Iowa TE Addison Ostrenga Out Remainder 2025 Season After Achilles Injury

Iowa senior tight end Addison Ostrenga will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to an Achilles tendon injury suffered in the first quarter of the game against Iowa State, which required surgery. Ostrenga, a key senior leader with 48 career receptions, had been a crucial part of an already struggling Iowa offense, which ranks last in the FBS for passing yards and yards per pass attempt. With Ostrenga sidelined, junior Zach Ortwerth has been promoted to starter, with graduate transfer Hayden Large and redshirt freshman DJ Vonnahme also stepping up in the tight end depth chart. Coach Kirk Ferentz expressed disappointment over the injury but highlighted the next players' opportunities to grow and contribute. The Hawkeyes have relied heavily on their running game, which is one of the highest in the nation, but the loss of Ostrenga exacerbates the team's offensive challenges and their need for a more balanced attack. Iowa's offense must adapt quickly to avoid further struggles in the competitive Big Ten conference.