Hawkeyes Defense Rebuilds with Heart | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

The Iowa Hawkeyes defense is rebuilding after losing key players, but rising stars Cooper DeJean and Xavier Nwankpa are stepping up with veteran leadership to guide the younger squad. Focused on daily growth and minimizing rookie mistakes, they’re turning departures into motivation. With DeJean’s 26 starts and Nwankpa’s 13-game streak anchoring the unit, the team’s future looks bright. Kickoff is September 5th at Kinnick Stadium against Northern Illinois — a sold-out showdown on the Big Ten Network. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21897f1a3eb712cc