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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The line of scrimmage is seen during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

Iowa offensive tackle Coy Cronk declares for NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 12, 2021

Iowa offensive tackle Coy Cronk has hired an agent and declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. Cronk played four years at Indiana before transferring to Iowa for the 2020 season. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound...

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Tippett and Stoops elected to College Football Hall of Fame

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 11, 2021

Former Hawkeyes Andre Tippett and Bob Stoops have been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021 per a Monday release. Tippett was recognized for his efforts as a defensive...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Sunday.

Unselfish Hawkeyes fight off late Gopher run for fourth straight win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 10, 2021

In Minneapolis on Christmas, the Iowa men’s basketball team led Minnesota by seven points with 44 seconds remaining, only to lose by seven in overtime. On Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the team’s...

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.

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon becomes unanimous All-American

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 7, 2021

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon already earned consensus All-American status this awards season, but Thursday he became the ninth unanimous consensus All-American in Hawkeye program history. Nixon...

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

Opinion | Projecting the Iowa football team’s 2021 starters

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2021

A new year brings with it a lot of new things, including a new Hawkeye football team. The 2020 Iowa team had its season ended prematurely after Missouri pulled out of the Music City Bowl because...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Linderbaum returning to Iowa for 2021 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2020

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum had an NFL decision to make, and his decision will have Hawkeye fans excited for the 2021 season. Linderbaum announced on Twitter Thursday that he will return to the...

The line of scrimmage is seen during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

Iowa offensive lineman Cole Banwart will not return to Hawkeyes for sixth season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

Iowa offensive lineman Cole Banwart announced on Twitter Wednesday night that he will not return to the Hawkeyes for a sixth season. The redshirt senior had the opportunity to suit up in the Black...

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

Defensive end Chauncey Golston latest Hawkeye to declare for NFL draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston is the latest Hawkeye football player to declare for the 2020 NFL Draft. The senior announced on Twitter Wednesday that he will not be returning to Iowa for another...

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.

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon declares for NFL Draft

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon announced on Twitter Wednesday afternoon that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder was recently named the No. 10 prospect in the...

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.

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon earns consensus All-American status

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon was named first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America on Wednesday, becoming the 27th Hawkeye in program history to earn consensus All-American...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) moves the ball upfield during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7. Mandatory Credit:

Sargent, Beyer declare for NFL Draft, VanValkenburg to return for another season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2020

The Iowa football team had two seniors declare for the NFL draft on Wednesday, and one announce that he was sticking around for another season. Running back Mekhi Sargent and tight end Shaun Beyer...

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

On the Line: Bowl Edition

DI Staff December 29, 2020

Cheez-It Bowl — No. 21 Oklahoma State vs. No. 18 Miami Robert Read, Pregame Editor (21-20): Oklahoma State — Another Miami letdown. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (26-15): Miami — Oklahoma...