Iowa football safety Tyler Brown doubtful for Week 1 against Northern Illinois
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that safety Tyler Brown is considered "iffy" for the team's Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois. Brown, a transfer from James Madison, has been hampered by a muscle strain during fall camp and has not participated. In his absence, Zach Lutmer and Anthony Hawkins will start at safety, with Jacob Wallace handling the CASH position. Lutmer, a fourth-year defensive back, started all 13 games last season, while Hawkins was a freshman All-American at Villanova.
- •Tyler Brown is battling a muscle strain ahead of the opener.
- •Zach Lutmer and Anthony Hawkins are set to start at safety.
- •Jacob Wallace will play the CASH position for Iowa.
- •Brown started all 14 games for James Madison in 2025.
- •Lutmer registered 71 tackles and three interceptions last season.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football DB 'iffy' for Week 1 vs. Northern Illinois
"Iowa football safety Tyler Brown is "iffy" for Week 1. The Hawkeyes revealed some of its plans in the defensive backfield for its opener.
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