Reports: Iowa St. QB Hunter Dekkers faces criminal complaint over betting

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers has been charged with tampering with records related to an investigation into sports betting by the Iowa Criminal Division, the Des Moines Register and ESPN reported Tuesday.

According to a criminal complaint, Dekkers placed 26 bets on games involving the Cyclones, including a football game against Oklahoma State in October 2021, the reports said. Dekkers did not play against the Cowboys, serving as a backup at the time.

In all, Dekkers made 366 wagers using DraftKings, putting more than $2,799 on games.

Dekkers could lose his NCAA eligibility permanently if found guilty. NCAA guidelines prohibit athletes from putting money on any games at their schools, including their own.

Dekkers was Iowa State's starter last season, throwing 3,044 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 12 games. He completed 66.1 percent of his passes.

The Des Moines Register reported that two other Iowa State athletes -- offensive lineman Dodge Sauser and wrestler Paniro Johnson -- were also charged with tampering with records while allegedly betting on ISU athletics. Both Sauser and Johnson are sophomores.