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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 Dec. 29, 2022 8:44 am38d ago
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras discussed his thought process as he decides whether to continue his football career or begin his coaching career.
Iowa Football Dec. 28, 2022 4:43 pm38d ago
Iowa’s defense is preparing “for everything” as Kentucky has three possible starting quarterbacks. Meanwhile, Iowa’s offense has shown some run-pass option plays in portions of practice open to media.
Iowa Football Dec. 28, 2022 1:47 pm39d ago
Scenes from Iowa football practice in Nashville on Wednesday as the Hawkeyes prepare to face Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on New Year's Eve.
Iowa Football Dec. 28, 2022 10:25 am39d ago
From the opportunity to end the seniors’ careers with a win to the hot chicken contest, Iowa football players have found value in the Music City Bowl.
Iowa Football Dec. 27, 2022 2:09 pm40d ago
Nico Ragaini said he wants to return to Iowa for a sixth season in 2023. His decision to stay gives the Hawkeyes a veteran presence in what would otherwise have been a young wide receiver room.
Iowa Football Dec. 27, 2022 5:02 pm39d ago
Iowa football practiced Tuesday ahead of its Music City Bowl matchup against Kentucky.
Iowa Football Dec. 27, 2022 12:40 pm40d ago
After opt-outs and transfers, the Wildcats have a different look from what Iowa saw in the Citrus Bowl.
Iowa Football Dec. 25, 2022 6:00 am43d ago
Iowa football emerged as a national contender during an “extra special” 2002 season that put the Hawkeyes in the top tier of college football.
Iowa Football Dec. 24, 2022 6:00 am43d ago
The combination of Luke Lachey and Erick All Jr. at tight end in 2023 could result in another year of tight ends playing an especially prominent role in the offense.
Iowa Football Dec. 23, 2022 5:09 pm43d ago
A group of college football fans called the Sickos Committee is raising thousands of dollars for CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City after Iowa football’s “unconventionally appealing” season.
Iowa Football Dec. 22, 2022 4:13 pm44d ago
Sam LaPorta suffered a torn meniscus in one of his knees during the Minnesota game, but is optimistic about his status for the Music City Bowl. Joe Labas is preparing for his first career start.
Iowa Football Dec. 22, 2022 11:38 am45d ago
Recruiting in the transfer portal comes with an accelerated timeline, but the Hawkeyes still “dig as much as possible” to vet transfer targets.
Iowa Football Dec. 21, 2022 5:24 pm45d ago
As the Hawkeyes sign 20 high school recruits, seven preferred walk-ons, two transfer portal players and one junior college transfer, they still have some recruiting fluidity ahead of 2023.
Iowa Football Dec. 21, 2022 3:29 pm45d ago
Kirk Ferentz discussed what appealed to him about former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara and what he knows about McNamara’s health status.
Iowa Football Dec. 21, 2022 10:45 am46d ago
One day after flipping his commitment from Iowa to Alabama, five-star offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor believes the “better opportunity” for him is at Alabama.