en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Iowa Hawkeyes Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/news Chris Polizzi enters his first season as Iowa football special teams coordinator taking over a group that looks vastly different than it did in 2025 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:36:14 GMT Tyler Tachman https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56366971 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56366971 false false The Iowa Hawkeyes signal caller is the winningest quarterback in NCAA history, but he is still projected as a fringe draft pick. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:59:12 GMT Mitchell Corcoran https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56365681 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56365681 false false The Hawkeyes are ramping up practices before their spring football game this weekend. The spring game will give the fans and media a first look at the squad in Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:09:05 GMT Jordan Underwood https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56362989 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56362989 false false After coaching stops at UCLA, Tulsa, Utah, and others, Chris Polizzi returned to Iowa football last year as a defensive analyst and was promoted to special teams coordinator in 2023, aiming to build on former coordinator LeVar Woods’ foundation while implementing his own vision for the Hawkeyes’ special teams unit. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:09:12 GMT Madison Hricik\nThe Gazette https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56362555 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56362555 false false Great defensive backs have become an expectation in the Iowa Hawkeye football program. Cooper DeJean, Desmond King, Josh Jackson, Riley Moss, and countless others have made their mark on Kirk Ferentz-coached teams. Junior Zach Lutmer is set to become the next in line. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:51:26 GMT David Eickholt https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56362437 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56362437 false false Phil Parker has a standard of excellence throughout his Iowa tenure. On Wednesday afternoon, the legendary coordinator met with the local media to dive into a wide variety of topics. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:03 GMT David Eickholt https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56361499 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56361499 false false On Wednesday, Iowa special teams coordinator, Chris Polizzi spoke to the media for the first time. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:17:46 GMT Eliot Clough https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56361497 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56361497 false false Appreciate your time. Appreciate what you guys do covering our program. A special thank you to Coach Ferentz. Tremendous opportunity to lead special teams. I love LeVar. Yes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:49:28 GMT https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56361130 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56361130 false false Tim Lester and his unit are hoping to take another significant step forward in 2026. On Wednesday, the third-year offensive coordinator spoke with reporters about the ongoing quarterback battle, depth at wide receiver and how they can become a more balanced and explosive offense. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:29:07 GMT David Eickholt https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56360855 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56360855 true false The Iowa football offense will look different in Year 3 under Tim Lester, who finally has the "horses" to throw the ball downfield (we think). Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:18:55 GMT Chad Leistikow https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56360674 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56360674 false false Iowa football offensive coordinator Tim Lester meets with media on April 22, 2026. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:33:03 GMT @hawkcentral https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56360055 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56360055 false false WE'VE GOT HAWKEYE VOCFB MERCH! https://vocfb-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/iowaGet your business, product, service or personal brand to the next level by p... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:14:49 GMT Iowa at The Voice of College Football https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56359785 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56359785 false false With the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, multiple Hawkeyes anxiously await their fate. Eight Hawkeyes are projected to be selected in the Draft, further Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:10:56 GMT Jordan Underwood https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56359734 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56359734 false false Iowa football defensive coordinator Phil Parker meets with media on April 22, 2026. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:48:42 GMT @hawkcentral https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56359444 https://sportspyder.com/cf/iowa-hawkeyes-football/articles/56359444 false false