HawkeyesThursday, November 5
Iowa linemen Trevor Lauck and Kade Pieper are Lombardi Award semifinalists
The Good Day Iowa City team
If you follow the Hawkeyes, here are two names to know. Fourth-year linemen Trevor Lauck, at left tackle, and Kade Pieper, at right guard, were named 2026 Lombardi Award semifinalists Wednesday. The award goes to the college player who best embodies the values and spirit of Vince Lombardi. The two have started 21 consecutive games together.
Lauck and Pieper each allowed no sacks in 2025
| Trevor Lauck | Measure | Kade Pieper |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pressures allowed, 2025 | 5 |
| 0 | Sacks allowed, 2025 | 0 |
Sources: Times Republican, KGAN
Pieper has earned midseason first-team All-America recognition from The Associated Press, Sporting News, On3, Yahoo and The Athletic. Iowa's rushing attack averages 174.3 yards per game, which ranks 48th nationally.
- Next game: Northwestern, Sat., 6:35 p.m. CT, in Evanston
- Lombardi finalists: announced in December
- Iowa's record: 6-2 overall, 3-2 in the Big Ten
Iowa rushed for 263 to 422 yards in three games this fall
Sources: Times Republican, KGAN
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| vs. Northern Illinois, Week 1 | 298 yards |
| vs. UNI, Week 3 | 422 yards |
| at Washington, Week 6 | 263 yards |
Sources: Times Republican, KGAN