Iowa Special Teams in Transition | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa’s special teams, long the unsung heroes of their wins, are undergoing a major transition heading into 2026. Key players are departing, and longtime coordinator is moving to Michigan State, leaving a leadership void. Coach Ferentz admits patience is needed as new specialists — including Eli Ozick (kicker), Boston Everitt (punter), Ike Speltz (long snapper), Nathan McNeil (kick returner), and Zach Lutmer (punt returner) — battle for roles. With special teams being arguably more vital to Iowa’s success than any other unit, fall camp will be critical to see who steps up — and whether this new crew can keep the tradition alive. 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/d076ec801a636827