Zach Lutmer leaves Iowa-Ohio State game with lower-body injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Iowa football defensive back Zach Lutmer exited the game against Ohio State with an injury in the third quarter. He suffered a lower-body injury while attempting to tackle Ohio State running back Bo Jackson and was assisted off the field by the athletic training staff. Lutmer, a notable player who was named a second-team All-Big Ten and third-team All-American, has been a key contributor for the Hawkeyes' defense this season. Another Iowa defensive back, Deshaun Lee, also sustained an injury shortly after Lutmer. Further updates are expected as information becomes available.
- •Lutmer injured while tackling Bo Jackson
- •Injury occurred with 10:30 left in the third quarter
- •Deshaun Lee also injured on the next drive
- •Lutmer has recorded 20 total tackles this season
- •Iowa defense could be affected moving forward
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football DB Zach Lutmer exits Ohio State game with injury
"Iowa football DB Zach Lutmer left Saturday's game against Ohio State after being injured. Here's what we know.
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