Linebacker Battle for Season Opener | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

The linebacker corps is heating up for the new season, with Jayden Montgomery and Cam Buffington leading the charge. Montgomery, the lone returning starter, finished strong with 44 tackles and is bringing championship confidence to the locker room. Buffington, though less experienced, is flashing elite instincts and snagged his first career interception — coaches see him ready to step into a bigger role. Behind them, Nolan DeLong and Preston Reis are special teams contributors primed for a defense debut, while Landyn Van Kekerix earned trust off the field with Player’s Council honors and an award — proof he’s ready to make the leap. With depth and leadership on tap, this unit could be one of the most dynamic on the roster come opener day. 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/e05819a686c37bae