Mark Gronowski, the prolific quarterback who led South Dakota State to two FCS national championships and to the semifinals this season, announced on social media Tuesday that he’ll play his final season at Iowa.

Former South Dakota State star quarterback Mark Gronowski, the top QB remaining in the portal, has committed to Iowa, he told ESPN.

The Iowa Hawkeyes made a big splash in the transfer portal, picking up a commitment from South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski. Gronowski made the announcment via his social media. Gronowski,

Mark Gronowski will move from the Mountain Valley Football Conference to the Big Ten next season. The quarterback entered the transfer portal after leading South Dakota State to the FCS playoffs during his senior year.

Former South Dakota State football QB and two-time national champion Mark Gronowski announced his commitment to Iowa on Tuesday.

FARGO — Former South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski has committed to Iowa, he announced Tuesday, Jan. 7, via social media. Gronowski played four seasons for the Jackrabbits, leading the team to NCAA Division I FCS national championships during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Now, he's headed to the FBS and the Big Ten Conference.

It's both transfer season and bowl season in college football. The poor timing of the sport's calendar means that players need to enter the transfer portal immediately after the end of the season to enroll at a new school for the second semester.

Mark Gronowski's commitment to Iowa football gives Tim Lester a ready-made leader for his Shanahan-inspired NFL offense and a bridge for the future.