The Big Ten's Front Line Rising
The Big Ten continues to dominate the conversation around college football’s most impactful offensive lines, and the 2026 season promises another chapter of elite talent.
Among the standouts is Oregon’s Iapani Laloulu, who started every game last year and earned a Rimington Trophy finalist nod, signaling his emergence as a premier center.
Iowa’s Trevor Lauck also made waves, starting all 13 contests in 2025 and landing on the third‑team All‑Big Ten roster, a testament to his steady growth.
At Ohio State, Austin Siereveld posted an 83.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, underscoring his consistency and high‑level play.
Iowa’s Kade Pieper, a first‑team All‑America selection from PFF, will shift to the center position in 2026, a move that could reshape the Hawkeyes’ interior line.
Indiana’s Carter Smith captured the Rimington‑Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year award in 2025 and is currently ranked the No. 1 returning offensive tackle nationally, a distinction that places him at the top of draft boards.
Beyond these headline acts, other names such as Luke Montgomery, Greg Johnson, Justin Evans, Jake Guarnera, Andrew Sprague and Darius Goodman are also expected to influence the line battles across the conference.