Iowa Football: Lukas Van Ness named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

Lukas Van Ness was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for blocking two punts in Iowa's 10-7 loss to Iowa State. It's the first time a Hawkeye has blocked two kicks in a game since 2003. The Hawkeyes host Nevada on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (BTN). The conference weekly honor is the second for a student-athlete this season. It follows the Special Team Player award for junior punter Tory Taylor. Iowa won the opening game of this year's season against South Dakota State by a score of 21-0.