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Good to go Saturday Ostrenga is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Maryland.

Impact Ostrenga is set to make his return to the field Saturday after missing the last five games due to an arm injury. Prior to his injury he caught 11 passes (on 16 targets) for 63 yards and a touchdown through five games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer wearing sling Ostrenga (arm) remains out against UCLA, but the tight end is no long sporting a sling, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Impact Ostrenga has missed the last four games for Iowa, and Friday night will mark his fifth. Still, the tight end appears to be trending in the right direction as he's shedded his arm sling.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Already out Ostrenga (arm) is out for Iowa's game Friday at UCLA, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact Not even a day after the Wisconsin-Iowa game Saturday, Ostrenga is out for UI's next matchup. After playing against UCLA, the Hawkeyes are scheduled to play at Maryland on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 10 Ostrenga (arm) will not return against Wisconsin this Saturday, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ostrenga, who has been sidelined since Week 7 with an arm injury, will not return in a home showdown with the Badgers this weekend. The 6-foot-4 junior tight end was starting to emerge as a proven option in the receiving game, tallying 11 receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown across five games prior to his injury. Ostrenga's next chance to return would come against UCLA next Friday, but his expected status for the contest remains unknown.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without return date Ostrenga (arm) is without a return timetable ahead of Saturday's game against Northwestern, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ostrenga will remain "out for awhile" according to head coach Kirk Ferentz. The 6-foot-4 junior tight end, who suffered an arm injury against the Buckeyes in Week 6, totaled 11 receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown across the Hawkeyes first five games. Iowa has Wisconsin (11/2), UCLA (11/8), Maryland (11/23) and Nebraska (11/29) on their upcoming schedule, but it remains to be seen when Ostrenga will be able to return.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Ostrenga (arm) is out for multiple weeks, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact Ostrenga sitting out multiple weeks will push his return date to November at the earliest. They include games scheduled at Michigan State (Oct. 19) and against Northwestern (Oct. 26). Currently, the earliest Ostrenga can play is a Wisconsin-Iowa matchup scheduled for Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on depth chart for Week 8 Ostrenga (arm) is not listed on the depth chart for Saturday's game at Michigan State, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ostrenga missed the Week 7 contest against Washington due to an injury and was spotted with his arm in a sling, so it wouldn't be surprising if he misses this upcoming contest as well. Ostrenga has 11 catches for 63 yards and a touchdown this season, and if absence could open the door for more looks toward names such as Hayden Large and Zach Ortwerth.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted with arm in sling Ostrenga was seen wearing a sling on his right arm ahead of Saturday's game against Washington, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Impact Ostrenga has already been ruled out for the contest but it's now known that the tight end is dealing with a right arm injury. Ostrenga's next chance to play will come Oct. 19 at Michigan State.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Washington Ostrenga (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against the Huskies, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ostrenga is set to miss his first game of the season as Iowa takes on Washington in Week 7. The 6-foot-4 tight end has seen 16 targets this season, turning that into 11 receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown. Ostrenga's next opportunity to return will come against the Spartans in Week 8.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in victory Ostrenga reeled in all five targets for nine yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-21 victory versus Troy.

Impact Ostrenga's touchdown came on a two-yard score in the third quarter, giving the Hawkeyes a 17-14 lead. The score was about the only positive on the day for the junior tight end, as his five receptions resulted in just nine total yards. Ostrenga has had a slow start to the season, accounting for just 43 total yards and a single score through the team's first three games. Saturday's conference opener against Minnesota will serve as Ostrenga's next opportunity to build on his scoring performance.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in fall camp Ostrenga (undisclosed) was seen catching passes in fall practice for the Hawkeyes Thursday.

Impact Ostrenga previously missed Iowa's spring open practice with an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to go ahead of the 2024 season. The 6-foot-4 tight end caught 31 passes for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Hawkeyes in 2023, but with the return of quarterback Cade McNamara and a fresh offense following the departure of former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, Ostrenga could see more opportunities to make big plays in 2024.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in early warmups Ostrenga (undisclosed) is participating in early warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Minnesota, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Impact Ostrenga has been dealing with a nagging injury for a while, but it seems he may have a chance to make his return to action Saturday. Ostrenga may also be aligned for a big role the rest of the season following Erick All's season-ending knee injury suffered last week against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain against Minnesota Ostrenga (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Ostrenga was able to partially practice this week, but he is still deemed questionable Saturday. With Erick All (knee) out for the season, Ostrenga is in line to be Iowa's starting tight end when available.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partial practice Tuesday Ostrenga (undisclosed) partially participated in Iowa's team practice Tuesday, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Iowa's head coach Kirk Ferentz sounded optimistic when saying that Ostrenga partially practiced Tuesday, suggesting his upcoming availability is more questionable than doubtful. It will be more important than ever now that Erick All (knee) must sit out 2023, leaving Ostrenga as Iowa's top option at tight end.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE