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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 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,...

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, former Iowa strength coach accused of racism and bullying, hired by Jacksonville Jaguars

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 11, 2021

Former Iowa football strength coach Chris Doyle, who was on the Hawkeye coaching staff for 21 years before reaching a separation agreement with the University of Iowa on June 15 amid allegations of...

Iowa running backs coach Derrick Foster answers questions at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa football announces updates to coaching staff, active roster

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 10, 2021

Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday that two of his assistant coaches and one of his offensive linemen will not be returning to the Hawkeye football program for the 2021-22 season. Offensive...

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek speaks with players before Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek named Wyoming’s new offensive coordinator

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 10, 2021

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek was officially announced as the next offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wyoming on Wednesday, leaving the Hawkeyes with a spot to fill on their coaching...

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’s 2021 football schedule shuffled as Big Ten make adjustments

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 5, 2021

The Big Ten announced changes to its 2021 football schedule on Friday, impacting teams around the conference, including Iowa. Iowa's opponents for next season remain the same as originally announced,...

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: National Signing Day updates, analyzing upcoming Hawkeye QB competition

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 3, 2021

The Iowa football program officially added Des Moines North running back Deavin Hilson and Jacksonville (Fla.) Bishop Kenny High School offensive lineman Michael Myslinski on Wednesday. Both three-star...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Four former Hawkeyes to compete for Lombardi Trophy

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 26, 2021

For the 16th time in 17 seasons, the Iowa football program will be represented in the Super Bowl. And this time, there are four former Hawkeyes set to play in the biggest game of the year. The Tampa...

Iowa specialist Caleb Shudak kicks off during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Analyzing the impact of the four returning Iowa football seniors

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 25, 2021

In an offseason full of Iowa football players departing the program for a chance at the NFL, the Hawkeyes have retained four seniors who will contribute to the Black and Gold in 2021. Kicker Caleb...

Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Colbert answered questions regarding the current environment within the team and the growing communication between the players.

Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert stepping away from football

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 15, 2021

Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert started two seasons at weakside linebacker for the Hawkeyes before sitting out the 2020 season. Now, Colbert is stepping away from football. Colbert told Rob Howe...