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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz answers reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. Ferentz said the vaccine is optional for the Hawkeyes and they won’t force players to do something they are uncomfortable with.

Iowa football notebook: Team’s vaccination rate increasing

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 31, 2021

The Iowa football team’s vaccination rate is in the “upper 90s” four days before its season-opening game against Indiana, coach Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday. At Big Ten Media Days in late...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. high fives a teammate during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. to face cousin in season-opener against Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2021

For Hawkeye football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., Iowa’s Sept. 4 matchup against Indiana is not only the 2021 season-opener — it’s a family affair. Tyrone will go up against his cousin,...

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

Opinion | Iowa’s opening two games aren’t must-win, but could set tone for 2021

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 29, 2021

Well, Week 1 is here. And so much for easing into the season. No, the Iowa football team isn’t scheduled to host a MAC team or Northern Iowa on Saturday to open the 2021 campaign. Instead, the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Big Ten West preview: Iowa seeking to get back to the top

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 29, 2021

Ohio State is the overwhelming favorite to win the Big Ten East in 2021. Determining which team is the best in the West is less unanimous. Northwestern has won the Big Ten West in two of the last...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. searches for his teammates after finishing an interview during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten East preview: Ohio State the overwhelming favorite

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 29, 2021

Big Ten East football looked different than it ever had before last season. Because of COVID-19, the division’s seven teams all kicked their seasons off without fans in October. Some squads played...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (left) chases after Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson (right) during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa football team releases depth chart for Week 1 against Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 27, 2021

Eight days before opening the 2021 season inside Kinnick Stadium against Indiana, the Iowa football team released its Week 1 depth chart on Friday. The No. 18 Hawkeyes host the No. 17 Hoosiers at...

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Big 10 commissioner Kevin Warren speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference announces formal alliance with Pac-12 and ACC

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 24, 2021

Big Ten, Pac-12, and ACC commissioners Kevin Warren, George Kliavkoff, and James Phillips announced a formal alliance between the three conferences Tuesday. The presidents, chancellors, and athletic...

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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Linderbaum named preseason first-team All-American by Associated Press

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 23, 2021

Hawkeye football center Tyler Linderbaum has been named a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press, per a Monday release. The honor is one of many the Solon, Iowa, native has received...

Tyler Goodson poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at the team's practice field on Aug. 3, 2021.

From Suwanee to Iowa City: Tyler Goodson’s path to becoming Iowa’s All-Big Ten running back

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 22, 2021

SUWANEE, Ga. — Football practice for a local youth team is winding down on an early August afternoon at George Pierce Park, a facility located in Gwinnett County, just north of Atlanta. A handful...