IOWA CITY — Out of the three phases of the game, there was the least amount of concern surrounding the Iowa football special teams unit entering the 2025 season.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes lost one of the best running backs in program history, brought in a new starting quarterback and had a group of relatively unproven receivers. Defensively, historical dependability alleviated some worry, but several standouts needed to be replaced from 2024.

Meanwhile, Iowa ’s special teams appeared loaded.

The Hawkeyes brought back veteran kicker Drew Stevens, explosive returner Kaden Wetjen and talented punter Rhys Dakin, who seemed ready to make a jump from freshman to sophomore year.

During Iowa’s 3-2 start, that has not fully panned out.

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