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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

Iowas LeShun Daniels, Jr. speaks with members of the media after Iowas Pro Day in the Stew and LeNore Hansen Iowa Football Performance Center on Monday, March 27, 2017. Members of the Iowa football team who are eligible for the NFL draft were allowed to participate in Pro Day.

One on one with LeShun Daniels Jr.

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 12, 2020

The Daily Iowan: I know you dealt with some injuries throughout that 2015 season, did you feel healthy going into the Minnesota game that week? LeShun Daniels Jr.: It was probably the healthiest...

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.

On the Line: Week 4

DI Staff November 12, 2020

Iowa vs. Minnesota Robert Read, Pregame Editor (4-11): Iowa — I hope the gopher makes an appearance on the video board. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (9-6): Iowa — I gave up on Iowa too soon. Isaac...

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during a game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 2019.

Around the Big Ten: Week 4

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 12, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State – Buckeye fans must be shaking in their boots after only beating Rutgers by 22 last week. Wisconsin – The Badgers have only played one game this season,...

Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Hawkeye football looks to get back to .500

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 12, 2020

Iowa competing against Minnesota on Friday the 13th this season is fitting, because the Gopher defense has been scary through three games. And not in a good way. The Hawkeye football team exploded...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Former Hawkeye football players sue the UI, Iowa football coaches alleging racial discrimination

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 12, 2020

A lawyer representing 13 Black former University of Iowa football players announced Thursday that he has filed a civil lawsuit against the UI, alleging his clients were subject to racial discrimination...

Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics, Broderick Binns, sits down for an interview over Zoom on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Iowa CLAS hosts UI Athletics and Race webinar

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences hosted a Zoom webinar regarding Iowa Athletics and Race Wednesday night. The importance of unity in sport was the highlight of the discussion. Alexis...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent and offensive lineman Mark Kallenberger celebrate Sargent’s touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Mark Kallenberger a versatile piece on Iowa’s offensive line

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2020

Iowa offensive lineman Mark Kallenberger is used to taking on different assignments up front for the Hawkeyes, and that’s what he did in Week 3 against Michigan State. The junior saw playing time...

MSU calls a timeout during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Iowa completes 2025 football schedule

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 11, 2020

The University of Iowa has added home dates with Florida Atlantic and Massachusetts to its 2025 football schedule, the UI athletic department announced on Wednesday. The team's 2025 football slate...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Wisconsin set to return to gridiron, Nebraska in the midst of QB controversy

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 11, 2020

After a season-opening 45-7 victory against Illinois Oct. 23, the Wisconsin football team missed back-to-back games because of a COVID-19 outbreak in its football program. Now, the team appears likely...

Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football notebook: Brandon Smith dangerous versus single coverage, Minnesota’s RPO offense a challenge

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 10, 2020

Both of Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras’ first two touchdown passes this season have come on 50-50 balls thrown high into the corner of the end zone. But the odds on plays like that are a little...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his 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.

Attorney representing eight former Hawkeye football players moving forward with lawsuit against UI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 10, 2020

The attorney representing eight former University of Iowa football players intends to move forward with a lawsuit against the UI over the alleged racial discrimination and mistreatment they experienced...

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