
Iowa Hawkeyes Cement Legacy as NFL Talent Pipeline
From veteran stars like George Kittle to emerging rookies such as Kaden Wetjen, Iowa’s football program continues to feed the NFL with skilled players across every position.
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From veteran stars like George Kittle to emerging rookies such as Kaden Wetjen, Iowa’s football program continues to feed the NFL with skilled players across every position.
The University of Iowa's special teams unit welcomes Australian punter Boston Everitt and Iowa native Tanner Philpott, each bringing distinct backgrounds and ambitions to replace iconic predecessors.
LeVar Woods, the new special teams coordinator at Michigan State, is rebuilding the unit through versatile player development, strategic portal additions, and a championship‑level approach endorsed by coach Pat Fitzgerald.
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.
Ferentz discusses the quarterback duel between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the potential extension of the race into the season, and the challenges facing the defensive line, while highlighting the promise of the secondary, linebackers, and special teams.

Michigan State’s special teams, long plagued by inconsistency, are poised for a turnaround with the arrival of transfer punter Rhys Dakin, a three‑year veteran from Iowa whose career averages 43.9 yards per kick.

The Badgers and the Hawkeyes meet again in 2026, a game that could shape Wisconsin's season and test Iowa's renewed ambition.