The Hawkeyes substantially upgraded their quarterback room, landing transfers Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) and Hank Brown (Auburn), while also retaining Brendan Sullivan. Iowa’s unproven receiving corps showed glimpses of potential in its first season under position coach Jon Budmayr but needs to build on that in 2025.

Iowa has picked up a commitment from former Chattanooga wide receiver Sam Phillips out of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Phillips is joining the Hawkeyes after leading Chattanooga with 823 receiving yards in 2024.

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,

On Tuesday, Iowa landed South Dakota State quarterback transfer Mark Gronowski. The Hawkeyes added someone for him to throw a few days later. On3 reported Thursday that Tennessee Chattanooga receiver Sam Phillips was committing to Iowa. He became the program's fifth-known pledge from the portal this cycle.

With tight end Luke Lachey expected to be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, Iowa is now left with wide receivers Jacob Gill and Reece Vander Zee as the primary pass catchers in 2025. The duo finished with a combined 49 catches and 587 yards in 2024, which makes the acquisition of Phillips more promising for the Hawkeyes' offense.