Iowa football retains key offensive linemen in busy offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Iowa football team has made significant offseason moves as they prepare for the 2026 season. After losing over ten starters to the NFL and a few to the transfer portal, head coach Kirk Ferentz focused on critical decisions to strengthen the team. The Athletic highlighted the retention of offensive linemen Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck as Iowa's most impactful move. Both players were part of the Joe Moore Award-winning line last season. Alongside transfer portal additions like running back L.J. Phillips and receiver Tony Diaz, retaining Pieper and Lauck is seen as crucial for their offensive success moving forward.
- •Iowa lost over ten starters from the 2025 season.
- •Retention of Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck is seen as pivotal.
- •Iowa added talent from the transfer portal and high school recruits.
- •The team is preparing for the 2026 college football season.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — The Athletic names favorite Iowa football offseason move
"Iowa football has already had a busy offseason. The Athletic shared which Iowa offseason move it liked the most.
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