Iowa's Cael Winter set to start at center for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that walk-on Cael Winter would start at center if the Hawkeyes’ opener was today. Winter, a 6-foot-3, 294-pound lineman from Waukee Northwest, previously appeared in four games last season. The Hawkeyes’ offensive line is structured with Trevor Lauck at left tackle, Leighton Jones at left guard, Kade Pieper at right guard, and Jack Dotzler at right tackle. Iowa will face Northern Illinois in their season opener on Saturday, September 5 at 3:15 p.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium.
- •Cael Winter is poised to start at center for Iowa.
- •Iowa opens its season against Northern Illinois on September 5.
- •Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones complete the left side of the line.
- •Kamari Moulton leads the running backs for the upcoming season.
- •Jarriett Buie is notable in the wide receiver rotation.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football walk-on currently in line to start along OL in opener
"Kirk Ferentz said on Wednesday that walk-on Cael Winter would start if the Hawkeyes' opener was today.
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