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University of Iowa student-athletes shine in Big Ten Fall Academic All-Conference team, with 100 honorees across six fall sports. Sixty-five students, including nine Hawkeyes, achieve perfect GPAs, showcasing their dedication to both athletics and academics.

Logan Jones, the Iowa Hawkeyes standout center, has had a stellar senior season, leading his offensive line unit to a semifinalist spot for the Joe Moore Award. Despite some offensive struggles, Jones consistent performance has helped the team out-rush opponents in nine games, including impressive showings against Albany and Penn State. Jones individual achievements include being named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, joining the All-Big Ten First-Team, and being a finalist for the Outland Trophy. He is one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy, set to be announced during ESPNs College Football Awards Show on December twelfth.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes, with a strong scoring offense led by quarterback Mark Gronowski, face off against the top-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Vanderbilt, led by Heisman Trophy finalist Diego Pavia, boasts an impressive ten-win season. Both teams have top-ten defenses, promising an exciting matchup for football fans.

Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Drew Stevens, a record-breaking college football star, has been invited to the prestigious Panini Senior Bowl, a major stepping stone for his professional aspirations. This all-star game, rebranded with Panini, is a significant opportunity for Stevens to showcase his skills against top collegiate talent. With a career seventy-nine point six percent accuracy and a program-record fifty-eight-yard field goal, Stevens is set to make a strong impression at the Senior Bowl on January thirty-first, two thousand twenty-six.

Matt Campbell, the former Iowa State Cyclones head coach, is leaving for Penn State, marking the end of an era in the intense Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones rivalry. Campbell, who initially struggled against the Hawkeyes, secured a significant victory in 2022, shifting the rivalrys momentum. His departure leaves a void, with Iowas head coach, Kirk Ferentz, expressing respect for Campbells impact on the states football scene.

Four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle decommits from Iowa State, opening doors for Iowa and other top programs. Slagle, a top-ranked recruit from Iowa, had been committed to the Cyclones for less than a month before reopening his recruitment. He expressed respect for Iowa State but is considering other schools like Arkansas, Auburn, and Wisconsin. Iowa secures their first commitment for the 2027 class with four-star linebacker Gavin Stecker from Bettendorf High School.

The Iowa Hawkeyes offensive line, featuring veterans like Logan Jones, Beau Stephens, and Gennings Dunker, has been named a finalist for the Joe Moore Award. This group has been instrumental in Iowas successful season, consistently creating running lanes and protecting the quarterback. If they win, they would join an elite club alongside Alabama and Michigan as the only programs to have won the award twice. The Hawkeyes previously earned this honor in 2016. Throughout the 2025 season, this dominant offensive line helped Iowa achieve impressive rushing statistics, clearing the way for over 2300 total rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns. The other two finalists for the Joe Moore Award also come from the Big Ten conference, making it a strong showing for the conference in this years awards.