Iowa’s balanced season included over 2,100 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns, with the same starting five in every game and just 16 sacks allowed.

The award emphasized O-line continuity, toughness, technique, and finishing ability amid widespread injury and inexperience across college football that season.

Iowa’s starting five—Lauck, Stephens, Jones, Pieper, and Dunker—started all 12 games in 2025, solidifying a historically stable line and earning the 2025 Joe Moore Award.

Iowa’s offensive line, anchored by center Logan Jones, captured the 2025 Joe Moore Award for the nation’s top unit, with Jones also winning the Rimington Trophy as college football’s top center and earning First-Team All-American honors.

Analysts praised the group’s cohesion, timing, pass protection, and late-game finish, highlighting leadership and consistent performance across the season.

Despite facing a less explosive offense, Iowa’s line facilitated solid rushing efficiency (177.8 yards per game at 4.6 per carry) and a measured passing attack (137.8 yards per game with 10 TDs).

The perseverance and steady play of the line justified the Joe Moore Award and underscored its central role in Iowa’s offensive identity.

Credit is given to head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive line coach George Barnett for molding a cohesive unit, even as seniors mentored younger players.

Coverage of related Oregon news remained active through Ducks Wire and social channels throughout the season.

Oregon was a finalist for the Joe Moore Award for the third straight year, finishing short of the win despite strong line play.

Iowa finished the regular season 8-4 and prepared to face No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve, after topping finalists Indiana and Oregon in the selection process.