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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa football’s James Resar and Rusty VanWetzinga IV add to Hawkeye transfer portal entrees

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 5, 2024

The Iowa football team's transfer exodus continued on Thursday afternoon as two more players announced their attention to enter the portal. Quarterback-turned-receiver James Resar and fullback Rusty...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. McNamara had 73 passing yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Iowa football’s Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 4, 2024

Iowa football’s Cade McNamara’s career with the Hawkeyes has come to a close. The quarterback announced his intent to enter the transfer portal for the second time via an Instagram post on Wednesday...

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris celebrates following a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Point/Counterpoint | Did Iowa football cornerback Jermari Harris make the right decision?

Colin Votzmeyer and Jack Birmingham December 3, 2024

Yes Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris has nothing left to prove with the Hawkeye football program, and the Hawkeyes, quite frankly, have nothing left to play for. Two more games against mid-tier Big...

Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Column | The current state of Iowa football is cloudy at best

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Before the season, many Iowa football fans and media analysts projected the 2024 squad to reach the College Football Playoff.  The Hawkeyes’ schedule featured only one opponent ranked in the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean walks off the field during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. DeJean suffered an injury in practice earlier this season, ending his third season with Iowa. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 13

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter December 3, 2024

Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean took social media by storm on Sunday as he flattened Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry in a textbook tackle. In a dump-off pass,...

Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Eleven Iowa football players earn 2024 All-Big Ten team status

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 3, 2024

  Iowa football featured 11 different players on an 2024 All-Big Ten team, based on rosters posted Tuesday afternoon. That total ranked behind only Ohio State and Oregon. On offense, Hawkeye...

Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Kaden Wetjen earns Big Ten’s Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year Award

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 3, 2024

After spending one season playing football at Iowa Western Community College, Kaden Wetjen transferred to Iowa hoping to make a name for himself. And after three seasons of growth with the Hawkeyes,...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson stiff arms Northwestern defensive back Damon Walters before running into the endzone during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 26. Johnson averaged 7.8 yards per carry, scoring three touchdowns and totaling 109 yards. Johnson now has 16 rushing touchdowns for the season. Following the first half the Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 12-7.

Iowa football’s Kaleb Johnson wins Ameche-Dayne Award as top running back in the Big Ten

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 3, 2024

Two days after declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson added more hardware to boost his resume. The junior received the Ameche-Dayne Award as the best running back in the...

Iowa defensive players embrace Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins after his interception during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Jay Higgins wins Big Ten’s Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year Award

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 3, 2024

After his second consecutive 110-plus tackle season, Iowa football's Jay Higgins took home hardware as the top linebacker in the Big Ten. The senior earned not only first-team All-Big Ten honors from...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Four-star defensive back Marcello Vitti commits to Iowa football

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter December 2, 2024

Four-star defensive back Marcello Vitti has committed to the Iowa football team, he announced on social media on Sunday.  Hailing from Dearborn, Michigan, the 6-foot, 180-pound athlete is the second-ranked...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs into the end zone for an Iowa tocuhdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Iowa football’s Kaleb Johnson declares for NFL Draft

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 1, 2024

After a record-breaking 2024 season, Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson aims to take his talents to the next level. The junior declared for the 2025 NFL Draft via a social media post on Sunday evening....

Iowa defensive lineman Max Llewellyn signals possession of the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

“You can’t draw it up better than this.” Iowa’s second-half defense takes over in Senior Night win over Nebraska

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 30, 2024

Iowa star linebacker Jay Higgins experienced the pregame captain handshake many times throughout his illustrious football career. Walking onto the field at Kinnick Stadium, he expected a moment of...