Jay Higgins: From Backup to Standout Tackler for Iowa Hawkeyes
Key points:
- Jay Higgins has emerged as a top tackler for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the absence of star linebacker Jack Campbell.
- Higgins has made a name for himself with prodigious tackling skills, leading the Power Five players with 141 tackles in 12 games.
- His journey from a backup player to a standout performer has been an inspiring story for Iowa Hawkeyes fans.
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins emerged as a standout after biding his time behind star Jack Campbell. Higgins leads Power 5 players with 141 tackles in 12 games. He impressed with a career-high 18 stops against Penn State and had six other games with at least 10 tackles. Despite being a three-star recruit, Higgins’ hard work and dedication have paid off, earning him a spot on the Associated Press midseason All-America second team and a semifinalist for the Butkus Award. Campbell praised Higgins’ commitment, and coach Kirk Ferentz expressed confidence in his performance.
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