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Jay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach

Jay Norvell was promoted from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left for the Las Vegas Raiders, bringing extensive coaching experience.

  • On Monday, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that Jay Norvell has been promoted to running backs coach, replacing Omar Young, who departed for the Las Vegas Raiders last month.
  • Norvell brings extensive experience to the staff, having previously served as head coach at Colorado State and Nevada, and he played for the Hawkeyes from 1982 to 1985, earning team MVP honors as a senior.
  • "His perspective is a great addition to our coaching staff and will be beneficial for our running backs," Ferentz said of Norvell, who has coached at six power-conference schools and in the NFL.
  • Alongside the promotion, Iowa hired Mike Grant as senior offensive analyst and welcomed back Brian Smith as a defensive analyst, with Grant bringing more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience.
  • Analysts play a "pivotal role" in modern college football, Ferentz noted, explaining that these staff additions aim to strengthen the program's offensive and defensive support systems for upcoming challenges.
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Jay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach

Jay Norvell will move from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left the Hawkeyes for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month.

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Coloradoan broke the news in on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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