Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg feels the Hawkeyes take a lot of momentum into the upcoming season. Iowa finished 6-2 during a COVID shortened 2020 season and closed on a six-game winning streak.

The transfer from Division II Hillsdale College was a second-team All-Big Ten selection last season and says a full summer of workouts will benefit a young defensive line.

With fall camp getting underway Van Valkenburg says the attention will soon shift to the September fourth opener at home against Indiana.