Jay Norvell Returns to Iowa as RB Coach

Iowa Football Hires Jay Norvell: Former Hawkeye Returns as Running Backs Coach Former Iowa linebacker Jay Norvell, who played for the team in the early 80s, is set to join the Hawkeyes as running backs coach for the 2026 season. After starting as an offensive analyst in February, Norvell was promoted to the position following the departure of previous coach Omar Young. With nearly 40 years of coaching experience, including a successful stint at Nevada, Norvell is expected to bolster Iowas strong returning running back group, setting up a formidable ground attack for the upcoming season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/bf72e3cfcf516e6e