Iowa Hawkeyes Land Four on Preseason All-Big Ten Teams, Badgers Shut Out of First Team

Iowa football fans have reason to be optimistic heading into the 2026 season. The Hawkeyes placed four players across the preseason All-Big Ten teams released by Athlon Sports, while rival Wisconsin was completely shut out of the first-team honors.

The preseason predictions, based on projected performance for the upcoming season, highlight the strength of the Hawkeye offensive line and defensive backfield. Iowa landed two offensive linemen on the first team and added a tight end and a safety on the second team.

Hawkeyes Lead the Way in the Trenches

Iowa offensive linemen Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck both earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from Athlon. The duo anchors what