Iowa football injury updates after loss to Ohio State

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Iowa football injury updates after loss to Ohio State
Summary

Iowa football suffered its first loss of the season, falling 31-14 to Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. Following the game, head coach Kirk Ferentz provided updates on injuries to key players. Quarterback Hank Brown left the game in the third quarter after taking a hit and is being evaluated for a mild shoulder sprain. Defensive backs Zach Lutmer and Deshaun Lee also experienced injuries, although Lee returned to play. Ferentz indicated that Lutmer and Lee's issues were more related to cramping, which shouldn't affect their availability. The Hawkeyes are scheduled to play Washington on Friday at 8 p.m. CT.

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  • •Iowa lost to Ohio State 31-14, first loss of the season.
  • •Hank Brown sustained a potential mild shoulder sprain.
  • •Zach Lutmer and Deshaun Lee experienced cramps, returning to the game.
  • •Iowa will face Washington on Friday at 8 p.m. CT.
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  • 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football shares encouraging postgame injury updates
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Iowa shared some key injury updates on Hank Brown, Zach Lutmer, and Deshaun Lee.

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