Tue Jan 07 21:40:00 UTC 2025: **Iowa Hawkeyes Land Top Transfer Quarterback Mark Gronowski**

Iowa City, IA – The Iowa Hawkeyes football team has made a significant addition to their roster, securing the commitment of highly touted transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski. Gronowski, a former South Dakota State star and ESPN’s top-ranked quarterback in the transfer portal, announced his decision Tuesday.

Gronowski, who boasts an impressive resume including two national championships and 49 career wins at South Dakota State, chose Iowa over a potential NFL career, having already received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine. His dual-threat abilities—10,330 passing yards, 93 passing touchdowns, 1,767 rushing yards, and 37 rushing touchdowns—make him a highly coveted player.

The decision was influenced by Iowa’s new offensive system, overseen by Coach Tim Lester, a former Green Bay Packers coach bringing a Shanahan-style NFL offense to Iowa City. Gronowski cited this system, the strong coaching staff, and the team’s family-like atmosphere as key factors in his commitment. He commented on the appeal of learning a pro-style offense and the opportunity to significantly improve the Hawkeye’s passing game, which ranked fifth-worst nationally in 2024.

Iowa’s offense struggled mightily in 2023, ranking 129th in scoring, but showed improvement in 2024 under Lester, raising the team’s scoring average and improving their offensive ranking. Gronowski’s arrival is expected to further bolster the Hawkeyes’ offensive capabilities heading into the 2025 season.

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