Iowa Athletics Release/edit
09/27/21
University of Iowa junior linebacker Jack Campbell was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week by the Conference office Monday.
Campbell led Iowa’s defensive effort in the 24-14 win over Colorado State as the Hawkeyes rallied from a 14-7 halftime deficit. Campbell recovered a Colorado State fumble at the six-yard line in the third quarter, which led to Iowa scoring on the next play to tie the contest.
Campbell recorded a career-high 18 tackles against Colorado State as Iowa improved to 4-0 on the season.
Campbell leads Iowa’s defense with 43 tackles, including 19 solo stops. He has one forced fumble to go with his two recoveries, three pass break-ups and 1.5 tackles for loss.
Campbell is the third Hawkeye to earn conference accolades this season. Defensive back Riley Moss was named Defensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s season-opening win over Indiana, and punter Tory Taylor shared the Special Teams Player of the Week honor following his performance in Iowa’s win over Iowa State in Week 2.
Iowa returns to Big Ten play Friday at Maryland. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm on FS1.