US EditionJay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach
Jay Norvell was promoted from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left for the Las Vegas Raiders, bringing extensive coaching experience.
- On Monday, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Jay Norvell as the new running backs coach, replacing Omar Young, who departed for the Las Vegas Raiders last month.
- Following Young's departure to the Las Vegas Raiders, Norvell, a former Iowa player who earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, returns to coach the program he played for from 1982-85.
- Norvell brings extensive head coaching experience, having led Nevada for five years and Colorado State for four seasons before the Rams fired him in October 2025 at 2-5.
- In addition to Norvell's promotion, Ferentz hired Mike Grant as senior offensive analyst and returned Brian Smith as defensive analyst, with Grant joining from Illinois State.
- Analysts play a "pivotal role" in preparation, Ferentz said, and these additions aim to strengthen the Hawkeyes' offense and defense for upcoming challenges.
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Jay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach
Jay Norvell will move from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left the Hawkeyes for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month.
Ferentz Announces Coaching Staff Updates at University of Iowa football
Edited release 03/31/26 University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to his coaching staff on Monday. Jay Norvell transitions to running backs coach after Omar Young departed for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month. Mike Grant has been hired as the team’s senior analyst on offense, while Brian Smith rejoins the program as a defensive analyst. Norvell is a former Hawkeye, winning 35 games …
Ferentz Announces Coaching Staff Updates
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to his coaching staff on Monday. Jay Norvell transitions to running backs coach after Omar Young departed for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month. Mike Grant has been hired as the team’s senior analyst (offense), while Brian Smith rejoins the program as a defensive analyst. JAY NORVELLNorvell is a former Hawkeye, winning 35 ga…
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