Dunker Voted Academic All-America

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa senior Gennings Dunker has been named a second-team Academic All-American, the announcement was made Tuesday by College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Dunker, who maintains a 3.59 grade point average, is a four-time Academic All-Big Ten and three-time CSC All-District honoree. The human physiology major has also been recognized on the Dean’s List five times.

The 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and part of the offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award during the 2025 season.  Iowa’s offense averaged 176.7 rushing yards per game and the line surrendered just 18 total sacks during the year. The native of Lena, Illinois, started all 13 contests as a senior and 38 games during his collegiatecareer.

In 27 seasons under Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz, 13 Iowa football student-athletes have combined to earn 17 Academic All-America honors.