For those hoping Iowa football will gut its roster and go full-speed building through the transfer portal, it’s best to temper those expectations. That is not Iowa’s recruiting philosophy under Kirk Ferentz.

The 2024 season finale for the Iowa Hawkeyes ended in a way that can almost be viewed as fitting. It ended on a stuffed quarterback sneak as they were driving to tie or take the lead. In a way, that encapsulates the season.

Blake Craig kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter, his second a 56-yarder with 4:36 left as No. 23 Missouri rallied to beat Iowa 27-24 in the Music City Bowl.