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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 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 wide receiver Brandon Smith declares for NFL Draft, team’s bowl game in doubt

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 27, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith announced on Twitter Sunday that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft and will not play in the team's bowl game. That is, if the game even happens. Iowa's Dec....

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The Iowa sideline celebrates after linebacker Jack Campbell (31) makes an interception during  the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa football team returns to practice after COVID-19 outbreak within program

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 26, 2020

The Iowa football team resumed in-person activities and held practice on Saturday morning. The team's in-person activities had been on pause since Monday after a COVID-19 outbreak within the program. Iowa's...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) does a backflip into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 24, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette announced on Twitter Thursday that his career as a Hawkeye football player has come to an end and that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft. Smith-Marsette...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz looks down on the stadium before addressing members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “It’s not a normal media day by any stretch, but what it does signify is that we’re one step closer to getting on with football,” Ferentz said. “It’s been great to get started with practice.”

Hawkeye football pauses in-person activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2020

The University of Iowa football team has paused all in-person activities for the next five days, per a Monday night release. According to UI Athletics Director Gary Barta, the decision comes following...

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.

Kirk Ferentz will coach Iowa football team virtually while in quarantine, plans to be on the sidelines for bowl game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 20, 2020

Kirk Ferentz has coached the Iowa football team in 17 bowl games, and plans to do so again in person for No. 18. The 22nd-year Hawkeye head coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 17, and will...

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

Iowa football team to play Missouri in the Music City Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 20, 2020

After starting the 2020 regular season 0-2 and following that up with a six-game winning streak, the Iowa football team is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, to play in the Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes...

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 head football coach Kirk Ferentz tests positive for COVID-19

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 18, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday morning. The 65-year-old is asymptomatic, according to a press release, and will remain home until...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Freshman Tory Taylor named Big Ten Punter of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

In his debut season in the Black and Gold, freshman punter Tory Taylor has won the Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year Award, per a conference release. In the award's 10-year history, Taylor...

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.

Daviyon Nixon named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, other Hawkeye defenders honored by conference

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 16, 2020

Iowa junior defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon has been named the Big Ten Conference Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and the Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) makes a touchdown after an 80 yrd. drive to the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa football remains No. 16 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa football team remains No. 16 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes defeated Wisconsin 28-7 at Kinnick Stadium last week to close out the regular season....

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.

12 Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten Offensive honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

Per a Big Ten Conference release, 12 University of Iowa football players have earned All-Big Ten Offensive honors. Running back Tyler Goodson and offensive linemen Tyler Linderbaum and Alaric Jackson...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game canceled

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Wolverine program. This is the first time an Iowa game has been canceled...