Articles Tagged: Jay Higgins

Iowa football will send linebacker Jay Higgins, tight end Luke Lachey and defensive back Quinn Schulte to Big Ten Media Days later this month, the conference announced Thursday morning.

Jay Higgins and Sebastian Castro are the highest-rated Iowa football players.

Iowa has been home to at least two all-Big Ten linebackers (if including honorable mentions) in each of the last four seasons. All signs point toward that trend continuing in 2024.

Asked whether there is a package of plays for backup quarterback Marco Lainez ahead of Monday’s game against Tennessee, Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz said he expects Deacon Hill “to go the distance” at QB.

Jay Higgins’ decision to return could have a domino effect as others on Iowa’s defense decide whether to use their remaining eligibility or go pro.

Iowa football fans received a late Christmas present as standout linebacker Jay Higgins announced plans to return for his extra year of eligibility.

Cooper DeJean, Jay Higgins and Sebastian Castro all told reporters on Monday they are undecided about whether to stay at Iowa or pursue the NFL.

It is time to add a few more portraits to Iowa football’s Tippie All-American Room.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor and defensive back Cooper DeJean can add “consensus All-American” to their resumes after earning first-team recognition from the Associated Press.

Iowa is the only school with three FWAA first-team All-Americans.

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean and punter Tory Taylor earned first-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was a second-team All-American.

Iowa’s Jay Higgins, Cooper DeJean and Tory Taylor have earned Associated Press all-Big Ten first-team honors, the AP announced Wednesday morning. Sebastian Castro earned AP all-Big Ten second-team honors.

Cooper DeJean is the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and Return Specialist of the Year, and Tory Taylor is the conference’s Punter of the Year. Jay Higgins also was a first-team all-Big Ten honoree for Iowa.

Watch portions of postgame press conferences featuring Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, linebacker Jay Higgins and defensive linemen Ethan Hurkett following the 17th-ranked Hawkeyes’ 13-10 win over Nebraska on Friday.

Watch portions of postgame press conferences featuring Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, linebacker Jay Higgins and defensive linemen Logan Lee and Joe Evans following the 16th-ranked Hawkeyes’ 15-13 win over Illinois on Saturday.