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QB Mark Gronowski Will Make His Debut for Hawkeyes Against Albany of the FCS
Iowa's season opener features transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski and Albany's interim coach Jared Ambrose following Greg Gattuso's departure; Albany finished 4-8 last season.
- On Aug. 30, Iowa opens its 2025 season against UAlbany at Kinnick Stadium, with kickoff set for Saturday at 5 p.m. Central.
- After Greg Gattuso's February exit, Jared Ambrose was elevated from offensive coordinator to interim head coach at UAlbany, succeeding the former UAlbany head coach now at Penn State University.
- Iowa staff say continuity helps their prep as Kirk Ferentz, Iowa head coach, cautioned about transfers and new players at UAlbany despite Albany coaching staff stability.
- The interim role raises immediate stakes for Jared Ambrose, interim head coach auditioning for the full-time role during the 2025 season as evaluation window after UAlbany Great Danes' 4-8 season.
- The matchup pits Kirk Ferentz, Iowa head coach in his 27th season, against interim head coach Jared Ambrose, while Greg Gattuso's move to Penn State adds interest as Iowa's 2025 schedule includes Penn State.
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Five things to watch for in Iowa football's season-opener against Albany - The Daily Iowan
1. Mark Gronowski’s Iowa debut The Cade McNamara experiment turned into a disaster for Iowa, but the Hawkeyes hope Gronowski will finally be the quarterback they have desperately needed for some time. Gronowski brings a wealth of experience with him to Iowa City after spending four successful seasons with South Dakota State. The 6-foot-3 Gronowski led the Jackrabbits to back-to-back FCS national championships in 2022 and 2023 and earned the Walt…
Iowa excited to showcase upgraded offense vs. Albany
After being one of the nation's worst offensive teams in recent years, there is hope that things will change this season for Iowa entering its season opener Saturday against FCS opponent Albany in Iowa City, Iowa.
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QB Mark Gronowski will make his debut for Hawkeyes against Albany of the FCS
South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski will make his much-anticipated first start when Iowa hosts Albany of the Football Championship Subdivision at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday.
Mason City Globe Gazette
How does Iowa plan to prepare for an FCS foe with an interim coach?
A head coaching change and significant roster movement makes Iowa's season-opening opponent a challenge to prepare for. UAlbany's head coach hopes the Hawkeyes can expect one characteristic from his team.
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