Historic Hawkeye: Wetjen's Record-Breaking Season

24/11/2025 1 min
Historic Hawkeye: Wetjen's Record-Breaking Season

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Kaden Wetjen Makes History: Iowa Hawkeyes Senior Day Victory and Jet Award FinalistIn a thrilling Senior Day game, the Iowa Hawkeyes narrowly defeated the Michigan State Spartans, thanks to strong offense, defense, and a game-winning field goal. The real highlight, however, was senior wide receiver Kaden Wetjens historic performance. Wetjen, a star return man, earned national recognition and was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after scoring another record-breaking return touchdown. This achievement made him the first player in Big Ten history to record three punt return touchdowns and one kick return touchdown in a single season since at least 1977. Wetjens exceptional play also secured him a spot as a finalist for the 2025 Jet Award, recognizing the most outstanding return specialist in the country. Despite the teams seven and four record, Wetjens standout performance has defined the Hawkeyes in a positive light, showcasing incredible talent.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.