Iowa football celebrated a strong start to the season with a 40-0 victory over Illinois State, showcasing a revitalized offense that gained 492 yards. Following this performance, the Hawkeyes secured a commitment from Terrence Smith, a four-star wide receiver from West Aurora High School, for the 2025 recruiting class. Smith, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 185 pounds, chose Iowa over Minnesota and received interest from other schools including Purdue and Iowa State. His commitment marks the 15th for Iowa's 2025 class, where he stands out as the only wide receiver. With his impressive high school stats, including 59 receptions for 906 yards last season, his addition is seen as a crucial step for Iowa, which has faced challenges at the receiver position in recent years. Iowa's recruiting efforts continue to gain momentum as they have attracted multiple top prospects from Illinois.