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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 players celebrate after a play during the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and No. 19 Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated The Hawkeyes 27-24.

Column | Iowa football’s transfer portal additions have improved the roster

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

Kirk Ferentz just completed his 26th season as Iowa’s head football coach. Ferentz is currently the longest-tenured coach in the sport, but the landscape of college football has changed drastically...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz instructs defensive players during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Column | Kirk Ferentz needs to fix Iowa football in 2025

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2025

Kirk Ferentz and Hayden Fry have plenty of great things in common.  Both men have led the Iowa football program for lengthy periods and have been very successful in the process, with Fry winning...

Iowa swarms the field during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Point/Counterpoint | Way-too-early predictions for Iowa football in 2025

Jake Olson and Colin Votzmeyer January 21, 2025

8-4 With the college football season officially over for the Iowa football program, it’s now time to do what most sane people do in the offseason — create a way-too-early prediction for the...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans celebrates after forcing a safety on Illinois during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Former Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans named defensive line coach at Drake

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 21, 2025

Former Iowa football defensive lineman has been named the defensive line coach at Drake University, head coach Joe Woodley announced on Tuesday.  Evans is one of eight coaches who was confirmed to...

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Gronowski thew for 87 yards.

New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski set to undergo offseason surgery

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski is set to undergo surgery after playing all of last season with a “common football injury,” per release.  Iowa Quarterback Mark Gronowski will have surgery in...

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 scoops up receiver Sam Phillips from transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 9, 2025

The Iowa football team acquired its second transfer player of the week in former Chattanooga receiver Sam Phillips. The fourth-year wideout will join the Hawkeyes for his final season of eligibly in...

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Gronowski thew for 87 yards.

Iowa football lands transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski from South Dakota State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 7, 2025

Iowa football's quarterback room became a lot more competitive on  Tuesday. South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski will transfer to the Hawkeyes. Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports was first to report...

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 lands transfer defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 4, 2025

Iowa football's defensive line acquired new talent on Saturday. South Dakota State defensive tackle Bryce Hawthorne committed to the Hawkeyes after a stellar 2024 season with the Jackrabbits. Eliot...

Missouri offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer prepares to snap the ball during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 31, 2024

The Missouri Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-24 for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Missouri led in total yards with 376 over...

Iowa running back Kamaro Moulton celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

Rushing Offense: A-  Kaleb Johnson’s decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft left a huge hole in the running back room, but both Kamari Moulton and Jaziun Patterson took advantage of the spotlight...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig answers questions following the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Iowa football seniors reflect on careers after Music City Bowl loss

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Monday’s Music City loss to Missouri not only marked the end of the 2024 season for the Iowa football team, it also marked the end of the road for many seniors.  The road of...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz instructs defensive players during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Following the first half, Iowa leads Missouri 21-14.

Column | For Iowa football, consistency comes at a cost

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Squelch. The word aroused a slight smile on Kirk Ferentz’s lips. Standing at the podium following Iowa football’s 27-24 loss to Missouri in the Music City Bowl, the Hawkeye head...