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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 quarterback Spencer Petras makes an adjustment during a spring practice for Iowa football at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa football wraps up spring practice, turns focus to summer workouts

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 1, 2021

Iowa football’s second open practice at Kinnick Stadium Saturday effectively wrapped up the Hawkeyes’ spring schedule. Iowa began its spring football schedule back on March 30 and has since...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraskas WanÕDale Robinson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. IowaÕs defense sacked Martinez three times.

Former Hawkeyes Smith-Marsette, Nixon selected with back-to-back picks in fifth round of 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor May 1, 2021

The wait is over for Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Daviyon Nixon. Nixon (defensive tackle) and Smith-Marsette (wide receiver and kickoff returner), both former Hawkeye football players, were selected...

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Devyn Ford (28) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye defensive end Chauncey Golston picked by Dallas Cowboys in third round of NFL Draft

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

The Dallas Cowboys selected former Iowa football defensive end Chauncey Golston with 84th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft Friday night. 🗣 CHAUNCEY GOLSTON Welcome to #CowboysNation, @2live57❕#DallasCowboys...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Where Hawkeyes are projected to go in the 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 28, 2021

The Iowa football program has had a player selected in the last 42 NFL Drafts. From Thursday through Saturday, the Hawkeyes will bump that up to 43. The 2021 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in...

Ladell Betts finds a whole up the middle as he heads for the endzone during the Hawkeyes victory over Minnesota on Saturday afternoon.

Returning to Hawkeye football program as coach ‘nostalgic’ for former Iowa running back Ladell Betts

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 28, 2021

Ladell Betts took the podium at the Hansen Football Performance Center Wednesday afternoon, wearing a black Iowa football polo for his introductory press conference as the Hawkeye football program’s...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

‘I was coming back for sure’: Despite NFL interest, Tyler Linderbaum was set on returning to the Iowa football program

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 28, 2021

Daviyon Nixon, Chauncey Golston, and Ihmir Smith-Marsette are among the handful of Hawkeyes likely to hear their names called during the 2021 NFL Draft, which takes place this Thursday through Saturday. Tyler...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Defensive Line Coach Kelvin Bell talk to the team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Assistant Iowa football coaches address verdict in Chauvin trial, current state of Hawkeye program’s culture

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 21, 2021

Kelvin Bell felt both a sense of sadness and relief Tuesday afternoon after he was notified via Twitter that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (left) and defensive lineman Noah Shannon (right) run drills during Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa football notebook: Noah Shannon’s progress on the D-Line, state of the LB room, the ‘Tight End U’ Olympics

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 20, 2021

Noah Shannon still remembers his “Welcome to Iowa football” moment. As a scout team player on the defensive line during his first year with the Hawkeyes back in 2018, Shannon was escorted away...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Opinion | Observations from the Iowa football team’s open spring practice

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 17, 2021

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz made a quick stop by the press box at Kinnick Stadium Saturday morning before the Hawkeyes began their first open practice of the spring. “It’s good to see actual faces,”...

The Iowa wrestling team lifts up their trophies during Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Opinion | Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium almost felt normal

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

On Saturday afternoon, Kinnick Stadium felt normal for the first time since November 2019. Prior to the start of the Hawkeyes' 9:30 a.m. practice Saturday, fans hadn't been welcomed into Kinnick...

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