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

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 19, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 660 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Oct. 12-18 and received six positive tests and 654 negative tests. As part of...

Iowa players take the field 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.

Opinion | Week 1 is here, but challenges remain

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 18, 2020

This wasn’t a story I necessarily thought I was going to write this fall. When the Big Ten postponed fall sports on Aug. 11, I started planning for a spring (or winter?) football season. When...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Kirk Ferentz responds to demand letter from former players

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 18, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz released a statement on Sunday in response to the demand letter sent to the University of Iowa on Oct. 5, which called for, among other things, his dismissal,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Eight former Iowa football players demand removal of Kirk and Brian Ferentz, Gary Barta

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 18, 2020

Eight Black former University of Iowa football players are demanding monetary compensation and the removal of head coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, and Athletics Director Gary...

City High quarterback Raph Hamilton runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first varsity football playoff game between City High and Ottumwa on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. The Little Hawks defeated the Bulldogs with a score 41-16. At the beginning of the game, announcers told the crowd to wear masks and practice social distancing. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Bacon, Hamilton lead Iowa City High to first round playoff win

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2020

A narrow defeat to rival Iowa City Liberty last week could have carried over into the playoffs for Iowa City High, but it didn't In their first-round Class 4A playoff game against the winless Ottumwa...

Iowa Punter Ryan Gersonde sits on the bench during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Punting battle coming to an end for Iowa football ahead of first game

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 15, 2020

The Michael Sleep-Dalton era is over. The Arizona State graduate transfer impressed in his only season with the Hawkeyes but now the starting punter job is up for grabs just a little over a week away...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2020. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes struggle in Week 5 of the NFL season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 14, 2020

Week 5 of the NFL season was not kind to last year’s NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers. The losing-record Miami Dolphins marched into Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and punished the Bay Area football...

Wide Receivers coach Kelton Copeland walks up to the podium to address members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Copeland and all Iowa coaches wore masks until they reached the podium six feet from the first row of chairs.

Iowa coaches, players taking notice of Charlie Jones in preseason practices

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 14, 2020

Charlie Jones redshirted during his freshman year at Buffalo, played a singular yet productive season, transferred to Iowa, joined the football program as a walk-on, and sat out the 2019 season. Now,...

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton tackles Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Dane Belton a versatile piece in the Hawkeye secondary

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 14, 2020

Dane Belton started last season on Iowa’s scout team. Now, he may be the best player at two different positions on the Hawkeye defense. As a freshman in 2019, Belton sat during Iowa’s first...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during 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.

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum named to Rimington Trophy Watch List

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 14, 2020

Iowa sophomore offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List, the Boomer Esiason Foundation announced Wednesday. In its 17th year, the Rimington Trophy is awarded...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette jumps over Miami (Ohio) defensive back Sterling Weatherford during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Talented Hawkeye receiving corps focused on living up to the hype

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 13, 2020

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland knows his position group is strong this season, but he’s tired of reading about it. “What I tell those guys is don’t believe your own hype,” Copeland...

Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston stands in the South end-zone during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

With Epenesa gone, Iowa defensive line prepared to step up

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 13, 2020

There’s no replacing A.J. Epenesa, but the Hawkeyes are going to try. The former All-Big Ten performer produced double-digit sack totals in both of the past two seasons. Now, he’s in the NFL...