Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images / Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

During Big Ten media days, Kirk Ferentz was asked about replacing linebacker Jay Higgins and the former Hawkeye star's leadership.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said at Big Ten media days that the Hawkeyes have upgraded their quarterback room, starting with South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz spoke at the Big Ten media days on Thursday. Among the many questions he faced was the discussion about the NCAA's $20.

ESPN dug into the Big Ten in their 2025 preview and expects a stressful year making or breaking the Iowa Hawkeyes.