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How Iowa prepared transfer wide receivers for Big Ten play
Iowa used Kids' Day to gauge receiver size and timing as it prepares for Big Ten play, with Tony Diaz and Evan James among the standouts.
- Head coach Kirk Ferentz enters his 28th season leading Iowa football as the Hawkeyes begin the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against Northern Illinois.
- The team added transfer wide receivers Tony Diaz from UTRGV and Evan James to bolster depth following departures to the NFL draft.
- Iowa's strength program employs a calculated approach to manage receiver weight, ensuring players like Diaz gain necessary size without sacrificing speed.
- Kamari Moulton and Kaden Wetjen anchor the offense, though the Hawkeyes must fill production gaps left by players selected in the NFL draft.
- Ferentz, the Big Ten's winningest coach, faces a challenging 2026 schedule with early conference games at Michigan and Washington testing his revamped receiving unit.
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New starters at No. 22 Iowa must get up to speed in a hurry with challenging start to Big Ten play
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