The Iowa Hawkeyes have come up empty-handed in the transfer portal thus far when it comes to adding weapons, but their dry streak may be coming to an end. Pete

Iowa football is trying to make a splash at quarterback with its pursuit of South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski.

The Iowa football team acquired its second transfer player of the week in former Chattanooga receiver Sam Phillips. The fourth-year wideout will join the Hawkeyes for his final season of eligibly in 2025,

Sam Phillips will join the Hawkeyes after four years with Chattanooga, where he racked up 153 career receptions for 2,088 yards. He set a freshman school record in 2022 with 44 receptions.

One of the Iowa Hawkeyes‘ offensive targets is off the board. Iowa was reportedly set to host former Northern Illinois wide receiver Cam Thompson for a visit Jan. 9-10, but that’s off the table following Thompson’s commitment to Mississippi State.

Iowa football’s revamped quarterback room was punctuated by former South Dakota State star Mark Gronowski announcing his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Tuesday. Over the last few months, that position group has undergone serious remodeling.

Phillips entered the transfer portal on Dec. 5 after Chattanooga's 7-5 finish to the season. And according to Chris Hummer of 247Sports on Thursday, Phillips has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes for the 2025 season.

Iowa football has one of the most prized quarterbacks in the transfer portal. Mark Gronowski is going to the Big Ten from South Dakota State.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a big quarterback competition set to occur before the 2025 college football season. After bringing in Hank Brown in the NCAA transfer portal, he is expected to compete with Brendan Sullivan and Jackson Stratton for the starting job.

Iowa Hawkeyes football has landed another quarterback out of the transfer portal in South Dakota State's Mark Gronowski.