A native of Osseo, Minn., the 6-foot-3, 285 pound defensive tackle joins Iowa with three seasons of eligibility remaining. After appearing in just three games and redshirting during the 2023 campaign, Hawthorne burst onto the scene for the Jackrabbits this year.

After his efforts this season, Hawthorne was named to the FCS Freshman All-American team. He did not see much playing time right away with the Jackrabbits after redshirting during his first season in 2023 after three games, but he went on to play in every game this season and was a force on South Dakota's defensive line.

IOWA CITY - No, Beau Pribula is not going to be a Hawkeye. The coveted quarterback transfer from Penn State chose Missouri over Iowa and other programs. As Pribula signed with the Tigers on Sunday, it meant the Hawkeyes still only have one commitment during this transfer portal cycle - ex-Auburn quarterback Hank Brown,

Thompson entered the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 28 following Northern Illinois’ 28-20 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl victory over Fresno State.

Illinois is adding to its offensive firepower by adding a playmaking receiver from West Virginia from the college football transfer portal.

Michigan football went on a five-day clock following the ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama in terms of roster retention. The transfer portal had closed on Dec. 28 but players have until five days after the final game for their respective teams to enter.