IOWA CITY, Iowa — Two University of Iowa football players — graduate center Logan Jones and graduate return specialist Kaden Wetjen — have been named Walter Camp First-Team All-Americans, it was announced Friday by the Walter Camp Foundation. Iowa is one of five schools with two first team honorees, joining Miami (Fla.), Texas Tech, USC and Utah.

The Hawkeyes have had at least one Walter Camp All-American (first or second team) over the past 12 seasons, dating back to 2014. Iowa has the longest active streak nationally of having a first-team All-American (2019-25). The Hawkeyes have had multiple Walter Camp honorees in six of the last seven years, including the last three seasons with multiple first-team selections.

Walter Camp, the nation’s oldest college football All-America team, is one of five outlets recognized by the NCAA to determine consensus All-Americans (Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Sporting News and Associated Press).

Earlier tonight, Jones was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Rimington Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding center in college football. Jones anchors Iowa’s offensive line, which is a Joe Moore Award finalist. The first-team All-Big Ten honoree and Outland Trophy finalist has started 50 career games and has served as a game captain all 12 games this season.

The native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is the top-rated center in the country by Pro Football Focus and has not been flagged for an offensive holding penalty in 2025. Jones’ protection, along with the rest of the line, has helped quarterback Mark Gronowski break school single-season records for rushing yards (491) and rushing touchdowns (15) by a quarterback.

Jones and the Hawkeyes have out-rushed their opponents nine times in 2025, 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 helped Iowa gain more than 200 yards in five games and the line surrendered just 16 sacks. 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.

Wetjen became the first two-time recipient of the Big Ten Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year Award since the award was introduced in 2015. He also earned first-team all-conference honoree by both the coaches and media.

Wetjen, who is a Jet Award finalist, leads the nation with 965 combined kick return yards (by 260 yards), while also ranking first in punt return yards (28.3). The Williamsburg, Iowa, native was a three-time Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week in 2025. He is the only Big Ten player to record at least three punt returns and one kickoff return for a score in the same season. Wetjen returned a 100-yard kickoff for a touchdown at Rutgers, and had punt return scores of 95 yards (UMass), 62 yards (Michigan State) and 50 yards (Minnesota) this season. His 28.3 punt return average is currently tops in Big Ten history and the three punt return scores are tied for third-most in a single season in league annals.

The 2025 American Football Coaches Association FBS Coaches’ All-America teams will be announced on Friday.

No. 23 Iowa will face No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31, in Tampa, Florida. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. (CT) from Raymond James Stadium.

2025 IOWA POSTSEASON ALL-AMERICA NATIONAL HONORS
LOGAN JONES: Rimington Trophy, Walter Camp, The Athletic, USA Today (First Team), CBS (Second Team)
BEAU STEPHENS: USA Today (First Team), On3 (Second Team)
KADEN WETJEN: Walter Camp, USA Today, On3 (First Team)

The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team takes a 7-2 record into Saturday’s game at home against Oakland. Under long-time coach Greg Kampe, Oakland has become one of the top mid-major programs in the country.

That’s Panther coach Ben Jacobson. The Golden Grizzlies are 5-5 and three of the losses have been to Michigan, Purdue and Houston.

UNI is coming off an overtime loss at home to Wichita State and Jacobson says the Panthers need to be better on the defensive glass and in transition defense.

WAUKEE, Iowa — The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team defeated NAIA No. 2 Grand View, 32-10, at Waukee Northwest High School on Thursday evening.

#1 IOWA VS. Grand View
Starting things off at 103 pounds, Sterling Dias got the Hawkeyes on the board with three points with a win by decision (3-0) over Judy Sandoval. No. 2 Nyla Valencia got the decision (8-2) over Tristan Nitta at 110 pounds to secure a 6-1 lead for the Hawkeyes.

No. 4 Brianna Gonzalez kept the trend going for the Hawkeyes, winning by decision (8-2) over Mayangelie Colon at 117 pounds. Then, at 124 pounds, No. 6 Cali Leng secured the win with an 8-1 decision over Catie Campbell. Junior Emily Frost battled to a first period win at 131 pounds, securing the pin over Maya Davis (2:21).

Lilly Luft, in her second match of the season, secured a last second score for the 10-6 win by decision over Adrienna Turner at 138. Cadence Diduch extended the Hawkeye lead at 145, registering a 10-0 technical fall over Sofia Delgado.

At 180 pounds, Katja Osteen accepted a forfeit. A battle followed at 207. Down 2-2 by criteria, freshman Libby Dix forced a step out to clinch a 3-2 decision over Andjela Prijovic.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH CLARISSA CHUN 
“We always tell our women to be who you are. Be your best and come out fighting every single minute of the match. We knew Grand View was going to come out and scrap. I’m proud of the way we battled.”

NOTABLES
– Libby Dix and Lilly Luft secured wins in the final seconds of their matches.
– Iowa won at nine of 10 weights. Grand View’s only win came via forfeit at 160 pounds.

RESULTS
#1 Iowa 32, Grand View 10 
103         Sterling Dias (I) over Judy Sandoval (GV), Dec. 3-0
110         Nyla Valencia (I) over Tristan Nitta (GV), Dec. 8-2
117         Brianna Gonzalez (I) over Mayangelie Colon (GV), Dec. 9-2
124         Cali Leng (I) over Catie Campbell (GV), Dec. 8-1
131         Emily Frost (I) over Maya Davis (GV), Fall 2:21
138         Lilly Luft (I) over Adrienna Turner (GV), Dec. 10-6
145         Cadence Diduch (I) over Sofia Delgado (GV), TF 10-0.
160         Kami Senlycki (GV) wins via forfeit.
180         Katja Osteen (I) wins via forfeit.
207         Libby Dix (I) over Andjela Prijovic (GV), Dec. 3-2

UP NEXT 
The Hawkeye women’s wrestling team travels to Naperville, Illinois, for the North Central College Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 14. Competition begins at 9 a.m. (CT).

The Griswold Girls’ Wrestling team is off to an encouraging start this winter according to Head Coach Alicia Dofner. The Tigers have six wrestlers out ranging from lighter to heavier weight classes. Dofner says the competitiveness willingness to learn from her team has met her expectations.

Dofner believes the leadership from her upperclassmen is easy to see and vital to the team’s success.

The Tigers have a younger roster this season, but Dofner believes their room to grow is way larger.

Skillsets have improved immensely.

The Tigers return to the mat Thursday, December 18th for a triangular at Bedford.

Fourth ranked Iowa State outscored Iowa 22-4 to start the second half then held off the Hawkeyes in the waning moments for a 66-62 win in Hilton Coliseum, Thursday night. It was a game the Hawkeyes led by 13 in the opening half and the Cyclones led by as many as 10 in the second half.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says the Cyclones were more aggressive in the second half.

Joshua Jefferson led ISU with 24 points, Tamin Lipsey added 14 as the Cyclones move to 10-0.

The Hawkeyes fall to 8-2 overall. Iowa coach Ben McCollum.

The Hawkeyes led 33-25 at halftime before the Cyclones turned the game around.

Tavion Banks led Iowa with 14 points.

At Red Oak

Atlantic – 53 vs Creston – 18

Atlantic – 60 vs Red Oak – 14

Creston – 56 vs Red Oak – 12

Atlantic winners: Dayton Van Horn – 2, Collin Harris – 2, Keaton Schroeder – 2, Kalvin Hayes – 2, Jayden Harter – 2, Dreven Smith – 2, Donovan Hedrington – 2, Travin Thomas – 2, Braxton Hass – 2, Landon Hagen – 1, Carter Hadley – 1

Red Oak winners: Jackson Perdue – 2, Jackson Rea – 1, Izic Zarate – 1, Dayton Gusman – 1, Oliver Dykes – 1

Creston winners: Ben James – 1, Tyler Travis – 1, Lane Travis – 2, Brodrick Phelps – 2, Zadek Engdahl – 1, Colby Brammer – 1, Jose Avila – 1, Riggins Hanson – 1, Thomas Mikkelsen – 1, Gunner Martwick – 2

At Clarinda

Clarinda – 42 vs Maryville – 34

Clarinda winners: Fisher Graves – 1 , Hunter Williams – 1, Gregor Hughes – 1, Channing Pedersen – 1, Emmett Comer – 1, Baylor Hash – 1, Gabe Hansen – 1

At Sidney 

Southwest Valley – 39 vs Southwest Iowa – 36

Southwest Iowa – 50 vs Griswold – 24

Southwest Valley – 59 vs Griswold – 24

Southwest Valley winners: Degan Farwell – 2, Ben Waddell – 2, Jim Wallick – 2, Brody Sparks – 2, Carson Cooper – 2, Gavin Wetzel – 2, Griffin Wetzel – 2, Krew Schafer – 1, Hoyt Mendenhall – 1, Lucas James – 1

Southwest Iowa winners: Evan Lang – 2, Paxton Campbell – 2, Kullen Ward – 2, Max Mount – 1, Konnor Ward – 1, Otto Wederquist – 1, Mavryc Morgan – 1, Blake Schaaf – 1, Nash Moreland – 1, Flynt Bell – 1, Garret Thompson – 1, Bryce Winters – 1

Griswold winners: Sladynn Jones – 2, Dane Carey – 2, Launie Smith – 2, Gunner Amos – 1

At ACGC 

ACGC – 42 vs Lenox – 33

Interstate 35 – 47 vs ACGC – 36

ACGC – 41 vs Coon Rapids-Bayard – 17

Interstate 35 – 51 vs Coon Rapids-Bayard – 30

Coon Rapids-Bayard – 42 vs Lenox – 27

Interstate 35 – 64 vs Lenox – 18

ACGC winners: Carter Richter – 3, Jack Sheeder – 3, Chase Slaybaugh – 3, Ryder Cline – 3, Gavin Steensen – 2, Ty Ganzer – 2, Angel Martinez – 2, Lane Stringer, – 1, Brandon Carlson – 1, Gavin Pederson – 1

Lenox winners: Laramie Stoaks – 3, Wylie Brokaw – 3, Santiago Zarate – 2, Levi Fitzgerald  -2, Laine Brown – 1, Colton Haidsiak – 1, Chase O’Riley – 1, Caden Kaufman – 1

Coon Rapids-Bayard winners: Ezra Cortez – 3, Treynor Cose – 3, Caleb Hoffman – 2, Eli McAlister – 2, Chezney Flathers – 1, Ethan Bauer – 1, Derek Harrison – 1, Jackson Reich – 1, Nolan Miller – 1

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Harlan – 60 vs Creston – 38

Pride of Iowa Conference 

Central Decatur – 64 vs Wayne – 20

Non-Conference 

Shenandoah – 69 vs Sidney – 34

St. Albert – 63 vs Van Meter – 44

Bedford – 45 vs Mount Ayr – 34

Logan-Magnolia – 51 vs Fremont-Mills – 46

Stanton – 57 vs East Union – 50

Missouri Valley – 70 vs Boyer Valley – 67

Sioux City West – 82 vs South Sioux City – 54

Non-Conference 

Exira/EHK – 54 vs Earlham – 42

Shenandoah – 54 vs Sidney – 23

Mount Ayr – 47 vs Bedford – 27

Fremont-Mills – 60 vs Logan-Magnolia – 36

Missouri Valley – 51 vs Boyer Valley – 47

South Sioux City – 67 vs Sioux City West – 25

Pride of Iowa Conference 

Central Decatur – 49 vs Wayne – 32

At Red Oak

Creston – 34 vs Atlantic – 24

Creston – 55 vs Red Oak – 12

Red Oak – 30 vs Atlantic – 18

Red Oak winners: Jlynn Vasquez – 2, Arete Blystone – 2, Jadeyn McAlpin – 2, Amber Rea – 2, Torrie McFarland – 2

Creston winners: Ella Pryor – 2, Eva Chesnut – 2, Kaylee Wells – 2, Sydney Hoffman – 2, Alainah Galanakis – 2, Grace Keeler – 2, Kora Lohoff – 1, Lydia Williams – 1, Christina Strand – 1, Corbin Williamson – 1

Atlantic winners: Leiah Thomas (2), Josephine Miller (2), Haley Armstrong (2), Willow Drake – 1

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Butler transfer Lucia Englund has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa women’s soccer team, head coach Dave DiIanni announced Thursday.

“Lucia is a two-time All-Big East player who is comfortable playing many positions in the width, both defensively and in the attack,” said DiIanni. “She is efficient and technical with both feet and has the athleticism to create separation in 1-on-1 situations, while being impactful in the final 1/3 areas on the field. Her quick feet and mobility make her a very difficult defender in individual isolations to get beat. We are excited to add a player with her experience.”

Englund will be a senior during the 2026 season after spending her first three years with the Bulldogs. She is the second former Butler player to sign with the Hawkeyes, joining Léa Larouche.

During her junior season, Englund was named to second-team All-Big East, while also garnering CSC Academic All-District honors. The Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, native earned Big East Defensive Player of the Week honors in September after netting the game-winning goal and adding an assist in a victory over Providence. Englund finished with a goal and a pair of assists on the season. She started in all 16 matches while playing the full 90 minutes in seven games in 2025.

In 2024, Englund earned third-team All-Big East honors after tallying three assists in 19 matches. As a freshman, Englund appeared in all 20 matches while starting the final six games of the season. She finished with two goals in 2023.

Englund attended Whitefish Bay High School where she earned All-America, all-state and all-conference honors. She played club ball for North Shore United.