The Iowa Hawkeyes’ largest, and arguably most important, offseason addition was landing former South Dakota State and two-time national champion quarterback Mark Gronowski via the transfer portal.
As Gronowski gets familiarized with Iowa, his new teammates, new coaching staff, and new playbook, he will be away from the field for some time.
Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz revealed in a statement on Friday that Gronowski will undergo an offseason surgery with the intention of being a full participant in the summer program.
“Mark played last season with a common football-related injury. While he could have continued to play through the injury, Mark is choosing to have a procedure to address the issue, and we support him in his decision.
“Our sports medicine team thoroughly reviewed his records and has confidence he will be fully rehabbed in time to participate in our summer program. Mark will participate in all non-practice team activities while he recovers,” Ferentz said.
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Gronowski brings 10,330 passing yards, 93 passing touchdowns, 1,767 rushing yards, and 37 rushing touchdowns to the Hawkeyes and an offense that is still revamping itself under offensive coordinator Tim Lester.
With Gronowski out for spring ball, the Iowa Hawkeyes will turn to a new-look quarterback room in the spring. Returning to the Hawkeyes are Brendan Sullivan and Jackson Stratton.
That duo will be joined by Hank Brown, another transfer portal addition from Auburn, and freshman quarterback Jimmy Sullivan.
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