CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Detroit Lions linebacker and former University of Iowa unanimous consensus All-American Jack Campbell was surprised with the 2025 Pro Butkus Award, receiving the NFL’s top linebacker honor in his hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Campbell was presented the award by Matt Butkus, son of the award’s namesake, the late Dick Butkus, in recognition of a breakout season anchoring one of the league’s most physical defenses.

Campbell played a pivotal role for the NFC-contending Detroit Lions, showcasing the instincts, toughness and leadership that define elite linebacking play. The third-year linebacker emerged as a cornerstone of Detroit’s defense, consistently impacting the game against the run and in coverage while serving as a steady on-field communicator.

The 6-foot-5, 249-pound linebacker finished the season with 176 total tackles (89 solo), five sacks, three forced fumbles and two recoveries with nine tackles for loss appearing in 17 games. A former first-round draft pick from the University of Iowa, Campbell quickly translated his collegiate dominance into NFL production, earning league-wide respect for his preparation, physicality and football intelligence.

The Butkus Award Selection Committee said, “Jack Campbell embodies everything the Butkus Award represents. His size, instincts and disciplined approach to the position allow him to control the middle of the field. He plays with authority, communicates at a high level, and consistently puts himself in position to make impactful plays. His rise this season reflects not just talent, but leadership and football character.”

Campbell edged a strong field of finalists that included Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers), last year’s winner Zack Baun (Philadelphia Eagles) and former winner Roquan Smith (Baltimore Ravens).

Campbell became the first Hawkeye to win the Butkus Award in college for his accomplishments as a senior in 2022.

The Butkus Award selection committee focuses on qualities that defined Dick Butkus’ career: toughness, on-field leadership, competitiveness, football character and linebacking skills.

GIRLS

Non-Conference

Atlantic – 66 vs Clarke – 23

Exira-EHK-Audubon – 58 Van Meter – 36

Riverside – 36 CAM – 30

Glidden-Ralston – 56 Tri-Center – 33

Kuemper Catholic – 57 Earlham – 54

St. Albert – 74 Carroll – 42

Coon Rapids-Bayard – 44 IKM-Manning – 41

Logan-Magnolia – 49 Ar-We-Va – 35

Pride of Iowa Conference 

Nodaway Valley – 67 Southeast Warren – 35

West Central Activities Conference 

Woodward-Granger – 60 Madrid – 25

Des Moines Christian – 75 Pleasantville – 24

BOYS

Non-Conference

Atlantic – 77 vs Clarke – 47

Riverside 73 CAM 45

Tri-Center 70 Glidden-Ralston 41

Ar-We-Va 68 Logan-Magnolia 54

Coon Rapids-Bayard 65 IKM-Manning 46

Corner Conference Tournament Semifinals

East Mills – 56 vs Stanton – 36

Bedford – 55 vs Fremont-Mills – 22

Hamburg – 65 vs Griswold – 22 (Consolation)

Pride of Iowa Conference 

Southeast Warren – 66 vs Nodaway Valley – 49

West Central Activities Conference 

Des Moines Christian – 67 vs Pleasantville – 43

Madrid – 54 vs Woodward-Granger – 38

TRIANGULAR AT CLARINDA

Glenwood – 60 vs Atlantic – 24

Clarinda – 60 vs Atlantic – 18

Clarinda – 48 vs Glenwood – 36

Individual 

Atlantic – Cadence Kinzie (2), Haley Armstrong (2), Aspen Smith, Josephine Miller

TRIANGULAR AT PAPILLION-LA VISTA SOUTH

Riverside – 36 vs Logan-Magnolia-Woodbine – 36 (Riv. by Criteria)

Riverside – 54 vs Papillion-La Vista South – 15

Individual

Riverside – Jersey Hilgenberg (2), Hailey Harvey (2), Addison Kadel (2), Mckenna Dorr (2), Rylei Price (2), Chole Guinn, Brooklyn Rubel, Sarah Cody, Hannah Marsh

TRIANGULAR AT CLARINDA 

Atlantic – 71 vs Clarinda – 6

Atlantic – 36 vs Glenwood – 35

Glenwood – 84 vs Clarinda – 0

Individual

Atlantic – Keaton Schroeder (2), Braxton Harris (2), Landon Hagen (2), Kalvin Hayes (2), Jayden Harter (2), Donovan Hedrington (2), Dayton Van Horn, Hunter Kinzie, Collin Harris, Dreven Smith, Callan Kluever, Travin Thomas, Cooper Woolsey, D’art Hansen

QUAD AT SHENANDOAH

Nodaway Valley – 52 vs Denison-Schleswig – 27

Nodaway Valley – 43 vs Shenandoah – 42

Creston – 40 vs Nodaway Valley – 36

Creston – 50 vs Denison-Schleswig – 30

Shenandoah – 40 vs Creston – 30

Shenandoah – 42 vs Denison-Schleswig – 36

Individual 

Nodaway Valley – Josh Nelson (3), Ty Strode (3), Ashton Honnold (3), Trevyn Colton (2), Jett Christensen (2), Keyin Steeve (2), Caleb Christensen (2), Matthew Nelson, Derek Raasch, Kanet Arellano, Thomas Herrick

The Iowa Hawkeye women are 8-0 in the Big Ten for the first time in 30 years. The 10th ranked Hawkeyes outscored 15th ranked Maryland 12-5 in overtime, Thursday, to beat the Terrapins 85-78. Maryland forced the extra session by rallying from a 17-point deficit with three minutes to play.

That’s Iowa coach Jan Jensen. The Hawkeyes held Maryland scoreless the final three-and-a-half minutes over overtime to move to 17-2 overall.

The Hawkeyes led 66-49 with just over three minutes remaining before Maryland roared back.

The ninth ranked Iowa State men return to the road in Big 12 play on Saturday with a visit to Oklahoma State. The Cyclones bounced back from road losses to Kansas and Cincinnati with a lopsided win at home over Central Florida on Tuesday night.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger, who says it is important for his team to set the tone from a physical standpoint.

The Cyclones are 4-2 in the Big 12 and beat the Cowboys 83-71 back on January 10th in Hilton Coliseum.

That’s senior guard Tamin Lipsey, who says Oklahoma State is always a tough matchup. The Cowboys beat the Cyclones in Stillwater last season.

Oklahoma State is 2-4 in the Big 12.

The fourth ranked Iowa wrestling team will be looking to bounce back on Friday night with a visit to sixth ranked Nebraska. The Hawkeyes are coming off last Friday’s humiliating 32-3 loss to top ranked Penn State.

That’s Iowa coach Tom Brands. The Hawkeyes have won the last 16 duals in the series. Nebraska’s last win was back in 2005.

The third ranked Iowa State wrestling team will cap the weekend on Sunday with a dual at Humboldt High School against 15th ranked South Dakota State. It will be the fifth time Cyclone coach Kevin Dresser has taken his team back to his hometown.

Dresser on returning to where he grew up.

The weekend begins on Friday night when the Cyclones host Northern Colorado in Hilton Coliseum.

Stuelke dominated in a pair of Hawkeye victories over RV Oregon and No. 15 Michigan State to improve to 7-0 in Big Ten play, Iowa’s best start to the conference slate since 2023-24.

Against the Ducks last Thursday, Stuelke helped pace Iowa’s offense to a 74-66 win. Stuelke nearly notched a triple-double with 18 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high eight assists.

On Sunday against the Spartans, Stuelke led the Hawkeye offense again with 22 points (10-14 FG), nine rebounds, and five assists. It was Stuelke’s fourth 20+ point performance of the season.

The Cedar Rapids native was also named the Big Ten’s Player of the Week on Monday.

No. 10 Iowa (16-2, 7-0) will hit the road to face No. 15 Maryland (17-3, 5-3) on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. (CT) in College Park. The contest will air nationally on Peacock and the Hawkeye Radio Network.