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John Steppe
I am the Iowa Hawkeyes football reporter for The Gazette. I previously covered business and sports enterprise for The Gazette. I’m a born-and-raised Midwesterner and Marquette University alumnus. When I’m not working, I’m likely hiking, eating cheese curds or watching more sports. I invite you to sign up for my weekly newsletter, or subscribe to my podcast.
Latest Articles by John Steppe
Iowa Football Oct. 4, 2024 6:15 am18h ago
Iowa’s rushing success so far in 2024 has been encouraging, but the Hawkeyes are “not ready to have a parade quite yet.”
Iowa Football Oct. 3, 2024 8:17 pm1d ago
Cash Herrera is the second player to commit to Iowa’s 2026 recruiting class.
Iowa Football Oct. 3, 2024 10:11 am1d ago
Luke Lachey grew up only a few miles away from Ohio Stadium in a family with deep roots to the Buckeyes. The Lachey family is a Hawkeye family now, though, as they embrace Luke’s journey.
Iowa Football Oct. 3, 2024 10:34 am1d ago
Iowa will need to be flawless in all three phases to have a shot at an upset against No. 3 Ohio State.
Iowa Football Oct. 3, 2024 10:04 am1d ago
As much as Iowa’s offense has thrived because of its rushing attack, CBS analyst Gary Danielson sees what Cade McNamara accomplishes in the air as crucial for the Hawkeyes against No. 3 Ohio State.
Iowa Football Oct. 1, 2024 4:05 pm3d ago
Iowa’s defense has again thrived at stopping opposing running backs so far in 2024. Ohio State’s duo of TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins will pose a unique threat on Saturday, though.
Iowa Football Oct. 1, 2024 1:47 pm3d ago
Iowa football is probably “as healthy as I can remember ever,” Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday.
Iowa Football Oct. 1, 2024 12:59 pm3d ago
Iowa tight end Luke Lachey talked about the support he expects when the Hawkeyes visit his hometown to face No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday
Iowa Football Oct. 1, 2024 12:53 pm3d ago
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara answered questions about the Hawkeyes’ game at No. 3 Ohio State this week and his experience playing the Buckeyes while at Michigan.
Iowa Football Oct. 1, 2024 6:00 am3d ago
Ohio State has no shortage of players suiting up every Saturday who could soon suit up every Sunday.
Iowa Football Sep. 30, 2024 12:13 pm4d ago
Iowa football’s Oct. 12 game against Washington will kick off at 11 a.m., the Big Ten announced on Monday.
Iowa Football Sep. 30, 2024 1:11 pm4d ago
Iowa football has scheduled a game with Albany in 2025 while moving its scheduled game with Florida Atlantic from 2025 to 2030, the team announced Monday in a news release.
Iowa Football Sep. 29, 2024 11:05 am5d ago
The Gazette’s John Steppe reveals how he voted in the AP Poll after Alabama’s win over Georgia and other Week 5 results.
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Sep. 29, 2024 5:30 am5d ago
New Iowa deputy athletics director Joe Parker has embraced the “fun” challenge of preparing the Hawkeyes for the changing college athletics landscape.
Iowa Football Sep. 26, 2024 12:22 pm8d ago
Iowa’s win over Minnesota was a case study for the Hawkeyes’ multi-faceted ability to win the field position battle.