Fansided · Nov 7, 2025
Even dealing with lingering injuries, Beau Stephens is still a top pass blocking OL
Iowa v UCLA | Ric Tapia/GettyImagesThe Iowa offense goes as the offensive line goes.
When the Hawkeyes have a stout offensive line, the playbook opens up, and it makes it more difficult for opposing defenses to predit what Iowa will do.
Iowa has always and will always be a run-first team under Head Coach Kirk Ferentz, but the strength of the offense is dependent on the strength of the line.
As the 2025-2026 season has progressed, the Iowa offensive line continues to turn head.
The unit has been recognized as a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award, given annually to the best offensive line unit in college football.