Mark Gronowski Injury Update
Mark Gronowski hurt his knee late in Iowa’s game against Indiana. He tried to scramble on a third down and ended up limping off the field. Trainers helped him to the sideline. He did not return to finish the game. Backup Hank Brown stepped in for the last part.
Gronowski spent about ten minutes in the medical tent. After that, he came back out, kept his helmet on, and warmed up by jogging a bit. But the coaches did not put him back in. He wore a brace on his left leg. He looked ready but did not take more snaps.
Lowa’s coach said after the game that Gronowski wanted to get back out there. The reason he stayed out was because he felt he could not slow down like normal. They did not want to risk it. Coach Ferentz said they would run more tests and figure things out the next day. The feedback after the game was positive so far but there is no official word if Gronowski will play next.
Gronowski’s injury came right before Iowa’s scheduled bye week. That gives him extra time to rest. The team said they will use the break to check his progress. If all goes well, he might be ready for the next big game against Wisconsin, which is set for October 11. But the full details about how bad the injury is are still unknown. Nobody has said when exactly he will be back.
IOnTheHawks X post reads, "Still don't have an official update on the severity of Mark Gronowski's injury. Have seen some more positive things floating around but we might get more insight when coordinators talk tomorrow. "
Before leaving, Gronowski had a decent game passing, completing 19 of 25 for 144 yards. He did not throw for a touchdown and had one interception. He ran for a touchdown as well. The team never said it is a season-ending injury, so for now, everyone is waiting on official tests.
The whole situation makes Iowa’s next couple games uncertain. They want Gronowski healthy for their tough schedule in the coming weeks. For now, no confirmation if he will start the next matchup. Updates are expected once more medical results come out.
Gronowski and Iowa are staying quiet for now. His status will likely be updated close to game day.
