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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

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Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Kirk Ferentz will coach Iowa football team virtually while in quarantine, plans to be on the sidelines for bowl game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 20, 2020

Kirk Ferentz has coached the Iowa football team in 17 bowl games, and plans to do so again in person for No. 18. The 22nd-year Hawkeye head coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 17, and will...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras leads a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Iowa football team to play Missouri in the Music City Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 20, 2020

After starting the 2020 regular season 0-2 and following that up with a six-game winning streak, the Iowa football team is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, to play in the Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes...

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz tests positive for COVID-19

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 18, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday morning. The 65-year-old is asymptomatic, according to a press release, and will remain home until...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Freshman Tory Taylor named Big Ten Punter of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

In his debut season in the Black and Gold, freshman punter Tory Taylor has won the Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year Award, per a conference release. In the award's 10-year history, Taylor...

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.

Daviyon Nixon named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, other Hawkeye defenders honored by conference

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 16, 2020

Iowa junior defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon has been named the Big Ten Conference Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and the Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) makes a touchdown after an 80 yrd. drive to the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa football remains No. 16 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa football team remains No. 16 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes defeated Wisconsin 28-7 at Kinnick Stadium last week to close out the regular season....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

12 Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten Offensive honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

Per a Big Ten Conference release, 12 University of Iowa football players have earned All-Big Ten Offensive honors. Running back Tyler Goodson and offensive linemen Tyler Linderbaum and Alaric Jackson...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game canceled

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Wolverine program. This is the first time an Iowa game has been canceled...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) makes a touchdown after an 80 yrd. drive to the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Grading Iowa’s performance in its 28-7 victory over Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

Iowa defeated Wisconsin 28-7 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium to extend its winning streak to six games and finish the regular season 6-2. Following an 0-2 start to the season, the Hawkeyes have had...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Hawkeyes raise Heartland Trophy for the first time in five years

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 13, 2020

Prior to their 28-7 win on Saturday, the Hawkeyes hadn’t defeated the Badgers in five years. After the victory, Iowa's trophy case is full for the first time since 2015. Kirk Ferentz's Hawkeye...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa defensive back Brenden Deasfernandes (left) and defensive back Matt Hankins (right) make snow angels on the field after the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Opinion | Iowa flipped its season following 0-2 start, can continue hot streak

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The Iowa football team’s season flipped after its 0-2 start. After months of speculation that a season would even take place, and a summer of turmoil for the program, the Hawkeye football team...

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Iowa football will host Michigan for Champions Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The Iowa football team will host Michigan next Saturday as part of the Big Ten's Champions Week, the conference announced Sunday. The matchup at Kinnick Stadium will start at 6 p.m. and will air...

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