The Hawkeyes substantially upgraded their quarterback room, landing transfers Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) and Hank Brown (Auburn), while also retaining Brendan Sullivan. Iowa’s unproven receiving corps showed glimpses of potential in its first season under position coach Jon Budmayr but needs to build on that in 2025.

The Iowa football team acquired its second transfer player of the week in former Chattanooga receiver Sam Phillips. The fourth-year wideout will join the Hawkeyes for his final season of eligibly in 2025,

After the Iowa Hawkeyes landed star FCS quarterback Mark Gronowski in the transfer portal, head coach Kirk Ferentz continued the offensive trend by signing a pass catcher on Thursday. College football insider Pete Nakos reported on Thursday that former Chattanooga wide receiver Sam Phillips has committed to Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes football has added to its wide receiver room via the transfer portal in Chattanooga's Sam Phillips.