The award watchlists continue adding up for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Before the beginning of the 2025-2026 season, numerous preseason predictions and award watchlists are released.
The Hawkeyes have multiple representatives sprinkled throughout the award watchlists, including the Maxwell Award and the Outland Trophy.
Iowa senior quarterback Mark Gronowski was named to the Maxwell Award watchlist ahead of his first season as the Iowa signal caller. Gronowski is poised to lead a dormant Iowa offense in his first year under center.
The Maxwell Award is given annually to the most outstanding player in college football.