Iowa is 6-2, No. 21 in the AP poll (week 10).
10 stories in the last 60 days, from 6 outlets.
The latest on Tyler Brown's injury ahead of Iowa football vs Ohio State
Hawk Central +1 Sep 29
Played for two head coaches across three seasons and two programs. A game that shows it: 9 tackles against Michigan — Week 4, 2026.
11 tackles · 0 sacks
Play style
Plays like an extra linebacker near the line.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 6 outlets
The latest on Tyler Brown's injury ahead of Iowa football vs Ohio State
Hawk Central +1 Sep 29 · 2 outlets
Hawk CentralTyler Brown's return gives Iowa football another playmaker in secondarySep 24from 9 outlets
Hawk CentralTyler Brown's return gives Iowa football another playmaker in secondarySep 24
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The Daily Iowan
Roundtable
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)On3Each week: the team’s game, the stories about this player that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories we tracked, by school.
Iowa17 stories2026 to nowMost about: starting job and depth chart, profile and feature, in their words.
Hawk Central +1The latest on Tyler Brown's injury ahead of Iowa football vs Ohio StateSep 29On3 +1Tyler Brown out against Ohio StateSep 30Hawk CentralHawkeyes gauge concern for preseason injury to Iowa football DB Tyler BrownAug 14
Locked OnIowa Hawkeyes Injury report, Tyler Brown’s Return, and Wide Receiver Room shinesAug 14On3Tyler Brown settling in at IowaAug 14
James Madison4 stories2024 to 2025Most about: in their words, starting job and depth chart, profile and feature.
Locked OnIowa beats Alabama for Tony Diaz, Adds Tyler Brown—transfer Impact RevealedJan 14Locked OnReloading? Phil Parker explains Iowa Hawkeyes DB Success with Zach Lutmer, Deshaun Lee, Tyler BrownApr 23Locked OnPhil Parker boosts Iowa Hawkeyes DB Room—Why Zach Lutmer & Tyler Brown Excite FansMay 6
247SportsCounting Down Iowa Football's Most Indispensable Players: No. 20 Tyler BrownJun 10Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 5.
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| Season | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa | 11 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- |
| 2025 | James Madison | 71 | 37 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | James Madison | 13 | 8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | -- | -- |
| Career | 95 | 51 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 5 | 1 |
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 2 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 3 | W 55-0vs Northern Iowa | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | W 20-19@ No. 18 Michigan | 9 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 9 tackles |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 |
9 tackles.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play. It places 10; the box score credits 9.
2 tackles.
Each small tick is a tackle on the play-by-play: 1 of 2, sacks included.
Forced a fumble. First quarter, up 7-0.
Splits
Per-game splits
Through 2 games: 5.5 TKL/g, 0.0 TFL/g, 0.0 SACK/g, 0.0 PD/g — splits start at 3 games.
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kirk Ferentz
Pass share
48.0%
240 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
62.5
8 games
Team sack rate
2.7%
258 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Player standing · 2026
About as many tackles a game as a typical FBS defensive back who plays every week.
2026 is in progress.
A stat line in 21 games over three seasons.
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Bob Chesney and Kirk Ferentz.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Iowa
