As Week 1 of the 2025 college football season nears, Iowa's offseason quarterback battle appears to have reached its conclusion. While an official announcement has yet to be made, the general consensus is that South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski will call the shots to begin the year.

Despite having shoulder surgery in the spring, Gronowski has been strong all summer and through the fall. He has since worked closely with offensive coordinator Tim Lester, leading to the “continued expectation” that he will soon be named the Week 1 starter, On3 Sports' Pete Nakos reported.

Gronowski has been competing in Iowa's offseason quarterback battle with Auburn transfer Hank Brown and junior Jackson Stratton, the team's only returning player at the position. He joined the Hawkeyes after ca

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