Walk-On Center Set to Start for Hawkeyes | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa’s head coach Kirk Ferentz just dropped a jaw-dropper: walk-on center Cael Winter, a 294-pound sophomore who turned down a D-II scholarship, is slated to start at center. With just eight snaps last season, Winter’s rise is fueled by his quiet dominance in practice and the coaching staff’s faith in his leadership. The Hawkeyes’ offensive line, anchored by returning stars and bolstered by transfer L.J. Phillips Jr., aims for national elite status. Their season opener against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5 at 3:15 PM CT will be a litmus test — can this walk-on lead Iowa’s trenches to glory? 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/f175bde4ec2823c9