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

Spencer Petras brushes off criticism as he competes to earn Iowa’s starting quarterback job for second-straight season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 7, 2021

Spencer Petras is aware of the criticism his play received last year in his first season as the Iowa football team’s starting quarterback. He just doesn’t care. “Everyone has their own opinion,...

Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (left) is tackled by Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins (right) during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium.

Experienced secondary set to lead Iowa football’s defense in 2021

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 6, 2021

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins started the Hawkeye football team’s Tuesday Zoom conference by asking reporters questions of his own. “I wanted to switch it up a little bit today,” Hankins said...

Players kneel and stand for the national anthem before the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Head Coach Kirk Ferentz did not kneel for the anthem.The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football announces two open spring practice dates

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 1, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday morning that Hawkeye football will host two open spring practices at Kinnick Stadium. The practices will be held...

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 football notebook: Spring football underway for the Hawkeyes, Ferentz talked to Jaguars before Doyle’s brief NFL stint

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 29, 2021

Kirk Ferentz has always looked forward to spring practices. But maybe never this much. Iowa’s first of 15 spring practices is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. It comes 23 months after the program’s...

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.

Iowa football team releases depth chart ahead of spring practices

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 29, 2021

The Iowa football team begins spring practices on Tuesday, so the program released its first depth chart of 2021 on Monday to mark the occasion. The Hawkeyes lost 10 starters (five on offense, four...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles after the win during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa head football coaching position endowed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2021

The head football coaching position at the University of Iowa has been endowed, according to an athletics department release Monday. Will and Renee Moon made what was described as a "transformative...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraska's Adrian Martinez during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares for NFL Draft

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2021

The start of defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon’s Hawkeye career was fairly uneventful. The Kenosha, Wisconsin, native transferred to the University of Iowa from Iowa Western in Spring 2018 and redshirted...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

Iowa football notebook: 2021 pro day

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2021

The Iowa football program hosted its 2021 pro day Monday with scouts from 30 NFL teams in attendance. Unlike previous years, there was not an NFL Scouting Combine in 2020-21 because of COVID-19,...

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-Text: PC photo by Danny Wilcox Frazier --10/20/01-- Iowa's Ladell Betts flys past the arm of Indiana defender Dominique Smith during Iowa's 42-28 win over Indiana at Kinnich. Betts and Iowa's offense exploaded to lift the Hawkeyes to victory.

Title Iowa Football Betts

Betts and Barnett officially named to Iowa football coaching staff

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2021

Ladell Betts and George Barnett were officially named to the Iowa football team's coaching staff Monday. Betts will be the running backs coach after the previous coach in that position, Derrick...

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-Text: PC photo by Danny Wilcox Frazier --10/20/01-- Iowa's Ladell Betts flys past the arm of Indiana defender Dominique Smith during Iowa's 42-28 win over Indiana at Kinnich. Betts and Iowa's offense exploaded to lift the Hawkeyes to victory.

Title Iowa Football Betts

Report: Iowa football expected to hire Ladell Betts as new running backs coach

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

According to Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel, Iowa football is expected to add former Hawkeye Ladell Betts to its coaching staff following the departure of Derrick Foster. Sources: Iowa expected to...

Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Chris Doyle resigns from Jacksonville Jaguars one day after being introduced

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 12, 2021

Chris Doyle's tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars lasted only one day. After Doyle was introduced as the team's new Director of Sport Performance on Thursday, and the public backlash that followed,...