Riley Donald | Hawkeyes Wire
Another year, another season of the Iowa Hawkeyes boasting some of the best talent in the entire Big Ten. Iowa flashed excellence this season on the offensive line, in the trenches on defense, and dominated the special teams game week in and week out.
The play from Iowa’s stars sees them earning a handful of honors as the best at their position in the country and in the conference. The latest recognition comes from the Big Ten.
The Iowa Hawkeyes have five selections making an appearance on the AP All-Big Ten Team this season, and the selections come as no surprise, as they drove success this year.
Earning AP All-Big Ten First-Team nods are center Logan Jones, guard Beau Stephens, and return man Kaden Wetjen as an all-purpose selection. The AP All-Big Ten Second-Team honors continue to show Iowa’s trench success with offensive tackle Gennings Dunker and defensive lineman Aaron Graves getting proper recognition.
The selections embody who the Iowa Hawkeyes are. Iowa wanted to run the ball well this year, dominate teams on the defensive line, and make game-changing plays by owning the special teams third of the game. These stars for the Iowa Hawkeyes helped pave the way to an 8-4 record and a ReliaQuest Bowl invite by doing that.
2025 All-Big Ten Football Team
As selected by Big Ten coaches
| OFFENSE | FIRST TEAM | SECOND TEAM | THIRD TEAM |
| Quarterback | Fernando Mendoza, Indiana | Julian Sayin, Ohio State | Jayden Maiava, USC |
| Running Back | Emmett Johnson, Nebraska | Bo Jackson, Ohio State | Justice Haynes, Michigan |
| Running Back | Kaytron Allen, Penn State | Antwan Raymond, Rutgers | Jordan Marshall, Michigan |
| Receiver | Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State | Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana | Hank Beatty, Illinois |
| Receiver | Carnell Tate, Ohio State | Elijah Sarratt, Indiana | Griffin Wilde, Northwestern |
| Receiver | Makai Lemon, USC | KJ Duff, Rutgers | Denzel Boston, Washington |
| Center | Logan Jones, Iowa | Iapani Laloulu, Oregon | Pat Coogan, Indiana |
| Guard | Beau Stephens, Iowa | Luke Montgomery, Ohio State | Gio El-Hadi, Michigan |
| Guard | Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon | Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State | Dave Iuli, Oregon |
| Tackle | J.C. Davis, Illinois | Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern | Gennings Dunker, Iowa |
| Tackle | Carter Smith, Indiana | Austin Siereveld, Ohio State | Trevor Lauck, Iowa |
| Tight End | Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon | Lake McRee, USC | Riley Nowakoswki, Indiana |
| Tight End | Max Klare, Ohio State | Lance Mason, Wisconsin | Max Bredeson, Michigan |
OFFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Josh Gesky, Luke Altmyer; INDIANA: Roman Hemby; IOWA: Hayden Large, Kade Pieper, Kamari Moulton; MARYLAND: Alan Herron, Dorian Fleming; MICHIGAN: Andrew Marsh, Andrew Sprague, Jake Guarnera, Marlin Klein; MICHIGAN STATE: Jack Velling, Nick Marsh; MINNESOTA: Jameson Geers; NEBRASKA: Luke Lindenmeyer, Rocco Spindler; NORTHWESTERN: Caleb Komolafe, Evan Beernsten, Ezomo Oratokhai, Hunter Welcing; OHIO STATE: Tegra Tshabola, Will Kacmarek; OREGON: Alex Harkey, Dakorien Moore, Dante Moore, Isaiah World, Jamari Johnson, Jordon Davison, Noah Whittington; PENN STATE: Drew Shelton, Khalil Dinkins, Nolan Rucci; RUTGERS: Ian Strong, Kwabena Asamoah; USC: Alani Noa, Ja’Kobi Lane, Justin Tauanuu,King Miller, Tobias Raymond, Walker Lyons; WASHINGTON: Carver Willis, Demond Williams Jr., Jonah Coleman.
| DEFENSE | FIRST TEAM | SECOND TEAM | THIRD TEAM |
| Edge | Derrick Moore, Michigan | Gabe Jacas, Illinois | Teitum Tuioti, Oregon |
| Edge | Anthony Smith, Minnesota | Caden Curry, Ohio State | Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State |
| Interior | Tyrique Tucker, Indiana | Aaron Graves, Iowa | Rayshaun Benny, Michigan |
| Interior | Kayden McDonald, Ohio State | Bear Alexander, Oregon | A’Mauri Washington, Oregon |
| Linebacker | Aiden Fisher, Indiana | Rolijah Hardy, Indiana | Mac Uihlein, Northwestern |
| Linebacker | Arvell Reese, Ohio State | Jimmy Rolder, Michigan | Mani Powell, Purdue |
| Linebacker | Sonny Styles, Ohio State | Bryce Boettcher, Oregon | Mason Posa, Wisconsin |
| Defensive Back | Louis Moore, Indiana | Zach Lutmer, Iowa | TJ Hall, Iowa |
| Defensive Back | D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana | Jalen Huskey, Maryland | Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa |
| Defensive Back | Caleb Downs, Ohio State | Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern | Zeke Berry, Michigan |
| Defensive Back | Dillon Thieneman, Oregon | Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State | Koi Perich, Minnesota |
| Defensive Back | Bishop Fitzgerald, USC | Brandon Finney Jr., Oregon | Jermaine Mathews, Ohio State |
DEFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Dylan Rosiek, James Thompson Jr., Matthew Bailey, Miles Scott, Tomiwa Durojaiye, Torrie Cox Jr.; INDIANA: Amare Ferrell, Isaiah Jones, Mikail Kamara, Stephen Daley; IOWA: Karson Sharar, Koen Entringer, Max Llewellyn; MARYLAND: Cam Rice, Daniel Wingate, Dontay Joyner, Jamare Glasker, La’khi Roland; MICHIGAN: Brandyn Hillman, Ernest Hausmann, Jaishawn Barham, Jyaire Hill, TJ Metcalf; MICHIGAN STATE: Jordan Hall; MINNESOTA: Deven Eastern, Kerry Brown, Maverick Baranowski; NEBRASKA: Andrew Marshall, Ceyair Wright, Dasan McCullough, DeShon Singleton, Javin Wright; NORTHWESTERN: Josh Fussell, Michael Kilbane; OHIO STATE: Jaylen McClain, Kenyatta Jackson, Lorenzo Styles, Tywone Malone; OREGON: Jadon Canady, Matayo Uiagalalei; PENN STATE: A.J. Harris, Amare Campbell, King Mack, Zakee Wheatley, Zane Durant; PURDUE: Charles Correa, Tahj Ra-El; RUTGERS: Bo Mascoe, Jett Elad; UCLA: Andre Jordan Jr., Gary Smith III, JonJon Vaughns; USC: Anthony Lucas, Devan Thompkins, Eric Gentry, Kamari Ramsey; WASHINGTON: Alex McLaughlin; WISCONSIN: Christian Alliegro, Ricardo Hallman.
| SPECIAL TEAMS | FIRST TEAM | SECOND TEAM | THIRD TEAM |
| Kicker | Sean O’Haire, Maryland | Nico Radicic, Indiana | Ryon Sayeri, USC |
| Punter* | Ryan Eckley, Michigan State | Bryce McFerson, Maryland | Gabriel Nwosu, Penn State |
| Jack McCallister, Purdue | |||
| Return Specialist | Kaden Wetjen, Iowa | Jonathan Brady, Indiana | Kenneth Williams, Nebraska |
| Long Snapper | Mark Langston, Indiana | Luke Basso, Oregon | John Ferlmann, Ohio State |
SPECIAL TEAMS HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Hank Beatty; IOWA: Drew Stevens; MICHIGAN: Dominic Zvada; MINNESOTA: Tom Weston; NEBRASKA: Jacory Barney Jr.; NORTHWESTERN: Jack Olsen, Luke Akers; OHIO STATE: Brandon Inniss, Jayden Fielding; OREGON: Atticus Sappington; PENN STATE: Nicholas Singleton, Ryan Barker; PURDUE: Spencer Porath; RUTGERS: Jai Patel; UCLA: Will Karoll; WASHINGTON: Denzel Boston; WISCONSIN: Vinny Anthony.
*Additional honorees due to ties
2025 All-Big Ten Football Team
As selected by conference media
| OFFENSE | FIRST TEAM | SECOND TEAM | THIRD TEAM |
| Quarterback | Fernando Mendoza, Indiana | Julian Sayin, Ohio State | Dante Moore, Oregon |
| Running Back | Emmett Johnson, Nebraska | Jordan Marshall, Michigan | Roman Hemby, Indiana |
| Running Back | Kaytron Allen, Penn State | Antwan Raymond, Rutgers | Bo Jackson, Ohio State |
| Receiver | Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State | Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana | Hank Beatty, Illinois |
| Receiver | Carnell Tate, Ohio State | Elijah Sarratt, Indiana | Ja’Kobi Lane, USC |
| Receiver | Makai Lemon, USC | KJ Duff, Rutgers | Denzel Boston, Washington |
| Center | Logan Jones, Iowa | Pat Coogan, Indiana | Carson Hinzman, Ohio State |
| Guard | Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon | Beau Stephens, Iowa | Kade Pieper, Iowa |
| Guard | Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State | Luke Montgomery, Ohio State | Tegra Tshabola, Ohio State |
| Tackle | Carter Smith, Indiana | J.C. Davis, Illinois | Phillip Daniels, Ohio State |
| Tackle | Gennings Dunker, Iowa | Isaiah World, Oregon | Austin Siereveld, Ohio State |
| Tight End | Max Klare, Ohio State | Riley Nowakoswki, Indiana | Jack Velling, Michigan State |
| Tight End | Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon | Lake McRee, USC | Lance Mason, Wisconsin |
OFFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Josh Gesky; IOWA: Hayden Large, Jacob Gill, Kamari Moulton, Trevor Lauck; MARYLAND: Alan Herron, Dorian Fleming; MICHIGAN: Andrew Marsh, Andrew Sprague, Gio El-Hadi, Greg Crippen, Jake Guarnera, Justice Haynes, Marlin Klein, Max Bredeson; MICHIGAN STATE: Matt Gulbin, Nick Marsh, Omari Kelly; MINNESOTA: Greg Johnson, Jameson Geers; NEBRASKA: Luke Lindenmeyer, Rocco Spindler; NORTHWESTERN: Caleb Komolafe, Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten, Griffin Wilde, Hunter Welcing; OHIO STATE: Will Kacmarek; OREGON: Alex Harkey, Dakorien Moore, Dave Iuli, Iapani Laloulu, Jamari Johnson, Malik Benson, Noah Whittington; PENN STATE: Drew Shelton, Khalil Dinkins, Nicholas Singleton, Nick Dawkins; RUTGERS: Ian Strong, Kwabena Asamoah; UCLA: Garrett DiGiorgio; USC: Alani Noa, Jayden Maiava, Justin Tauanuu, King Miller, Tobias Raymond; WASHINGTON: Carver Willis, John Mills, Jonah Coleman; WISCONSIN: Joe Brunner.
| DEFENSE | FIRST TEAM | SECOND TEAM | THIRD TEAM |
| Edge | Gabe Jacas, Illinois | Derrick Moore, Michigan | Teitum Tuioti, Oregon |
| Edge | Caden Curry, Ohio State | Anthony Smith, Minnesota | Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State |
| Interior | Tyrique Tucker, Indiana | Aaron Graves, Iowa | Rayshaun Benny, Michigan |
| Interior | Kayden McDonald, Ohio State | Bear Alexander, Oregon | A’Mauri Washington, Oregon |
| Linebacker | Aiden Fisher, Indiana | Rolijah Hardy, Indiana | Isaiah Jones, Indiana |
| Linebacker | Arvell Reese, Ohio State | Jimmy Rolder, Michigan | Ernest Hausmann, Michigan |
| Linebacker | Sonny Styles, Ohio State | Bryce Boettcher, Oregon | Mac Uihlein, Northwestern |
| Linebacker* | Amare Campbell, Penn State | ||
| Defensive Back | D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana | Amare Ferrell, Indiana | TJ Hall, Iowa |
| Defensive Back | Caleb Downs, Ohio State | Louis Moore, Indiana | Zach Lutmer, Iowa |
| Defensive Back | Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State | Jalen Huskey, Maryland | Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern |
| Defensive Back | Dillon Thieneman, Oregon | Zeke Berry, Michigan | Jaylen McClain, Ohio State |
| Defensive Back | Bishop Fitzgerald, USC | Koi Perich, Minnesota | Brandon Finney Jr., Oregon |
DEFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Dylan Rosiek, James Thompson Jr., Juice Clarke, Matthew Bailey, Miles Scott, Tomiwa Durojaiye; INDIANA: Mikail Kamara, Stephen Daley; IOWA: Deshaun Lee, Jonah Pace, Karson Sharar, Max Llewellyn, Xavier Nwankpa; MARYLAND: Cam Rice, Daniel Wingate, Dontay Joyner, Jamare Glasker, Sidney Stewart, Zahir Mathis; MICHIGAN: Brandyn Hillman, Jaishawn Barham, Jyaire Hill, Trey Pierce; MICHIGAN STATE: Jordan Hall, Wayne Matthews; MINNESOTA: Kerry Brown, Maverick Baranowski; NEBRASKA: Andrew Marshall, Ceyair Wright, DeShon Singleton, Javin Wright; NORTHWESTERN: Anto Saka, Braden Turner, Carmine Bastone, Josh Fussell, Michael Kilbane; OHIO STATE: Eddrick Houston, Jermaine Mathews, Kenyatta Jackson, Lorenzo Styles, Payton Pierce, Tywone Malone; OREGON: Aaron Flowers, Jadon Canady, Matayo Uiagalalei; PENN STATE: A.J. Harris, Amare Campbell, Audavion Collins, King Mack, Zakee Wheatley, Zane Durant; PURDUE: Charles Correa, Mani Powell, Tahj Ra-El; RUTGERS: Bo Mascoe, Dariel Djabome; UCLA: Andre Jordan Jr., JonJon Vaughns, Rodrick Pleasant; USC: Devan Thompkins, Eric Gentry, Kamari Ramsey; WASHINGTON: Alex McLaughlin, Ephesians Prysock, Tacario Davis; WISCONSIN: Christian Alliegro, Darryl Peterson, Mason Posa, Mason Reiger, Ricardo Hallman.
| SPECIAL TEAMS | FIRST TEAM | SECOND TEAM | THIRD TEAM |
| Kicker | Nico Radicic, Indiana | Sean O’Haire, Maryland | Drew Stevens, Iowa |
| Punter* | Ryan Eckley, Michigan State | Bryce McFerson, Maryland | Tom Weston, Minnesota |
| Jack McCallister, Purdue | |||
| Return Specialist* | Kaden Wetjen, Iowa | Kenneth Williams, Nebraska | Jacory Barney Jr., Nebraska |
| Jonathan Brady, Indiana | |||
| Long Snapper | Mark Langston, Indiana | John Ferlmann, Ohio State | Greg Tarr, Michigan |
SPECIAL TEAMS HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Hank Beatty, Lane Hansen, David Olano; IOWA: Rhys Dakin; MARYLAND: Ethan Gough; MINNESOTA: Alan Soukup; NORTHWESTERN: Luke Akers, Jack Olsen; OHIO STATE: Brandon Inniss; OREGON: Gary Bryant Jr., Luke Basso, Atticus Sappington; PENN STATE: Ryan Barker, Gabriel Nwosu, Nicholas Singleton, Tyler Duzansky; PURDUE: Luke Raab, Michael Jackson III, Spencer Porath; RUTGERS: Jakob Anderson; UCLA: Salem Abdul-Wahab, Mateen Bhaghani; USC: Hank Pepper, Ryon Sayeri; WASHINGTON: Denzel Boston; WISCONSIN: Vinny Anthony.
*Additional honorees due to ties
2025 Big Ten Individual Award Winners
Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian Award: Will Shields, Nebraska
Named for Minnesota’s Tony Dungy and Indiana’s Anthony Thompson
Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award: Jack Campbell, Iowa
Named for Michigan’s Gerald Ford and Iowa’s Nile Kinnick
Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Named for Northwestern’s Otto Graham and Ohio State’s Eddie George
Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year: Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Named for Minnesota’s Bronko Nagurski and Michigan’s Charles Woodson
Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year: Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Named for Minnesota’s Darrell Thompson and Indiana’s Antwaan Randle El
Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year (coaches vote): Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Named for Ohio State’s Woody Hayes and Michigan’s Bo Schembechler
Dave McClain Coach of the Year (media vote): Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Named for Wisconsin’s Dave McClain
Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Named for Purdue’s Bob Griese and Drew Brees
Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year: Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
Named for Wisconsin’s Pat Richter and Michigan’s Desmond Howard
Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year: Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
Named for Wisconsin’s Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne
Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year: Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Named for Penn State’s Ted Kwalick and Iowa’s Dallas Clark
Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year: Carter Smith, Indiana
Named for Nebraska’s Dave Rimington and Ohio State’s Orlando Pace
Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year: Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Named for Michigan State’s Bubba Smith and Penn State’s Courtney Brown
Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year: Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Named for Illinois’ Dick Butkus and Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald
Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year: Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Named for Ohio State’s Jack Tatum and Purdue’s Rod Woodson
Bakken-Andersen Kicker of the Year: Nico Radicic, Indiana
Named for Wisconsin’s Jim Bakken and Michigan State’s Morten Andersen
Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year: Ryan Eckley, Michigan State
Named for Illinois’ Dike Eddleman and Michigan State’s Brandon Fields
Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year: Kaden Wetjen, Iowa
Named for Nebraska’s Johnny Rodgers and Iowa’s Tim Dwight
2025 Sportsmanship Honorees
Miles Scott, Illinois
James Bomba, Indiana
Mark Gronowski, Iowa
Ethan Gough, Maryland
Cole Sullivan, Michigan
Jordan Hall, Michigan State
Derik LeCaptain, Minnesota
Heinrich Haarberg, Nebraska
Cam Porter, Northwestern
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
Zuriah Fisher, Penn State
Devin Mockobee, Purdue
Gus Zilinskas, Rutgers
Hudson Habermehl, UCLA
Tobias Raymond, USC
Jonah Coleman, Washington
Darryl Peterson, Wisconsin
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