Mark Gronowski knows he needs to be "better all-around" after a subpar performance

Aug 30, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) prepares to throw a pass against the Albany Great Danes during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images"We just need to be happy we are 1-0. That is the best we can be at this point."

Those were new starting quarterback Mark Gronowski's words following Iowa's week one victory over Albany.

The new Hawkeye signal caller has experienced Kinnick Stadium before as a visiting player with South Dakota State, but made his highly anticipated debut for the Hawkeyes on Saturday.

During Gronowski's first start for the Hawkeyes, Iowa's passing attack…