Iowa Hawkeyes Defense Preview

Big Ten Media Days kick off in Chicago—football season is officially heating up—and Iowa’s top trio hits the stage Monday, July 28th. Defensive standout Zach Lutmer, middle linebacker Jayden Montgomery, and tight end Addison Ostrenga break down what’s ahead for the 2026 season. With a defense poised for growth and new faces stepping into bigger roles, the real question looms: Can Iowa rise to ten wins and playoff contention—or will they stick to their proven formula of steady, process-driven excellence? Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/9638c41c007221b6