What to know about ISU quarterback Hunter Dekkers and the sports gambling investigation

Several current and former student-athletes from universities in the state of Iowa face charges related to a sports wagering investigation.Perhaps the most notable name involved is Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who was charged with tampering with records after being accused of gambling on 26 Iowa State sporting events, including a 2021 football game against Oklahoma State. Here's what to know about Dekkers, the investigation and what's next for the programs involved.Dekkers charged in connection to sports wagering investigationThe criminal complaint alleges Dekkers gambled on 26 Iowa State sporting events, including a 2021 football game against Oklahoma State, at which time he was a backup quarterback. He was also under 21, meaning he was not legally allowed to gamble.Video below: Iowa State QB charged in sports wagering investigationCourt documents say Dekkers placed more than 300 bets on a DraftKings account, which totaled more than $2,799.The complaint also alleges that Dekkers engaged in the scheme with his parents, Scott and Jami Dekkers. It enabled him to create the appearance that the bets being placed by Hunter Dekkers were being placed by Jami Dekkers.You can view the criminal complaint here.Is Hunter Dekkers still on the Iowa State football roster?As of Aug. 2, Dekkers is still on Iowa State's online roster. But Dekkers' lawyer released a statement on his behalf saying the redshirt junior quarterback will not be attending fall camp."So he can focus on his studies and on the defense of this criminal charge, Hunter has informed the University and the coaching staff that he cannot participate in fall football camp," the statement reads.You can read the full statement here.Dekkers' stats, record at Iowa StateDekkers spent the 2022 season as the starting quarterback, throwing for 3,044 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. The Cyclones started 3-0, including a road win over Cy-Hawk rival Iowa, before losing eight of their final nine games to finish at 4-8.Prior to 2022, Dekkers spent two years as Brock Purdy's backup at Iowa State. Who is Iowa State's starting quarterback without Hunter Dekkers?Redshirt freshman Rocco Becht has the upper hand in the race for Dekkers' position.Becht played sparingly in three games last year, finishing 7-for-15 through the air for 65 yards and a touchdown.Former Ankeny High School star JJ Kohl is the other likely candidate, but he will face an uphill battle as a true freshman.Other quarterbacks on the roster include Tanner Hughes, a junior transfer who played the last two seasons at Butte College in California, and freshman Wyatt Bohm. Video Below: Who is Iowa State's starting QB without Hunter Dekkers?Other Iowa, Iowa State athletes charged in sports wagering investigationIn addition to Dekkers, these other student-athletes are facing charges: Iowa State football player Dodge Sauser; former Iowa State football player Eyioma Uwazurike; Iowa State wrestler Paniro Johnson; Iowa football player Aaron Blom; former baseball player Gehrig Christensen; and former basketball player Ahron Ulis.Statement from ISU Athletics Director Jamie Pollard ISU Athletics Director Jamie Pollard released the following statement on Aug. 2: “Since becoming aware of potential NCAA eligibility issues related to sports wagering by several of our student-athletes in May, Iowa State University has been actively working to address these issues with the involved student-athletes. This process is ongoing and will take time before being completely resolved. "Iowa State cannot comment on any student-athletes’ circumstance or eligibility status. We will, however, continue to support our student-athletes as our compliance staff works with the NCAA to sort out questions surrounding their future eligibility for intercollegiate athletics competition.“Iowa State Athletics educates its student-athletes, coaches and staff on NCAA rules and State of Iowa law surrounding sports wagering and will continue to emphasize the importance of understanding and adhering to these regulations moving forward.”

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Several current and former student-athletes from universities in the state of Iowa face charges related to a sports wagering investigation.

Perhaps the most notable name involved is Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who was charged with tampering with records after being accused of gambling on 26 Iowa State sporting events, including a 2021 football game against Oklahoma State.

Here's what to know about Dekkers, the investigation and what's next for the programs involved.

Dekkers charged in connection to sports wagering investigation

The criminal complaint alleges Dekkers gambled on 26 Iowa State sporting events, including a 2021 football game against Oklahoma State, at which time he was a backup quarterback. He was also under 21, meaning he was not legally allowed to gamble.

Video below: Iowa State QB charged in sports wagering investigation

Court documents say Dekkers placed more than 300 bets on a DraftKings account, which totaled more than $2,799.

The complaint also alleges that Dekkers engaged in the scheme with his parents, Scott and Jami Dekkers. It enabled him to create the appearance that the bets being placed by Hunter Dekkers were being placed by Jami Dekkers.

You can view the criminal complaint here.

Is Hunter Dekkers still on the Iowa State football roster?

As of Aug. 2, Dekkers is still on Iowa State's online roster. But Dekkers' lawyer released a statement on his behalf saying the redshirt junior quarterback will not be attending fall camp.

"So he can focus on his studies and on the defense of this criminal charge, Hunter has informed the University and the coaching staff that he cannot participate in fall football camp," the statement reads.

You can read the full statement here.

Dekkers' stats, record at Iowa State

Dekkers spent the 2022 season as the starting quarterback, throwing for 3,044 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. The Cyclones started 3-0, including a road win over Cy-Hawk rival Iowa, before losing eight of their final nine games to finish at 4-8.

Prior to 2022, Dekkers spent two years as Brock Purdy's backup at Iowa State.

Who is Iowa State's starting quarterback without Hunter Dekkers?

Redshirt freshman Rocco Becht has the upper hand in the race for Dekkers' position.

Becht played sparingly in three games last year, finishing 7-for-15 through the air for 65 yards and a touchdown.

Former Ankeny High School star JJ Kohl is the other likely candidate, but he will face an uphill battle as a true freshman.

Other quarterbacks on the roster include Tanner Hughes, a junior transfer who played the last two seasons at Butte College in California, and freshman Wyatt Bohm.

Video Below: Who is Iowa State's starting QB without Hunter Dekkers?

Other Iowa, Iowa State athletes charged in sports wagering investigation

In addition to Dekkers, these other student-athletes are facing charges: Iowa State football player Dodge Sauser; former Iowa State football player Eyioma Uwazurike; Iowa State wrestler Paniro Johnson; Iowa football player Aaron Blom; former baseball player Gehrig Christensen; and former basketball player Ahron Ulis.

Statement from ISU Athletics Director Jamie Pollard

ISU Athletics Director Jamie Pollard released the following statement on Aug. 2:

“Since becoming aware of potential NCAA eligibility issues related to sports wagering by several of our student-athletes in May, Iowa State University has been actively working to address these issues with the involved student-athletes. This process is ongoing and will take time before being completely resolved.

"Iowa State cannot comment on any student-athletes’ circumstance or eligibility status. We will, however, continue to support our student-athletes as our compliance staff works with the NCAA to sort out questions surrounding their future eligibility for intercollegiate athletics competition.

“Iowa State Athletics educates its student-athletes, coaches and staff on NCAA rules and State of Iowa law surrounding sports wagering and will continue to emphasize the importance of understanding and adhering to these regulations moving forward.”