
Jay Higgins

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) rushes Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy (9) on Oct. 1, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Joe Evans holding trophy after Iowa beats Nebraska 13-10

Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

Iowa linebackers Jay Higgins (34) and Nick Jackson (10) tackle Iowa State running back Cartevious Norton (5) during a game on Sept. 9, 2023 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Iowa captains (L-R) Logan Lee, Jay Higgins, Joe Evans, Luke Lachey and honorary captain Desmond King prepare to walk to midfield for the coin toss at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa-Rutgers game on Nov. 11, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano answers questions at Big Ten Football Media Day on July 26, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Iowa LB Jay Higgins (34) pressures Purdue QB Hudson Card (7) on Oct. 7, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Iowa LB Jay Higgins talks with reporters on Oct. 10, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Ryan Field. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa's Cooper DeJean (3) returns an interception during a game against Purdue on Oct. 7, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)