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Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for 2026 football season with coaching changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:37 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for 2026 football season with coaching changes

Summary

The Iowa Hawkeyes are gearing up for the 2026 football season, having made significant coaching changes. Chris Polizzi has been named the special teams coach following LeVar Woods' departure, while Jay Norvell joins the staff as running backs coach. The team's spring practices have emphasized competition, especially at quarterback, where Hank Brown from Auburn is in a close battle with freshman Jeremy Heclinski for the starting position. Iowa is dealing with losses, including kicker Drew Stevens and punter Rhys Dakin, who transferred to Michigan State. The Hawkeyes look to fill these gaps ahead of the season's kickoff.

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Key Details

•Chris Polizzi appointed special teams coach
•Jay Norvell joins as running backs coach
•Competition at quarterback between Hank Brown and Jeremy Heclinski
•Kicker Drew Stevens and punter Rhys Dakin transferred
•Spring practices focus on player development and team strategy

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11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 Football Preview, Schedule, Transfers, Coaches

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