Cam Buffington (born June 16, 2005) is an American college football linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early life Buffington attended Winfield–Mt. Union High School in Winfield, Iowa, where he played eight-man football as a linebacker and running back.How eight-man football shaped breakout Iowa star linebacker Cam BuffingtonCam Buffington answers 8-player doubts at Iowa As a junior, he had 1,484 rushing yards, 264 receiving yards, 34 touchdowns and 96 tackles and as a senior had 1,362 rushing yards, 613 receiving yards, 36 touchdowns and 107 tackles.Iowa football commit Cam Buffington preparing for 2021 with Winfield-Mount Union High School Buffington committed to the University of Iowa to play college football.Iowa football lands second 2024 commitment in in-state prospect Cam BuffingtonCollege football: Winfield-Mount Union sophomore Cam Buffington commits to University of Iowa

College career After not appearing in any games his first year at Iowa in 2024, Buffington played in six games in 2025, recording seven tackles and one interception.Iowa football’s Cam Buffington fueled by quiet, hard-working mindset He took over as a starting linebacker in 2026.Cam Buffington takes command of Hawkeye defenseThe Cam Buffington breakout has arrived for Iowa football

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External links Iowa Hawkeyes bio