribution across offensive and defensive units while operating within strict Big Ten compliance standards.
The Hawkeyes compete in a Big Ten framework that has evolved significantly since Iowa's program inception, navigating conference expansion and realignment while maintaining bowl eligibility standards. Ferentz's longevity at Iowa contrasts sharply with national coaching turnover, positioning the program as a stable institutional presence in Big Ten football circles despite competitive pressures from Ohio State, Michigan, and other traditional powers.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Iowa |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Iowa, Iowa |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Kirk Ferentz |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Lucas Allgeyer | OL |
| 6 | Seth Anderson | WR |
| 9 | Hank Brown | QB |
| 0 | Jarriett Buie | WR |
| 80 | Michael Burt | TE |
| 23 | Brevin Doll | RB |
| 71 | Jack Dotzler | OL |
| 67 | Gennings Dunker | OT |
| 17 | Alex Eichmann | WR |
| 16 | Ryan Fitzgerald | QB |
| 79 | Bryce George | OL |
| 5 | Jacob Gill | WR |
| 11 | Mark Gronowski | QB |
| 52 | Will Hahn | OL |
| 10 | Jeremy Hecklinski | QB |
| 7 | Dayton Howard | WR |
| 22 | Braeden Jackson | RB |
| 63 | Josh Janowski | OL |
| 86 | Eli Johnson | TE |
| 64 | Leighton Jones | OL |
| 65 | Logan Jones | C |
| 72 | Kale Krogh | OL |
| 88 | Hayden Large | TE |
| 59 | Trevor Lauck | OL |
| 75 | Cannon Leonard | OL |
| 74 | Bodey McCaslin | OL |
| 25 | Nathan McNeil | RB |
| 85 | Thomas Meyer | TE |
| 28 | Kamari Moulton | RB |
| 53 | Michael Myslinski | OL |
| 83 | Jackson Naeve | WR |
| 77 | George Nahas | OL |
| 68 | Will Nolan | OL |
| 48 | Zach Ortwerth | TE |
| 87 | Addison Ostrenga | TE |
| 1 | KJ Parker | WR |
| 4 | Jaziun Patterson | RB |
| 84 | Apollo Payne | WR |
| 2 | Sam Phillips | WR |
| 58 | Kade Pieper | OL |
| 13 | Terrence Smith | WR |
| 82 | Dylan Stecker | WR |
| 70 | Beau Stephens | G |
| 19 | Jackson Stratton | QB |
| 3 | Jimmy Sullivan | QB |
| 15 | Reece Vander Zee | WR |
| 81 | DJ Vonnahme | TE |
| 90 | Brian Allen | DE |
| 84 | Joseph Anderson | DE |
| 5 | Shahid Barros | DB |
| 18 | CJ Bell Jr. | DB |
| 56 | Maddux Borcherding-Johnson | DL |
| 33 | Cam Buffington | LB |
| 13 | Drew Campbell | DE |
| 40 | Chima Chineke | DE |
| 15 | Carson Cooney | LB |
| 17 | Teegan Davis | DB |
| 16 | O'Lontae Dean | DB |
| 31 | Nolan DeLong | LB |
| 4 | Koen Entringer | DB |
| 97 | Iose Epenesa | DL |
| 94 | Brad Fitzgibbon | DL |
| 51 | Luke Gaffney | DL |
| 10 | Burke Gautcher | LB |
| 19 | Kyler Gerardy | DB |
| 7 | Rashad Godfrey Jr. | DB |
| 95 | Aaron Graves | DT |
| 2 | TJ Hall | CB |
| 41 | Jaden Harrell | LB |
| 96 | Bryce Hawthorne | DL |
| 30 | Rayce Heitman | DB |
| 57 | Will Hubert | DL |
| 20 | Ty Hudkins | DB |
| 49 | Ethan Hurkett | DL |
| 99 | Devan Kennedy | DL |
| 26 | Kael Kolarik | DB |
| 47 | Jack Laughlin | LB |
| 8 | Deshaun Lee | DB |
| 48 | Max Llewellyn | EDGE |
| 50 | Will Lockhart | DL |
| 6 | Zach Lutmer | DB |
| 34 | Drew MacPherson | DB |
| 21 | Watts McBride | DB |
| 44 | Kenneth Merrieweather | DL |
| 36 | Jayden Montgomery | LB |
| 14 | Alex Mota | DB |
| 1 | Xavier Nwankpa | S |
| 91 | Jonah Pace | DL |
| 55 | Jeremiah Pittman | DL |
| 12 | Jaxon Rexroth | LB |
| 46 | Preston Ries | LB |
| 43 | Karson Sharar | LB |
| 25 | Kelby Telander | LB |
| 42 | Zach Twedt | LB |
| 23 | Landyn Van Kekerix | LB |
| 92 | Caden Buhr | PK |
| 9 | Rhys Dakin | P |
| 99 | Ty Nissen | P |
| 97 | Ike Speltz | LS |
| 18 | Drew Stevens | PK |
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- Ohio State Buckeyes
- California Bruins
- Illinois Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini
- Maryland Terrapins
- Michigan Wolverines
- Minnesota Minnesota
- Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers
- Oregon Ducks
- Southern California Trojans
- Washington Huskies
- Wisconsin-Madison Badgers
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Iowa Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Iowa Football compete in?
- Iowa Iowa Football competes in the Big Ten Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Iowa play football home games?
- Iowa Football plays home games at Home Venue in Iowa, IA.
- Who is the head coach of Iowa Football?
- The head coach of Iowa Iowa Football is Kirk Ferentz.
- When was Iowa Football program established?
- The establishment date for Iowa Football is not currently available.