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INDIANAPOLIS Iowa defensive end Joe Evans spent six years defying the odds.
After one season as a walk-on linebacker, he switched positions, earned a scholarship in 2020, shared the team lead for sacks in 2021 and 2022, returned this year as a team captain and wound up earning third-team all-conference honors.
It’s been quite a ride for the Hawkeyes vocal leader, and Evans believes he can help No. 16 Iowa exceed expectations once more Saturday when his team plays No. 2 Michigan for the Big Ten championship.
By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS Iowa defensive end Joe Evans spent six years defying the odds. After one season as a walk-on linebacker, he switched positions, earned a scholarship in 2020, shared the team lead for sacks in 2021 and 2022, returned this year as a team captain and wound up earning third-team all-conference honors. […]
Iowa defensive end Joe Evans spent six years defying the odds, going from walk-on linebacker to all-conference defensive end. Now Evans wants to close out his career with one more memorable moment helping No. 16 Iowa upset No. 2 Michigan in Saturday's Big Ten championship.