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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa kid captain Drew Hennigan answers questions during an interview with ABC during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Drew Hennigan excited to welcome fans back to Kinnick Stadium

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor September 2, 2021

Drew Hennigan is ecstatic to be the first Kid Captain for the 2021 Hawkeye football season. “It’s kind of cool because even my jersey says No. 1 and I’m the first game,” he said. “......

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum gets ready to snap the ball during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Barnett, Hawkeye offensive line set for Saturday showdown with Indiana

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 2, 2021

Since he joined Kirk Ferentz’s Iowa football staff in March, offensive line coach George Barnett has worked hard to familiarize himself with Iowa’s offensive line room and determine how his group...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten Conference set to officially kick off 2021 football season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 31, 2021

Week 1 of the Big Ten football season has arrived and all 14 of the league’s teams are gearing up for action. The first two Big Ten games of the week, however, won’t come on Saturday. The first...

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...