How Iowa football got this offseason right and wrong entering 2026
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is entering the 2026 season after a busy offseason with significant roster changes and coaching staff adjustments. The team has maintained continuity on both sides of the ball with key assistants returning, but faces challenges with the departure of special teams coordinator LeVar Woods.
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is entering the 2026 season after a busy offseason. The team has undergone significant roster changes, including newcomers in the running back room, defensive line depth, and a revamped secondary. Iowa's coaching staff has also seen changes, with LeVar Woods departing for Michigan State and Chris Polizzi being promoted to replace him. The Hawkeyes have maintained continuity on both sides of the ball with lead assistants returning. The team has a stacked running back room and an offensive line that is reloading rather than rebuilding. The Hawkeyes are hoping that highly-touted FCS transfers will quickly adapt to the speed and physicality of the Big Ten.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.