{
  "id": 6163247,
  "title": "Iowa Football Depth Chart: Key Lineup Tweaks Week 2 vs ISU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/iowa-football-depth-chart-key-lineup-tweaks-week-2-vs-isu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T19:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-football-depth-chart-key-194702806.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 9, 2025, Iowa released their depth chart for their upcoming in-state rivalry game against Iowa State. The release came just days after the team's initial depth chart, and the changes were noted as exceptions to the previous version.\n\nQuarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are still listed as potential starting quarterbacks for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Running backs LJ Phillips and Nathan McNeil are both on the depth chart, with Phillips having worn a boot on his left foot during practice. McNeil and Xavier Williams will compete to be the second-string running backs behind Kamari Moulton.\n\nIn the tight end position, Thomas Meyer and Zach Ortwerth have been added as backups to the starting tight end. Zach was not listed on the depth chart in the previous release. Additionally, special teams changes were noted, with Evan James now listed as the backup punt returner behind Reece Vander Zee. Zach Lutmer has been removed from the punt returner list and now plays as free safety on defense.\n\nPositions listed with \"OR\" are ordered numerically, indicating that the starting defensive lineup will vary depending on formation and personnel packages.",
  "summary": "It’s Cy-Hawk week at Kinnick Stadium. Check out the official Week 2 depth chart and adjustments as the Hawkeyes battle the Cyclones under the lights.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}