Edited release
11/12/26
The University of Iowa’s offensive line was recognized as one of 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Joe Moore Award on Wednesday. This marks the fifth time Iowa has been a semifinalist for the honor since 2016.
The Joe Moore Award honors offensive line units that display a high level of toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique and finishing. It is named after Joe Moore, widely regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in college football history. It is the only major college football award to honor a unit.
Iowa’s offensive line includes centers Cael Winter and Michael Myslinski, guards Kade Pieper and Leighton Jones and tackles Trevor Lauck and Jack Dotzler. The unit has combined to start 71 career games.
The recognition comes on the heels of individual accolades for the group, as fourth-year tackle Trevor Lauck and guard Kade Pieper were named Lombardi Award semifinalists last week.
The Hawkeyes are averaging 27.8 points and 373.9 yards of total offense. Iowa’s rushing attack is averaging 173.8 yards per game and the o-line has surrendered just eight sacks through nine contests.
Finalists for the 2026 Joe Moore Award will be unveiled in early December, with the winner announced in late December. Iowa won the award last year and in 2016.
Iowa faces Purdue Saturday night. NBC’s coverage of the game begins at 6:30pm.