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After four seasons at Boston College, linebacker Edwin Kolenge transfers to Vanderbilt, seeking to help the program build on its recent 10‑3 success and become a consistent pass‑rushing force.
Coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the evolving quarterback race, the potential of the secondary and linebackers, and the challenges facing the defensive line and special teams.
Junior defensive lineman Kenneth Merriweather is set to play a pivotal role for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the upcoming 2026 season, bringing experience, agility and a knack for disruption after a standout performance against USC.
Will Hubert, a senior defensive lineman wearing jersey 57, is emerging as a key leader for Iowa's 2026 football season.
A look at the players, moves and strategy aimed at tightening a unit that gave up big plays last season
The Iowa Hawkeyes defensive line will look markedly different when the 2026 season opens, after the program lost 24 of the 25 sacks it recorded a year earlier. The departure of those pass‑rush producers has left a void that the coaching staff is eager to fill with a blend of experience and untapped talent.
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost 24 of 25 sacks from last season, prompting a search for new leaders on the edge. Veteran Kenny Merrieweather, high‑upside transfer Kahmari Brown and recovering Drew Campbell headline a group that must step up under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
The Hawkeyes lost three starting linemen from the 2025 roster, but a mix of transfer portal talent and home‑grown prospects aims to fill the void before the 2026 campaign.
The Hawkeyes lost three starting defensive linemen and are turning to four transfer‑portal recruits, including standout pass‑rusher Kahmari Brown, while returning veterans and emerging talents aim to fill the gap ahead of the next campaign.