Iowa football star OL leaves game vs. Indiana with injury

Iowa's offensive line has been elite in 2025. And left guard Beau Stephens has been a huge part of that.

Unfortunately for Stephens and the Hawkeyes, he left Saturday's game early with an injury. Halfway through the third quarter, Iowa ran the left side of the offensive line, where Stephens looked like he got rolled up on. He limped off the field with the help of some athletic trainers.

Beau Stephens is down on the field. Looks like he's hobbling on his left ankle.

Leighton Jones is now in at left guard.— Eliot Clough (@EliotClough) September 27, 2025

With Stephens out, the Hawkeyes are turning to sophomore Leighton Jones to play left guard. Jones is a solid depth option for Iowa, but Stephens was well on his way to an all-conference nod with the way he was playing.

Hopefully, for Stephens and Iowa, he will be able to return to the field soon. He's an integral part of one of the best offensive lines in the country.

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