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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 wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. catches a ball over a defender during Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Iowa football notebook: 12-team CFP expansion, Tracy’s expanded role, Parker to make state history

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 22, 2021

Kirk Ferentz first heard about the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff expansion on his car radio. “A week ago, I hadn’t really thought a lot about [the expansion],” Ferentz said at...

Jun 7, 2021; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers run game coordinator coach Frank Smith (right) and tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) during organized team activities at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Bryan Bulaga enters 12th year in NFL

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter June 21, 2021

After an injury-riddled 2020-21 season, former Hawkeye offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga will begin the 12th season of his professional career at Los Angeles Chargers training camp July 29. Bulaga was...

Dec 20, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans strong safety Amani Hooker (37) tackles Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye safety Amani Hooker projected to start for Tennessee Titans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2021

As former Hawkeye Amani Hooker heads into his third season with the Tennessee Titans, ESPN projects him to be a consistent starter for the first time in his professional career. Hooker was drafted...

Former Iowa cornerback Desmond King tosses a football during the Desmond King Football Camp on Saturday, June 19, 2021. King currently plays for the Houston Texans.

Former Hawkeye defensive back Desmond King hosts football camp on Juneteenth at Iowa City High School

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 19, 2021

Iowa City High School’s field turf was bright and lively on Saturday as children from first to 12th grade participated in the Desmond King Juneteenth Football Camp. King, a current Houston Texans...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston pursues the running back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State on November 7, 2020.

Golston joins rebuilding Dallas Cowboys defense

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 15, 2021

In the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, former Hawkeye defensive end Chauncey Golston was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 84th overall pick. Golston was the first Hawkeye off the board...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa athletics to sell beer, wine at Kinnick Stadium, other athletic facilities

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 10, 2021

Beginning this fall, the University of Iowa athletics department will sell beer and wine at athletic facilities as part of a pilot program announced by the department on Thursday. Beer and wine...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to players after a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Former Hawkeye Jason Manson named Iowa football’s new Director of Player Development

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 25, 2021

Per a Tuesday University of Iowa Athletics release, former Hawkeye quarterback and wide receiver Jason Manson has been named Iowa football’s new Director of Player Development. Manson takes over...

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.

Tracking where Iowa draft picks, undrafted free agents landed after 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor May 2, 2021

Four former Hawkeye football players were selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, meaning 79 Iowa players have been drafted in the last 23 years under head coach Kirk Ferentz. Unlike the past two seasons,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a spring practice for Iowa football at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson eyes Doak Walker Award entering junior season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor May 1, 2021

Tyler Goodson stood in pads and a helmet on the turf field at Kinnick Stadium Saturday morning watching award-winning Hawkeyes be praised in front of the socially distanced Iowa fans in the stands. Before...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek (37) is tacked by Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann (49) during  the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Nick Niemann selected by Los Angeles Chargers in sixth round of 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor May 1, 2021

The Los Angeles Chargers selected former Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann with the first pick of the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday, making Niemann the fourth Hawkeye to be drafted this...

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 Nebraska's 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...