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- ↑ "Leistikow: How Luke Lachey's Ohio State family became all-in on Iowa football". Hawk Central.
- ↑ Coss, Matt (August 19, 2022). "Hawkeyes expect Lachey to be 'big contributor'". The Quad-City Times.
- ↑ "Ohio State trip takes Lachey 'home' amid breakout season". www.thegazette.com.
- ↑ Dochterman, Scott. "Luke Lachey, Erick All continue Iowa tradition". The Athletic.
- ↑ After being patient, Iowa football's Jay Higgins, Luke Lachey look like foundational duo
