US EditionPODCAST: Sifting Through Mark Gronowski's Debut and Iowa Football's 34-7 Win over Albany
Iowa's rushing offense gained 310 yards, the most in a season opener since 2002, while the defense held Albany to 33 second-half yards, securing a commanding 34-7 win.
- On August 30, 2025, Iowa defeated UAlbany 34-7 in their season opener at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
- Iowa leaned heavily on its running game due to starting back Kamari Moulton's early injury, which led to redshirt freshman Xavier Williams stepping up.
- Williams rushed 11 times for 122 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Mark Gronowski struggled passing with 44 yards and cramps ending his day early.
- Kicker Drew Stevens made all six of his attempts, including a career-best 55-yard field goal, which ranks as the fourth-longest field goal in the history of the program.
- The Hawkeyes improved to 1-0, showing strong ground offense with 310 rushing yards, a promising sign for their 2025 campaign despite some defensive imperfections.
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Column | Despite passing game struggles, Iowa football fans shouldn't panic - The Daily Iowan
Mark Gronowski will always be the first one to tell you that he was frustrated with his performance. “I’m disappointed in how I played today,” were the quarterback’s first words after Iowa’s season-opening victory over Albany. While Gronowski’s passing numbers – 8/15, 44 yards, one touchdown – left a lot to be desired, it could have been far worse. Remember Iowa’s ugly 7-3, two-safety win against South Dakota State to open the 2022 season? I do,…
Iowa downs Albany 34-7 in season opener
UI Athletics news release IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football team defeated Albany, 34-7, in its season-opening game Saturday night on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes outgained the Great Danes 358-177, with 310 of those yards coming on the ground. Xavier Williams led the Hawkeye rushing attack with 122 yards on 11 attempts and a touchdown. Terrell Washington Jr. added 69 yards, and Jaziun Patterson totaled 47 yar…
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