ROSEMONT, Ill. – The University of Iowa’s Jack Campbell will be the recipient of the Big Ten’s Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award, the conference announced Tuesday. The award recognizes Big Ten football student-athletes who have achieved success in leadership following their academic and athletic careers at a Big Ten university.

Campbell was a linebacker for the Hawkeyes from 2019-22, leading Iowa to a Big Ten West Division Championship in 2021 and two bowl victories, including the 2019 Holiday Bowl and the 2022 Music City Bowl. A consensus All-American, two-time All-Big Ten selection and the Butkus Award winner as the top linebacker in the nation, Campbell finished his Hawkeye career with 305 tackles before being selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft. Campbell was the recipient of the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s top scholar-athlete.

Campbell has worked diligently in the Detroit community, participating in various community initiatives, including the Salute to Service Care Package Event, the Rookie Readiness Enrichment Program and the Adaptive Warrior Home Remodel project in partnership with the Stronger Warrior Foundation.

Campbell also spent time with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S) families during the Lions’ practice facility visits in 2023 and 2024, honoring the organization through his My Cause My Cleats campaign in 2024. T.A.P.S. offers care and resources to those who are grieving the loss of a military loved one.

At Iowa, Campbell volunteered at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the Football Legacy Weekend Kids Camp, the Community Crisis Services Food Bank and the Iowa Football Blood Drive, accumulating over 70 hours of community service.

The Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award is part of the Big Ten’s annual awards program. The Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award is named for Michigan’s Gerald Ford and Iowa’s Nile Kinnick.

Campbell is the first recipient from the University of Iowa.

Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award Recipients:
2011: Archie Griffin, OSU
2012: Jon Runyan, MICH
2013: Gene Washington, MSU
2014: Mike Hopkins, ILL
2015: Brian Griese, MICH
2016: Reggie McKenzie, MICH
2017: Troy Vincent, WIS
2018: Antwaan Randle El, IND
2019: Doug Schlereth, IND
2020: Napoleon Harris, NU
2021: Pat Richter, WIS
2022: Ron Guenther, ILL
2023: Richard Coachys, IND
2024: Russell Wilson, WIS
2025: Jack Campbell, IOWA

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior center Logan Jones is one of three finalists for the 2025 Outland Trophy, the announcement was made Tuesday by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee. The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the nation’s best interior lineman on offense or defense.

Joining Jones as finalists are offensive tackle Spencer Fano (Utah) and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (Ohio State).

Jones anchors Iowa’s offensive line, which is a Joe Moore Award semifinalist. The native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, has started 49 career games and has served as a game captain each week this season. He is the top-rated center in the country by Pro Football Focus by almost three grade points (84.6) and has not been flagged for an offensive holding penalty in 2025. Jones was the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week on the weekend of Oct. 25 following Iowa’s 41-3 convincing victory over Minnesota.

Jones and the Hawkeyes have out-rushed their opponents in nine of 11 contests, compiling 245 yards in the victory over Penn State on Oct. 18 and rushing for 310 yards in the season-opening win over UAlbany. The unit has helped Iowa gain more than 200 yards in four games and the line has surrendered just 16 sacks.

Jones’ protection along with the rest of the line has helped quarterback Mark Gronowski become a rushing threat. Gronowski rushed for a touchdown in Iowa’s first 10 games, which is a Big Ten single season record for the most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown by a quarterback. His 13 rushing scores this season are the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in program history.

The Iowa football program has had four Outland Trophy Winners, fifth among all college programs behind Nebraska, Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas. Previous Hawkeye award winners include Brandon Scherff (2014), Robert Gallery (2003), Alex Karras (1957) and Calvin Jones (1955).

Former Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (2021) and defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon (2020) were finalists in back-to-back years. Offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs and Mike Devlin were recognized as semifinalists in 2019 and 1992, respectively.

The recipient of the 2025 Outland Trophy will be announced Dec. 12.

The Outland Trophy, celebrating 80 years since its founding, is the third-oldest major college football award. Created in 1946 when Dr. John Outland presented the FWAA with a financial contribution to initiate the award, the Outland Trophy has been given to the best interior lineman in college football ever since.

Iowa (7-4, 5-3) travels to Nebraska (7-4, 4-4) in its regular season finale. Kickoff is set for 11:08 a.m. (CT) at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior defensive tackle Aaron Graves is one of five finalists for the Pop Warner College Football Award. The announcement was made Tuesday by Pop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s preeminent youth football organization.

Other finalists include Tanner Wall (BYU), Jalon Daniels (Kansas), Josh Kattis (Kentucky) and Adam Randall (Clemson).

The Pop Warner Award was established in 2010 and honors a player who has made a positive impact on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, and who serves as a role model to Pop Warner’s young student-athletes.

Graves has been a dominant defensive force and exceptional scholar-athlete, recording 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and an interception through 11 games. The team captain graduated with highest distinction in 2024 after completing his bachelor’s degree in exercise science in just two years with a 4.03 GPA, and is on track to complete his master’s degree in sport and recreation management in December.

Graves is a two-time CSC Academic All-District honoree, a 2024 second-team Academic All-American and a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. He has helped Iowa advance to three bowl games, including the 2022 Music City Bowl victory, and a Big Ten Championship Game appearance in 2023. His volunteer work includes service with Filter of Hope, Safe Haven Animal Shelter, Athletes in Action, Day of Caring and CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank.

“We all love watching these young men compete on Saturdays, but what makes them truly special is who they are when the cameras are off,” said Steve Strawbridge, Pop Warner Little Scholars CEO. “Each of these finalists embodies the qualities we hope to inspire in every Pop Warner athlete: commitment to academics, servant leadership, and the drive to make a positive impact in their communities. They represent the very best of college football, not just because of what they accomplish when the stadium lights are on, but because of the integrity, character and compassion they demonstrate away from it.”

The Pop Warner Little Scholars National College Football Award will be announced Dec. 10.

The ACGC Girls Basketball team won their first game of the season Monday night in a 64-35 victory on the road at IKM-Manning. The Chargers led from the very get go and despite being in first half foul trouble, the ACGC showcased their depth with eight different players scoring in the win. The Chargers stifling defensive pressure, ability to get to the free throw line and the traps they forced IKM-Manning into were key aspects in the win. Senior Camdyn Richter’s five first quarter points sparked a 24-9 lead after one. In the second, IKM-Manning forced ACGC into troubling situations, but the Charger resilience kept a double-digit lead at 35-21 into halftime. In the third, it was a defensive battle as ACGC held IKM-Manning to just six third quarter points to go up 41-24 after three. The ACGC reserves played a majority of the fourth quarter and went onto win 64-35.

ACGC came into this season after a tremendous 22-2 year in 2024-2025. The Chargers returned four starters, and it showed early on. The ball movement was lively, and Senior Camdyn Richter led the way with five first quarter points. Richter got into foul trouble early as she picked up two first fouls in the first four minutes. Due to the Richters’ foul trouble, ACGC Head Coach Brad Baudler went to Olivia Mahaffey off the bench pretty quickly. Mahaffey came in and scored eight first half points including two layups on the left block. Becca Littler accounted for two first half three pointers as well.

The second half began as a 35-21 ACGC lead and the Charger defense made life difficult for IKM-Manning. The six points the defense allowed was backed by up five different Chargers scoring in the quarter to give ACGC a 49-21 lead after three. The benches emptied in the fourth as Freshman Jerzee Huss had her first three pointer of her career. ACGC went on to win 64-35. For IKM-Manning, Senior Anna Stangl had 14 points to lead the Wolves.

Head Coach Brad Baudler was thrilled with his team’s performance especially dealing with the foul trouble.

Mahaffey’s impact off the bench was very evident according to Baudler.

The defense stood out especially in the second half.

ACGC continues their season on December 2nd in a home game against West Central Valley while IKM-Manning hosts Tri-Center on the second as well.

Milan Momcilovic scored 23 points as 15th ranked Iowa State edged 14th ranked St. Johns 83-82 at the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas. Momcilovic was five-of-nine from three point range as the Cyclones move to 5-0.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger says senior guard Tamin Lipsey is being evaluated for a leg injury after leaving the game in the waning minutes.

The Cyclones play Creighton Tuesday afternoon.

The strength of schedule takes a big jump for the Iowa Hawkeye men as they get ready to play Ole Miss Tuesday night in the Acrisure Classic in Palm Springs, California. The Hawkeye are 5-0.

That’s Iowa coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes will take on either Utah or Grand Canyon on Wednesday night. Iowa entered the week as the nation’s top shooting team and the efficiency will be tested by the Rebels.

Point guard Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18 points and more than six assists per game and his experience should help against Ole Miss and their switching defenses.

McCollum is not concerned about fatigue playing back-to-back days.

Northern Iowa football coach Todd Stepsis says despite the overall record he feels good about the future of the program. The Panthers lost to Youngstown State and finished 3-9 in Stepsis’ first season as head coach.

Stepsis is confident better days are ahead.

One bright spot is the Panthers found their quarterback of the future. Jaxon Dailey started the final four games under center.

Stepsis is in the process of hiring a new strength coach for the program and hopes that helps with durability and team speed.

Nebraska will be in search of a rare win over Iowa when the teams collide in Lincoln on Friday. The Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 overall and six straight in Lincoln in a series that has featured some heated moments in recent years.

Rhule on why he has so much respect for Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker.

The Huskers gave up 231 yards of rushing in a 37-10 loss at Penn State and Rhule says the way the Hawkeyes run it is a little bit different.

With a victory the Huskers would finish Rhule’s third season as head coach with a record of 8-4.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa return specialist Kaden Wetjen has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following his historic effort in the Hawkeyes’ 20-17 comeback win over Michigan State. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten Conference office.

Wetjen finished with 166 combined return yards — his sixth career game with 100+ return yards — and one touchdown against the Spartans. Wetjen’s 147 punt return yards on Saturday moved him past Ramon Ochoa for most career punt return yards (538) in school history. Wetjen’s 17.5 career punt return average (53 returns, 929 yards) is currently No. 1 in Big Ten history.

Wetjen (5-foot-9, 196 pounds) electrified the sold-out Kinnick Stadium crowd with a 62-yard punt return to open the scoring in the first quarter. The return was his fourth of the season (three punt, one kickoff), becoming the first Big Ten player to have at least three punt returns and one kickoff return for a score in the same season. Wetjen’s three punt return touchdowns tie for the second-most in a single season in Big Ten history, joining Michigan’s Gene Derricotte (1947), Iowa’s Tim Dwight (1997) and Nebraska’s De’Mornay Pierson-El (2014).

Saturday’s 62-yard return for a score was Wetjen’s sixth career combined return (four punt, two kickoff) for a touchdown, surpassing Tim Dwight (5) for most in school history. It also marked the third consecutive punt return for a touchdown in Kinnick Stadium against Michigan State: Charlie Jones (2020), Cooper DeJean (2023) and Kaden Wetjen (2025).

Trailing 17-10, Wetjen returned a punt 40 yards to the Michigan State 42-yard line with 2:37 remaining in the fourth quarter. Five plays later, quarterback Mark Gronowski completed a game-tying 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jacob Gill with 1:29 left in the contest.

Wetjen also had a punt return of 45 yards in the first quarter and an 18-yard kickoff return in the second quarter.

This is the third time this season, and fourth time in his career, Wetjen has been honored as Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week.

Iowa (7-4, 5-3) travels to Nebraska (7-4, 4-4) for its regular season finale on Friday. Kickoff is slated for 11:08 a.m. (CT) in Lincoln, Nebraska.