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Northern Iowa wrestling finishes regular season with 27-11 win over Wisconsin
Northern Iowa wrestling rolled to a dominant victory over Wisconsin on Sunday, winning 27-11 over the Badgers in the Panthers’ final regular-season dual of the season.
The contest was tied at 11 after six bouts, with 133-pounder Julian Farber, 141-pounder Cael Happel and 157-pounder Ryder Downey each picking up wins, including a 22-6 technical fall for Happel over Felix Lettini. From 174 pounds on, the Panthers dominated.
Sophomore Jared Simma (No. 29 at 174 pounds) not only had an upset win over Max Maylor (No. 12), he did so in dominant fashion with a 16-6 major decision. 184-pounder Parker Keckeisen (No. 1) rolled as well to a 11-3 major decision over Shane Liegel (No. 17). He is now 23-0 heading into the postseason as the favorite to win a title in his class.
From there, the Panthers also got two major decisions from Wyatt Voelker (12-2 over Josh Otto) and Tyrell Gordon (8-0) to cap off the victory.
Here are full match-by-match results from UNI’s win over Wisconsin:
- 125: Eric Barnett (WIS) over Trever Anderson (UNI) (Dec 6-1)
- 133: Julian Farber (UNI) over Nicolar Rivera (WIS) (Dec 9-4)
- 141: Cael Happel (UNI) over Felix Lettini (WIS) (TF 22-6 2:36)
- 149: Joseph Zargo (WIS) over Adam Allard (UNI) (Dec 3-1)
- 157: Ryder Downey (UNI) over Luke Mechler (WIS) (Dec 5-3)
- 165: Dean Hamiti (WIS) over Jack Thomsen (UNI) (TF 18-2 6:35)
- 174: Jared Simma (UNI) over Max Maylor (WIS) (MD 16-6)
- 184: Parker Keckeisen (UNI) over Shane Liegel (WIS) (MD 11-3)
- 197: Wyatt Voelker (UNI) over Josh Otto (WIS) (MD 12-2)
- 285: Tyrell Gordon (UNI) over Gannon Rosenfeld (WIS) (MD 8-0)
Eli McKown covers high school sports and wrestling for the Des Moines Register. Contact him at Emckown@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @EMcKown23.
More and more, it is looking like playing on the offensive line for the Iowa Hawkeyes is becoming a one-way ticket to the NFL. Offensive line coach George Barnett is among the best in the business, and his 2026 offensive line should continue the trend of strong play for the Hawkeyes.
This past NFL Draft saw the Hawkeyes send Logan Jones, Gennings Dunker, and Beau Stephens to the next level as the latest successes. They come on the heels of Tyler Linderbaum and Tristan Wirfs, two of the best offensive linemen in the NFL.
Iowa is now looking to continue the offensive line prowess as it hosts a highly touted recruit, as they prepare for more future departures to the NFL. Two starters on the offensive line this season, Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck, have each generated NFL buzz, and if history tells us anything, NFL teams like Iowa offensive linemen.
Iowa Hawkeyes Hosting Four-Star Caleb Johnson
While it may be summer for the current roster with training camp approaching, the recruiting trail doesn’t sleep for the coaching staff. Some of the latest news for Iowa’s class of 2027 is the upcoming visit that Caleb Johnson, a four-star offensive lineman, will take to Iowa City.
Johnson, a product of Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana, is coming off a string of visits to high-profile schools such as Indiana and Michigan State, with a visit to the Hawkeyes on deck.
Iowa may have a slight inside track on Johnson, as it was on Johnson’s recruiting trail earlier than some in the process, offering him back in January of 2026.
Caleb Johnson Bio
High School: Noblesville
Hometown: Noblesville, Indiana
Class: 2027
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 260
Recruiting Rankings: No. 2 recruit in Indiana, No. 22 offensive tackle, No. 248 recruit overall
Other Offers: Indiana, Michigan State, Missouri, Cincinnati, Auburn, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, UNC, Oklahoma State, Purdue, UCLA, and others
Analysis: At just 260 pounds, Iowa would be able to mold Johnson in the weight room and developmental program, which is one of the best in the country. In his tape from high school, Johnson is seen playing snaps at center, guard, and tackle, which offers versatility from the jump.
Iowa Football 2027 Recruiting Class
The Iowa Hawkeyes currently sit with the No. 29 overall 2027 recruiting class as things stand right now. The Hawkeyes have landed 10 commits for the 2027 class, two of them being offensive linemen.
Reilly Newman from West Chester Ohio, a three-star recruit, and Nate Brenneman from Rock Valley, Iowa, another three-star recruit have given their commitments to the Hawkeyes.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek spent Saturday campaigning across Eastern Iowa as part of his “Pushing for Change” get-out-the-vote tour.
Turek, a state representative and two-time Paralympic gold medalist, held canvass launches and door-knocking events in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and North Liberty as he works to build support ahead of Iowa’s upcoming primary election.
The candidate is seeking Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat and says his campaign is centered on issues affecting families across the state. Among his top priorities are affordability, housing, health care access, immigration reform, and support for working families.
“I think it’s important for people to hear directly from their candidates,” Turrek said. “Tuesday is election day, so trying to get all over the state and talk to people directly about this generational chance that we’ve got to change this state and change this country.”
Turek is one of two Democratic candidates who will appear on the June primary ballot.
“There’s nothing like a direct interaction with voters, face-to-face on their stairs,” Turek said.
Voters interested in learning more about Turek and his campaign can watch Iowa’s News Now’s full Beyond the Podium interview on the Iowa’s News Now YouTube channel.
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