US EditionQB Mark Gronowski Will Make His Debut for Hawkeyes Against Albany of the FCS
UAlbany's interim coach Jared Ambrose leads the Great Danes after a 4-8 season, aiming to build on previous success under Greg Gattuso, now at Penn State.
- On Aug. 30, Iowa opens its 2025 season against UAlbany at Kinnick Stadium, with kickoff set for Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
- After Greg Gattuso's February exit, Jared Ambrose was elevated from offensive coordinator to interim head coach of the UAlbany Great Danes.
- Iowa staff say continuity helps their prep as Kirk Ferentz noted Albany coaching staff remains mostly intact, though transfers and new players at UAlbany add uncertainty.
- The interim role raises immediate stakes for Jared Ambrose, as the university elevated him to interim head coach for the entirety of the 2025 season as an audition to reverse the UAlbany Great Danes' 4-8 record.
- The matchup pits Kirk Ferentz, Iowa head coach , against Jared Ambrose, interim head coach, while Greg Gattuso's move to Penn State adds narrative as Iowa's 2025 schedule includes Penn State.
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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.
Iowa offense prepares for Albany
Kamari Moulton leads a crowded two-deep at running back as the Hawkeyes get ready to open against Albany. The sophomore rushed for 473 yards last season playing behind Kaleb Johnson. He is one of four running backs who could get snaps in the opener. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/offalbany1.mp3 Moulton says the running backs all help make each other better. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/offalbany2.mp3 Iowa is …
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