Iowa football announces four new coaching staff additions

The University of Iowa football program has announced four new additions to its coaching staff for the 2026 season. Jay Norvell, Kevin Spencer, Kyle Hazell, and Mac McLeran will join the team in various roles. Jay Norvell, a former Iowa player from 1982-85, will be a senior offensive analyst. Norvell brings extensive coaching experience and was a standout player during his college career, helping the Hawkeyes to a Big Ten Championship.

Kevin Spencer has been appointed as the special teams quality control coach under the new special teams coordinator Chris Polizzi. This marks Spencer's third tenure with Iowa, having previously served in similar roles. His experience includes nearly three decades of coaching in the NFL.

Kyle Hazell, son of coach Darrell Hazell, joins as an offensive analyst. He has previously worked as a graduate assistant and positions coach at various universities, including Toledo and Youngstown State. Mac McLeran will become a defensive analyst after spending four seasons coaching lineback