Hawkeyes Win Close One, Special Teams Shine | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa squeaks past Iowa State 16-13 in a gritty, under-the-radar thriller that silenced doubters about quarterback Hank Brown’s starting role. Despite being heavy favorites, the Hawkeyes’ win—sealed by walk-on kicker Caden Buhr’s 42-yard game-winner—signals a turning point for the offense. Special teams has emerged as a surprise strength, led by rookie punter Boston Everitt and new coordinator Chris Polizzi, while Zach Lutmer’s punt return absence remains a mystery tied to a minor injury. The team heads into conference play with momentum—and questions about whether they’ll stick with Brown or revert to rotation. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/three-questions-still-iowa-football-120033202.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d4da2f77b467187 Report issues to [email protected].