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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iowa football shares unique behind-the-scenes look at Big Ten media days
As Iowa football experienced its first conference visit to Las Vegas on Thursday for the 2025 Big Ten media days at the Mandalay Bay Resort, the Hawkeyes released a unique behind-the-scenes look at the annual preseason event. While Iowa's group of representatives, which included head coach Kirk Ferentz, defensive back Koen Entringer, defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett, and offensive lineman Logan Jones, had to wait until the last day of the three-day event to make their appearance, the Hawkeyes were still able to enjoy the spotlight in Sin City. In a behind-the-scenes video posted on their social media platforms, the program provided a very personable view of the proceedings through the lens of the three current athletes accompanying Ferentz. The video captured every aspect of Thursday's 2025 Big Ten media days appearance, spanning from the flight to Las Vegas to the humorous questions asked by the players to their soon-to-be 70-year-old head coach. As the Hawkeyes enter the 2025-26 campaign with an improving offense to pair with their top-tier defense, Iowa could be primed for a magical season fans have been dreaming of. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football shares unique behind-the-scenes of Big Ten media days
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Iowa football shares unique behind-the-scenes look at Big Ten media days
This must be why they call it the entertainment capital of the the scenes from Vegas 🎬#Hawkeyes x #B1GMediaDays As Iowa football experienced its first conference visit to Las Vegas on Thursday for the 2025 Big Ten media days at the Mandalay Bay Resort, the Hawkeyes released a unique behind-the-scenes look at the annual preseason event. While Iowa's group of representatives, which included head coach Kirk Ferentz, defensive back Koen Entringer, defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett, and offensive lineman Logan Jones, had to wait until the last day of the three-day event to make their appearance, the Hawkeyes were still able to enjoy the spotlight in Sin City. In a behind-the-scenes video posted on their social media platforms, the program provided a very personable view of the proceedings through the lens of the three current athletes accompanying Ferentz. The video captured every aspect of Thursday's 2025 Big Ten media days appearance, spanning from the flight to Las Vegas to the humorous questions asked by the players to their soon-to-be 70-year-old head coach. As the Hawkeyes enter the 2025-26 campaign with an improving offense to pair with their top-tier defense, Iowa could be primed for a magical season fans have been dreaming of. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
USA TODAY Sports shares Big Ten, Iowa football preseason poll
USA TODAY Sports released its preseason Big Ten poll, and it's not what Hawkeye fans were hoping to see. Teams were ranked first through 18th with a total points system used to rank teams: a first-place prediction equaled one point and last was 18. The team with the fewest points was ranked first. Unfortunately for Iowa, it doesn't seem like the voters are as high on the Hawkeyes as some fans are. Let's take a closer look at Iowa's place on the list compared to the rest of the conference. Where does Iowa rank in USA TODAY's Big Ten preseason poll? Iowa was picked to finish 10th in USA TODAY's preseason Big Ten poll with 86 total points. They were just behind a tie for eighth place and comfortably ahead of 11th. Nebraska and Washington tied for eighth place with 85 points, putting the Hawkeyes one point away from being higher on this poll. Minnesota finished 11th in the poll, with 112 points. Penn State is at the top of the poll and received the most votes to win the conference. Here's a look at the entire preseason poll and the points for each team. Iowa will look to outperform its preseason projection from USA TODAY in 2025. To do so, they'll need a great year from quarterback Mark Gronowski, the offensive skill position players to step up and some new contributors to rise on defense. With a veteran coach in Kirk Ferentz and a pair of exciting coordinators, I wouldn't put it past the Hawkeyes to finish better than 10th in the Big Ten this season. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iowa football among elite 2027 TE recruit's top 12 schools
As college football recruiting continues to run its course throughout the summer, Iowa football finds itself among the top 12 schools for elite 2027 tight end prospect Luke Brewer. The 6-foot-5, 228-pound native of Norwalk, Iowa, where he attends Norwalk High School as four-star rated recruit. Brewer ranks as the No. 4 recruit in the state, the No. 17 tight end, and No. 263 overall prospect according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings. Advertisement In addition to Iowa, Brewer has received 25 other offers from premier national programs, including Georgia, Iowa State, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Penn State. While the highly-touted tight end prospect has not taken any official campus visits just yet, he has taken numerous unofficial visits, including eight stops in Iowa City, with the most recent visit occurring on March 8. On Thursday, Brewer announced his tentative top 12 list of destinations on his social media platforms that included Missouri, Iowa State, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, Miami, Notre Dame, Iowa, Texas A&M, and Florida. Considering the Hawkeyes have a strong and proven track record for developing premier NFL-ready tight ends, Iowa should have the upper-hand in that area of desire. Advertisement While head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes have plenty of time to sway the talented in-state target to Iowa City, Brewer will be another excellent future addition to the program as it looks to accend to the top of the Big Ten and national landscape. As Brewer trims his list of desired destinations in the coming months of his recruitment, he will be a recruit Iowa fans will want to keep an eye on. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football among elite 2027 TE recruit's top 12 schools
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iowa football adds JUCO WR Jackson Naeve via transfer portal
Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz gets his players ready prior to kickoff against South Dakota State during a NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. As the summer months move along, Iowa football added another promising offensive weapon to its arsenal. Jackson Naeve, a wide receiver and kick returner from Iowa Western Community College, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes via the transfer portal. The Iowa City native spent one season at Iowa Western, where he logged six receptions for 86 yards with one touchdown. Naeve registered the bulk of that production against Ellsworth Community College when he secured five catches for 79 yards and a 26-yard touchdown grab. Advertisement The 6-foot-1 athlete also returned four kickoffs for 28 yards and four punts for 22 yards for the Reivers last season. According to his social media, the JUCO transfer also runs a 4.46 40-yard dash. Prior to his lone season at Iowa Western, Naeve stood out at Regina Catholic High School, where he earned first-team all-state as a senior. During that 2023 season, Naeve was the Regals' leading receiver with 848 yards and 11 touchdowns. Naeve also rushed for 344 yards and eight touchdowns, while recording two kickoff return touchdowns and one punt return touchdown. Iowa Western is the same program that produced Kaden Wetjen, who has become an explosive playmaker for the Hawkeyes. Wetjen won the 2024 Jet Award, which honors the top return specialist in college football. Advertisement With Wetjen entering his senior season with the Hawkeyes, the program hopes that Naeve can deliver similar results for the upcoming season and beyond. Below are some of Naeve's highlights from his freshman season at Iowa Western: Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football adds JUCO WR Jackson Naeve via transfer portal
