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Hawkeyes Backfield Revamped with Phillips Jr | Des Moines News
The Iowa Hawkeyes just leveled up their backfield with the addition of explosive transfer LJ Phillips Jr., who racked up nearly 2,000 yards last season at South Dakota. Already in Iowa City and ready to compete, Phillips brings fire, intensity, and a hunger to be the sparkplug for this revamped unit. He thrives on competition, seeing it as fuel for growth—and he’s already soaking up lessons from elite teammates. With kickoff against Northern Illinois just around the corner, expect Phillips to come out swinging, adding serious firepower to an offense primed for a breakout season. Listen in…
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