{
  "id": 10008985,
  "title": "Iowa football LB Jayden Montgomery named Campbell Trophy semifinalist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iowa-football-lb-jayden-montgomery-named-campbell-trophy-semifinalist",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:45:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-football-lb-jayden-montgomery-154529605.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Jayden Montgomery, an Iowa football linebacker, has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy. The award, given annually to the nation's top scholar-athlete, recognizes Montgomery's academic excellence alongside his impressive football performance. On the field, Montgomery has contributed significantly to Iowa's defense, amassing eight tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. Off the field, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to his community through volunteering at various organizations, including the Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Safe Haven Animal Shelter, and Make-A-Wish. Montgomery's dedication to both academics and athletics has earned him a spot on the Dean's List six times and made him a three-time Academic All-Big Ten member. The Campbell Trophy, which will have its final round of semifinalists announced on October 21, aims to honor the nation's best in academics, football performance, and leadership.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "USC football news: Jayden Maiava can light up Oregon, but there's trouble",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/usc-football-news-jayden-maiava-can-light-up-oregon-but-theres-trouble",
        "published": "2026-09-26T15:45:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}