Iowa football players earn spots on Athlon Sports All-America teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Three Iowa football players have been named to Athlon Sports' 2026 preseason All-America teams ahead of the upcoming season. Junior offensive lineman Kade Pieper made the first-team offense after starting all 13 games last season. Trevor Lauck was selected for the second-team offense, also starting all games. Defensive back Zach Lutmer earned a spot on the fourth-team defense, contributing significantly to the Hawkeyes' defense last year. Iowa's season opener is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium.
- •Kade Pieper named to first-team All-America offense.
- •Trevor Lauck selected for second-team All-America offense.
- •Zach Lutmer recognized on fourth-team All-America defense.
- •Iowa opens the season on Sept. 5 against Northern Illinois.
- •Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football trio named to preseason Athlon Sports All-America teams
"A trio of Iowa football stars made their way onto Athlon Sports' 2026 preseason All-America teams.
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