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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa football offensive lineman names favorite road venue in Big Ten
The Big Ten conference is full of difficult road venues to try to win at. From the Big House in Ann Arbor to the Horseshoe in Columbus to Kinnick Stadium, going on the road and winning in conference play is extremely difficult. Almost every team in the conference has a stadium that tests you and your resolve (sorry, Northwestern). But, certain stadiums and road environments rise above the rest and stand out to the players in the conference. Logan Jones, a preseason All-Big Ten center for the Hawkeyes this season, was one of Kirk Ferentz's representatives at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas. He was asked about which road Big Ten stadium is his favorite to play at. Jones gave an insightful answer, while also throwing a little jab at one of Iowa's biggest rivals. What is Logan Jones' favorite road Big Ten venue? When asked about his favorite Big Ten road venue to play at, Jones had this to say. "I like playing at Nebraska. They have a pretty cool stadium. It's a close game, it's a fun game. I like kicking field goals there, too," Jones said. Nebraska's Memorial Stadium can hold over 85,000 screaming and avid Cornhusker fans. It's one of the toughest places to play in the conference because of how loud it gets there. It makes sense that Jones picked that for his favorite Big Ten road venue. But, it's the last sentence of his quote that has Hawkeye fans laughing. While Nebraska leads the all-time series 30-22-3, it's been Iowa who has dominated the rivalry for the past decade. The Hawkeyes have won 10 of the previous 12 meetings between the two schools, including six in a row at Memorial Stadium. Two of the last three victories for the Hawkeyes in Lincoln have come on last-second, game-winning field goals, hence the last comment from Jones. It's a fun jab at one of Iowa's biggest rivals and should set things up well for the 2025 matchup between these two teams. Iowa and Nebraska square off once again on Black Friday this year. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on Nov. 28 from Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. And who knows, maybe Jones will get the chance to be on the field again for another game-winning kick at Nebraska. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Big Ten media days schedule: When does Iowa football take the stage?
The ramp-up to the Hawkeyes' 2025 college football season continues this week with the annual Big Ten media days. Like the rest of its Big Ten counterparts, Iowa descends upon Las Vegas and to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to preview its upcoming 2025 campaign. Alongside Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes are bringing center Logan Jones, defensive end Ethan Hurkett and safety Koen Entringer. In that trio of players, Iowa is represented by two sixth-year Hawkeyes in Jones and Hurkett that have combined for 51 career starts. Meanwhile, Entringer was listed opposite Xavier Nwankpa as one of Iowa's two starting safeties to begin the spring season for the Hawkeyes. As Big Ten media days begins, here's a look at the week's full schedule of events with all times listed in CT: Day 1: Tuesday, July 22 Big Ten Commissioner Tony Pettiti: 1 p.m. Illinois: 1:30 p.m. Rutgers: 1:45 p.m. Indiana: 2 p.m. Maryland: 2:15 p.m. Nebraska: 2:30 p.m. Ohio State: 2:45 p.m. Day 2: Wednesday, July 23 Minnesota: 1:30 p.m. Northwestern: 1:45 p.m. Wisconsin: 2 p.m. Oregon: 2:15 p.m. Washington: 2:30 p.m. Penn State: 2:45 p.m. Day 3: Thursday, July 24 Iowa: 1:30 p.m. Purdue: 1:45 p.m. UCLA: 2 p.m. Michigan State: 2:15 p.m. USC: 2:30 p.m. Michigan: 2:45 p.m. Where to watch, stream Big Ten media days Fans can watch Big Ten media days live on the Big Ten Network or stream via the Fox Sports App. Watch Big Ten Media Days Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
Indianapolis Star
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
USA TODAY Sports Network 2025 preseason All-Big Ten college football team, awards
INDIANAPOLIS — Jeremiah Smith sealed Ohio State's national championship win over Notre Dame by hauling in a deep fade. The quarterback will change for the Buckeyes but Smith is an immediate threat as one of college football's best playmakers. He was picked by a select group of USA TODAY Sports Network writers to win preseason Big Ten Player of the Year. He was one of five unanimous selections. Others included: Iowa center Logan Jones, Penn State offensive guard Olaivavega Ioane, Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles and Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada. Reporters representing the bicoastal conference named their top players by position, specialists, picked preseason awards and ranked order of finish. Thirteen of the 18 teams had a player receiving a vote. Programs not represented included Wisconsin, Nebraska, Rutgers, Maryland and Purdue, which was the consensus last-place team in predicted order of finish. And, as the transfer portal era would have it, two former Boilermakers — safety Dillon Thieneman and tight end Max Klare — made the All-Big Ten team. Four different coaches were on ballots, but it was Penn State's James Franklin who was selected Big Ten Coach of the Year. His Nittany Lions were the writers' pick to win the Big Ten, a breakthrough occurrence since the 2016 title, their lone one during the division era. Yet they could join their former division rivals, Ohio State and Michigan, in leading the Big Ten to a third straight national championship. As Big Ten football media days kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday, here are the picks (italicized denotes unanimous selection). Quarterback: Drew Allar, Penn State Running back (2): Jonah Coleman, Washington; Nicholas Singleton, Penn State Wide receiver (2): Elijah Sarratt, Indiana; Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State Tight end: Max Klare, Ohio State Offensive tackle (2): Gennings Dunker, Iowa; Isaiah World, Oregon Offensive guard (2): Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State; Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon Offensive center: Logan Jones, Iowa Defensive line (4): Zane Durant, Penn State; Gabe Jacas, Illinois; Mikail Kamara, Indiana; Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon Linebacker (3): Bryce Boettcher, Oregon; Aiden Fisher, Indiana; Sonny Styles, Ohio State Defensive backs (4): Caleb Downs, Ohio State; D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana; Dillon Thieneman, Oregon; (tie) Koi Perich, Minnesota and Xavier Scott, Illinois Kicker: Dominic Zvada, Michigan Punter: Ryan Eckley, Michigan State All-purpose: Kaden Wetjen, Iowa Player of the year: Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver, Ohio State Coach of the year: James Franklin, Penn State Newcomer of the year: Makhi Hughes, running back, Oregon
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa football offensive linemen dotting Phil Steele preseason All-Big Ten teams
The 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes may go as far as their offensive line takes them. The group is oozing with talent and is bringing in more experience than they have had up front in some time. The unit has cohesion and confidence, two things that, when paired with the second year of offensive coordinator Tim Lester, could be devastating for opposing defenses. The talented bunch up front is anchored by the trio of center Logan Jones, offensive tackle Gennings Dunker, and offensive guard Beau Stephens. The group, which could pave the way for big years for Kamari Moulton, Jaziun Patterson, and Mark Gronowski, is receiving early notoriety as each of the three has found themselves on Phil Steele's preseason All-Big Ten teams. Logan Jones and Gennings Dunker make up two of the spots on the All-Big Ten First Team, per Phil Steele, while Beau Stephens is slotted in as a preseason Second-Team All-Big Ten selection. With Mark Gronowski under center, the Hawkeyes figure to go for a more balanced attack in 2025, compared to the run-heavy offense they were forced into in 2024, due to quarterback injuries. With some balance and the ability to keep defenses guessing, the offensive line unit has the ingredients to be a special group this fall. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald7
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Quartet of Iowa football key contributors earn Preseason All-American Honors
As the Iowa Hawkeyes continue to approach the kickoff of the 2025 season, the summer months pull the season closer inch by inch. In those summer months, the anticipated stars and success stories of the new season start to garner some attention. For Iowa, four of their stars are receiving notoriety as they find themselves among the Athlon Sports Preseason All-American teams entering this year. Making their marks as second-team All-Americans per Athlon are center Logan Jones, punter Rhys Dakin, and kick/punt return star Kaden Wetjen. Gennings Dunker earned marks as a third-team selection. The four individuals only exacerbate the success that Iowa expects to have among the offensive line and in special teams, two of their strengths annually. Logan Jones and Gennings Dunker figure to be two of Iowa's key cogs up front, as they are experienced and leading the charge for an offensive attack entering its second year under offensive coordinator Tim Lester. After a 2024 season that saw Iowa blossom into a downhill running team, expectations are high in 2025. On special teams, Iowa has a weapon in the return game with Kaden Wetjen. The Iowa native and junior college product had a kick and punt return touchdown last year while averaging 12.6 yards per punt return. In the punting game, Rhys Dakin, the Aussie, averaged a booming 44.1 yards per punt with 29 of his punts landing inside the opponent's own 20-yard line. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald7
