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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 Jan. 1, 2023 4:54 pm34d ago
Former Charleston Southern wide receiver Seth Anderson has committed to Iowa, he said Sunday on social media.
Iowa Football Jan. 1, 2023 1:06 pm35d ago
Tory Taylor ended 2022 with one of his “greatest-ever achievements.” He sees more work to do in 2023 as he plans to stay for his senior year.
Hawk Off the Press Dec. 31, 2022 6:41 pm35d ago
Listen to The Final Score podcast as John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down Iowa’s 21-0 win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.
Iowa Football Dec. 31, 2022 6:04 pm35d ago
Xavier Nwankpa, a former five-star recruit from Southeast Polk had a pick-6 in his first career start as a Hawkeye as Iowa beat Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.
Iowa Football Jan. 1, 2023 9:41 am35d ago
William Smith Jr., the grandfather of Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle in Nashville.
Iowa Football Dec. 31, 2022 6:42 pm35d ago
Iowa avenged its Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky at the start of the 2022 calendar year with a 21-0 win in the Music City Bowl to close the 2022 calendar year on a much higher note.
Iowa Football Dec. 31, 2022 6:00 am36d ago
After getting support from NFL tight ends throughout his Iowa career, Sam LaPorta could soon be joining his mentors at the next level.
Iowa Football Dec. 30, 2022 5:05 pm36d ago
Kirk Ferentz talked about what it means to him that Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta decided to play for Iowa in the Music City Bowl rather than opt out and prepare for the NFL Draft.
Iowa Football Dec. 30, 2022 4:13 pm36d ago
There have been some differing opinions between leadership from Iowa’s NIL collective and Iowa Athletics as the collective looks to accelerate fundraising.
Iowa Football Dec. 30, 2022 2:42 pm37d ago
Former five-star recruit Xavier Nwankpa is slated to make his first career start against Kentucky in Saturday’s Music City Bowl.
Iowa Football Dec. 30, 2022 4:23 pm36d ago
Gary Barta said Kirk Ferentz will go through the “same process” as usual to evaluate Brian Ferentz. Barta did not answer whether he would overrule Kirk Ferentz’s decision on Brian Ferentz.
Hawk Off the Press Dec. 30, 2022 9:28 am37d ago
Before Iowa kicks off against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, our Hawkeye text group members sent in questions for a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast.
Iowa Football Dec. 30, 2022 8:34 am37d ago
While pre-bowl practices are not quite the same as they once were, veteran Iowa football players have pointed to several younger players who have been impressive in Music City Bowl prep.
Iowa Football Dec. 29, 2022 1:50 pm38d ago
Iowa and Kentucky football players competed in a Nashville hot chicken eating contest Wednesday night as their teams prepare for Saturday's Music City Bowl.
Iowa Football Dec. 29, 2022 11:41 am38d ago
Here are three keys that, along with helping the Hawkeyes against Kentucky, will be important to watch from a long-term standpoint.