An Iowa wide receiver will redshirt this season and the university said they expect him to enter the transfer portal in December. Video above: vlog's Scott Reister reports from Columbus after Iowa's loss at Ohio StateKaleb Brown is ending his 2024 season early. He made the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter.Brown came into the 2024 season with high expectations after he finished as Iowa's third-leading receiver last year, tallying 215 yards on 22 catches. But things didn't work out as planned for Brown.He was charged with OWI in June after being found to have bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, according to police officers. As a result, Brown was suspended by the team for Iowa's first game, a win over Illinois State.Brown made his season debut in a loss to Iowa State. He played in three games in 2024, recording one catch for 18 yards against Troy on Sept. 14. A change to NCAA rules within the last few years allows football players to participate in up to four games while still taking a redshirt. Brown is the latest in a growing list of college football players to opt out in order to preserve a year of eligibility. UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka made national headlines last month when he opted out for the season after a 3-0 start, citing a dispute over NIL payments.Brown did not specify in his post that he intends to transfer or to return, but did say he hopes "for the continued success of the program." Several hours later, the university released a statement saying both Brown and running back Leshon Williams plan to enter the transfer portal in December. “We thank both players for their contributions to the program and wish them the best as they move forward,” Ferentz said.Brown did not play in Iowa's loss to Ohio State, his former team, over the weekend. Iowa hosts Washington at 11 a.m. Saturday.vlog ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa wide receiver will redshirt this season and the university said they expect him to enter the transfer portal in December.
Video above: vlog's Scott Reister reports from Columbus after Iowa's loss at Ohio State
Kaleb Brown is ending his 2024 season early. He made the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Brown came into the 2024 season with high expectations after he finished as Iowa's third-leading receiver last year, tallying 215 yards on 22 catches. But things didn't work out as planned for Brown.
He was charged with OWI in June after being found to have bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, according to police officers. As a result, Brown was suspended by the team for Iowa's first game, a win over Illinois State.
Brown made his season debut in a loss to Iowa State. He played in three games in 2024, recording one catch for 18 yards against Troy on Sept. 14. A change to NCAA rules within the last few years allows football players to participate in up to four games while still taking a redshirt.
Brown is the latest in a growing list of college football players to opt out in order to preserve a year of eligibility. UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka made national headlines last month when he opted out for the season after a 3-0 start, citing a dispute over NIL payments.
Brown did not specify in his post that he intends to transfer or to return, but did say he hopes "for the continued success of the program." Several hours later, the university released a statement saying both Brown and running back Leshon Williams plan to enter the transfer portal in December.
“We thank both players for their contributions to the program and wish them the best as they move forward,” Ferentz said.
Brown did not play in Iowa's loss to Ohio State, his former team, over the weekend. Iowa hosts Washington at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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