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John Steppe
I am the Iowa Hawkeyes football reporter for The Gazette. I previously covered business and sports enterprise for The Gazette. I’m a born-and-raised Midwesterner and Marquette University alumnus. When I’m not working, I’m likely hiking, eating cheese curds or watching more sports. I invite you to join our Hawkeye Sports Text Update, sign up for my weekly newsletter, or subscribe to my podcast.
Latest Articles by John Steppe
Iowa Football Nov. 5, 2022 9:09 pm83d ago
FS1 will broadcast Iowa’s Nov. 12 game vs. Wisconsin.
Hawk Off the Press Nov. 5, 2022 7:30 pm83d ago
Listen to The Final Score podcast for thoughts from John Steppe and Mike Hlas on the Iowa’s 24-3 win over Purdue.
Iowa Football Nov. 5, 2022 6:13 pm83d ago
Charlie Jones’ high usage against Iowa was an incentive for him to transfer to Purdue. Ultimately, though, Iowa earned the most important statistic — a 24-3 win.
Iowa Football Nov. 5, 2022 4:29 pm83d ago
Iowa’s offense, defense and special teams all thrived in the Hawkeyes’ win over Purdue.
Iowa Football Nov. 5, 2022 10:57 am83d ago
Bill Brashier, a longtime Iowa football assistant coach and former defensive coordinator, died at age 93.
Iowa Football Nov. 3, 2022 5:04 pm85d ago
“This guy could start for us right now,” Iowa’s coaches realized about linebacker Jay Higgins during spring practices.
Hawk Off the Press Nov. 3, 2022 12:41 pm85d ago
Saturday's Iowa-Purdue football game has an obvious storyline: Boilermakers breakout receiver Charlie Jones going against his old team. But that's not all Mike Carmin of The Lafayette Journal & Courier and John Steppe discusses with us on this Iowa-Purdue preview episode of Hawk Off The Press.
Iowa Football Nov. 3, 2022 10:24 am85d ago
Spencer Petras may have some deep-ball opportunities against Purdue’s secondary this weekend although windy weather could make it difficult to take advantage.
Iowa Football Nov. 2, 2022 2:54 pm86d ago
As former Hawkeye Charlie Jones puts together possibly an All-American season, Iowa’s wide receivers have seen more pedestrian results in Kirk and Brian Ferentz’s system.
Iowa Football Nov. 1, 2022 10:26 pm87d ago
After recent losses to Purdue in games and in the transfer portal, the Iowa-Purdue rivalry has a little more fuel.
Iowa Football Oct. 31, 2022 3:43 pm88d ago
Some players, like Charlie Jones, are certainly familiar for Iowa fans. Others, like Devin Mockobee, will offer a new challenge for the Hawkeyes.
Iowa Football Oct. 31, 2022 11:10 am88d ago
Iowa had its best offensive game of the season although it was against a team still searching for its first win on this continent in 2022.
Iowa Football Oct. 29, 2022 9:18 pm90d ago
Kirk Ferentz explained what went into the decisions to make a change at offensive line and not make a change at quarterback.
Hawk Off the Press Oct. 29, 2022 9:07 pm90d ago
Listen to The Final Score podcast for thoughts from John Steppe and Mike Hlas on the Hawkeyes’ 33-13 win over Northwestern.
Iowa Football Oct. 29, 2022 8:38 pm90d ago
Iowa will be on FS1 for its Nov. 5 game at Purdue, the Big Ten announced Saturday evening.