After being one of the nation's worst offensive teams in recent years, there is hope that things will change this season for Iowa entering its season opener Saturday against FCS opponent Albany in Iowa City, Iowa.

Over the offseason, Iowa welcomed in transfer Mark Gronowski, who compiled a 49-6 career record at South Dakota State and threw for 3,058 yards in 2023.

Both his presence and the fact that there might be more overall familiarity with the system in offensive coordinator Tim Lester's second year on the job is leading to some optimism that the Hawkeyes can put up some points this fall.

"We're starting to see him in a comfort zone operating the way he'd like to," Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said of Gronowski. "One thing I can tell you is I've seen him pull the ball down and run,

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