Iowa’s Kade Pieper named first team in preseason AP All-America list

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s Kade Pieper was voted first-team center in AP’s preseason All-America teams.

The fourth-year player was picked by a wide margin, despite this being his first season playing center. He moved from right guard to replace 2025 consensus All-American Logan Jones.

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Final All-America team picks will be named in December.

The Hawkeyes open the 2026 season on September 5 against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is at 3:15 p.m.

This story includes reporting from the Associated Press.