Stephens and Graves were named All-Big Ten honorable mentions in 2024, while Stevens was the kicker for the third team. All of Iowa's special teams players are named to Lassan's first or second team, a credit to that unit which has usually been very consistent under Kirk Ferentz.

Ohio State boasts the highest-rated players in College Football 26, the newly released video game from EA Sports. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, who are expected to anchor the Buckeyes’ roster this year,