Hawkeyes Special Teams in Transition | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa’s special teams, a cornerstone of their low-scoring, field-position-driven game, is facing a major overhaul heading into 2026—losing key players and longtime coordinator LeVar Woods to Michigan State. With new faces like Eli Ozick, Boston Everitt, and Ike Speltz stepping in, and return duties up for grabs, the Hawkeyes know patience is key as they rebuild this vital unit under Coach Ferentz. Expect turbulence—but also potential, as they watch the new pieces gel in fall camp. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5fcfef5c20ecd5f