Iowa’s offense has all the pieces—strong running game, elite line, talented receivers—but the quarterback position remains the missing link. Enter Tom Moore, a coaching legend with decades of experience, including stints with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. His arrival is aimed at guiding the QB competition between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, helping them lead, handle pressure, and bounce back. Head coach Kirk Ferentz is counting on Moore’s wisdom to turn potential into performance, especially as the battle stretches into the season. Moore’s role could be the key to unlocking Iowa’s offensive potential this year.

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Kaden Wetjen, a fourth-round Steelers pick, is still soaking in the surreal reality of his NFL debut—despite being a key cog in Iowa’s ReliaQuest Bowl win. Projected as a special teams standout, he’s also aggressively chasing a role on offense, with a front-row seat to learn from Aaron Rodgers, whose final season could be his biggest coaching opportunity. With Pittsburgh looking to evolve its offense and Wetjen’s speed poised to unlock new play designs, this rookie is in the perfect position to build a lasting legacy—before Rodgers’ era ends.

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From redshirt to breakout star, Tony Diaz’s journey to Iowa is anything but ordinary. Drafted by UTRGV — a program that didn’t even play games yet — Diaz embraced the vision of coach Travis Bush, helping build a surprise 9-3 FCS season that earned him Freshman of the Year honors. With a nickname born from his elite route-running — “The Boogeyman” — and a tattoo that says “You Can’t Kill The Boogeyman,” Diaz’s swagger is real. After turning down offers from Alabama and Baylor, he chose Iowa for its culture and Ferentz’s player-development legacy. Now adapting to a West Coast offense, Diaz is laser-focused on making plays and helping his team win — because when the ball’s in the air, he’s not just going to get it… he’s going to own it.

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