(Nashville, TN) Star Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell lost his grandfather the night before the Music City Bowl. His grandfather, William Smith Jr. of Waterloo, was crossing a street in Nashville Friday night when a van hit him. Campbell’s parents decided not to tell him until the game was over. The Hawkeyes shut out the Wildcats, setting a bowl record with their 21-0 victory.
Star Iowa Linebacker Loses Grandfather Before Bowl Game
By Tom Robinson
Jan 2, 2023 | 6:09 AM

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