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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

Former University of Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry signs copies of his book "A High Porch Picnic" Tuesday March 2, 1999 at the Jacobsen athletic building in Iowa City.

One-on-one with former Iowa quarterback Randy Reiners

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 29, 2020

The Daily Iowan: What did it mean for you to play under Hayden Fry? Randy Reiners: Incredible. Coach Ferentz, incredible. I got a double dose. I got to go on the committee to go fly around and get...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI students adjusting to fan-less Hawkeye football season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter October 29, 2020

Football is back in the Big Ten Conference, but fans are not. Per league protocol, grandstands at all 14 member institutions’ stadiums will remain empty. As a result, students will have to find...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Hawkeyes gear up for a battle in the trenches against Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 29, 2020

Northwestern’s offense left a lot to be desired last season as Chicago’s Big Ten Team averaged just under 300 yards of total offense in 2019, and the Hawkeyes shut out the Wildcats 20-0. A lot...

Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season  against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Two Hawkeye football players enter NCAA transfer portal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 29, 2020

Iowa football players Shadrick Byrd and Yahweh Jeudy have entered the NCAA transfer portal, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Thursday. Both players intend on transferring at the end of the fall...

Iowa tight end Sam Laporta catches a pass during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

LaPorta aiming to be next great Iowa tight end

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 28, 2020

The road Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta traveled to Iowa City and the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List was undoubtedly unconventional. Special teams coach LeVar Woods was the first member of Iowa’s...

Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst takes the field before Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Wisconsin-Nebraska Week 2 football game canceled

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 28, 2020

The Wisconsin-Nebraska football game that was scheduled to be played Saturday in Lincoln has been canceled. The Badgers announced Wednesday that they have paused team activities for seven days after...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Wisconsin dealing with QB shortage following positive COVID-19 tests

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

In September, Danny Vanden Boom was likely not a name that came up in conversation among Wisconsin fans. Now, the junior appears to be the talk of the town in Madison. The chatter about Vanden Boom...

A football is seen during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Point/Counterpoint: What team is the Big Ten’s second-best?

October 27, 2020

RELATED: Point/Counterpoint: Which Hawkeye is due for a breakout season in 2020?  

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) passes the ball in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA Today)

Iowa football notebook: Petras stresses need for consistency, Cronk talks facing his former roommate

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 27, 2020

Iowa right tackle Coy Cronk lived with Northwestern’s new starting quarterback Peyton Ramsey when they were both playing football at Indiana. They won’t be speaking to each other this week as the...

Hockenson scores game-winning TD for Lions, Fant returns from injury in NFL Week 7

Hockenson scores game-winning TD for Lions, Fant returns from injury in NFL Week 7

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sport Editor October 26, 2020

The NFL celebrated its second-ever National Tight End Day on Sunday, a fitting time for former Hawkeye and current Detroit Lion T.J. Hockenson to catch a game-winning touchdown. Against the Atlanta...

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson tackles MTSU wide receiver DJ England Middle Chisolm during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Analyzing the Iowa football team’s Week 2 depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 26, 2020

The Iowa football team lost its opening game of the 2020 season against Purdue in West Lafayette. Ahead of their Week 2 matchup with Northwestern, the Hawkeyes have made some slight adjustments to...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers safety Jalen Graham (6) defends in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium. in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Grading the Iowa football team’s performance against Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 25, 2020

The Iowa football team left a lot to be desired in its season-opening, 24-20, loss to Purdue in West Lafayette. Here’s how the DI graded the team’s performance.  Offense — C+ Spencer Petras...