Mark Gronowski News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa Hawkeyes

Expected to win starting job Gronowski is expected to be named Iowa's starting quarterback, per On3.com

Impact Gronowski was widely expected to be Iowa's starter after the FCS star signed with the Hawkeyes out of the transfer portal, so this doesn't come as a surprise. The other candidates included Hank Brown and Jackson Stratton, but this was essentially a foregone conclusion.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in fall camp Gronowski (undisclosed) is practicing with Iowa in its first session of fall camp, per the program's official X account.

Impact Gronowski was spotted partaking in individual drills as well as full 11-on-11 work in a video posted to Iowa Football's X account. The South Dakota State transfer was considered one of the top FCS quarterbacks last season, throwing for 2,719 yards, 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 61 percent of his passes. He's essentially locked up the starting role quarterback role in Iowa City, and represents hope that the Hawkeyes will have a competent signal caller for the first time in recent memory.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz: Hawkeyes' quarterback 'upgrade' starts with transfer Mark Gronowski Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said at Big Ten media days that the Hawkeyes have upgraded their quarterback room, starting with South Dakota State...

JULY 25, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Iowa Offense Preview 2025: The Hawkeyes Have a Star in Mark Gronowski The Hawkeyes had more of a passing game.

JUNE 10, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

S Dakota St. transfer Mark Gronowski gives Iowa's offense hope IOWA CITY, Iowa — Mark Gronowski was on the losing side of what he jokingly calls “the greatest offensive game of all time.” The Neuqua Vall...

APRIL 27, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Iowa Offensive Coordinator Tim Lester Provides Hopeful Update On New QB The Iowa Hawkeyes have their likely starting quarterback on the roster this spring in South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski. The only p...

APRIL 24, 2025 • SI.COM

S Dakota St. transfer Mark Gronowski gives Iowa's offense hope. He was among top FCS QBs for 3 years

Iowa is pinning its hopes for improving its offense on Mark Gronowski

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa lands Gronowski as transfer from South Dakota State Mark Gronowski, the prolific quarterback who led South Dakota State to two FCS national championships and to the semifinals this season, ann...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Mark Gronowski's transfer to Iowa makes absolutely no sense for star FCS quarterback The Iowa Hawkeyes scored a big transfer win on Tuesday, as 2023 FCS player of the year Mark Gronowski announced he was heading to Iowa City,...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

FCS star QB Mark Gronowski transferring to Iowa Former South Dakota State star quarterback Mark Gronowski is going from the FCS to the Big Ten after committing to Iowa on Tuesday afternoon...

JANUARY 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Iowa lands star QB Mark Gronowski of South Dakota State; Malik Benson heading to Oregon

South Dakota State star quarterback Mark Gronowski has announced he will play his final year at Iowa

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Mark Gronowski Reportedly Visiting Iowa SDSU QB Transfer Checking Out Hawkeyes Friday.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski to enter portal, keep eye on draft Quarterback Mark Gronowski, who won two FCS national titles at South Dakota State, is entering the transfer portal but also keeping his eyes...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gronowski threw 3 TD passes as FCS No. 1 South Dakota States rolls past Northern Iowa 41-3

Mark Gronowski threw three touchdown passes, including a 68-yard stroke to Angel Johnson, and Noah Thompson returned a punt 49 yards for a score to lead No. 1-ranked South Dakota S...

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski and Monmouth RB Jaden Shirden lead AP FCS All-America team

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski and Monmouth running back Jaden Shirden have been selected to the Associated Press FCS All-America team

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Gronowski throws for 3 TDs South Dakota State wins 20th straight, 41-6 over Northern Iowa

Mark Gronowski threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and South Dakota State rolled to its 20th-straight victory, 41-9 over Northern Iowa

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Gronowski accounts for 3 TDs; defending national champion South Dakota St. beats Montana St. 20-16

Mark Gronowski accounted for three second-half touchdowns, including a 35-yard scoring pass to Griffin Wilde with 1:30 to play, and defending FCS national champion South Dakota Sta...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Former Neuqua Valley star Mark Gronowski's first college season had a nightmarish end. His second? The stuff of dreams. Gronowski, who suffered a torn ACL early in the FCS national championship game in spring 2021, has led South Dakota State back and won.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

What this FCS title game means to South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski, other returners Gronowski was injured in the Jackrabbits' 2020 FCS title game loss, but with full health and more experience, he's ready to flip the script.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

South Dakota State tops Indiana St. behind Gronowski's 4 TDs

Mark Gronowski threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to help South Dakota State ease by Indiana State 49-7

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Gronowski throws 4 TD passes in South Dakota State win

Mark Gronowski threw a career-high four touchdown passes and South Dakota State defeated Missouri State 28-14 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference opener matching top-five FCS...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Gronowski's 4 TDs lead South Dakota State by Butler 45-17

Mark Gronowski passed for 279 yards and three touchdowns, and he carried it eight times for 55 yards and a score to help South Dakota State beat Butler 45-17

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Gronowski accounts for 3 TDs; S. Dakota St. beats UC Davis

Mark Gronowski passed for a touchdown and ran for two more scores, Isaiah Davis had 25 carries for 112 yards and South Dakota State held on to beat UC Davis 24-22

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Gronowski throws 3 TDs, S. Dakota St. tops Holy Cross 31-3 BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski passed for three touchdowns, Isaiah Davis ran for 156 yards and another score and South Dakota State,...

APRIL 24, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Gronowski throws 3 TDs, S. Dakota St. tops Holy Cross 31-3 BROOKINGS, S.D. - Mark Gronowski passed for three touchdowns, Isaiah Davis ran for 156 yards and another score and South Dakota State, the N...

APRIL 24, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

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