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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

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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson averaged 1.8 yards per carry during the game.

Iowa plans to use ground attack against USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 23, 2019

Two conflicting offensive philosophies will be pitted against each other when USC’s fifth-ranked air-raid offense battles Iowa’s ground-and-pound rushing attack in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San...

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 23, 2019

When Iowa takes on USC in the Holiday Bowl on Friday, the Hawkeyes' helmets will look different. Iowa announced Monday that it will honor legendary coach Hayden Fry and former Athletics Director Bump...

Kid Captain Cooper Leeman and his mother smile before the cameras in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

A heart for the Hawks: Kid Captain leads the way to the Holiday bowl

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 19, 2019

Cooper Leeman will be leading the Hawks with a heart of gold as the honorary Kid Captain when Iowa takes on Southern California on Dec. 27 for the annual Holiday Bowl. At 14-months-old, young Cooper...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan punts the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Duncan becomes consensus All-American

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 19, 2019

Keith Duncan made Iowa history on Thursday by becoming the 26th Hawkeye to become a consensus All-American. Duncan and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs were named first-team All-Americans by the Football...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Ferentz speaks on Fry’s death

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

Kirk Ferentz was supposed to be in San Diego on Wednesday but made a change to his schedule after the passing of Hayden Fry Tuesday night. Ferentz took the podium at the Hansen Football Performance...

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.

Iowa football signs 19 players in 2020 recruiting class

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 18, 2019

Nineteen recruits officially became Hawkeyes on Wednesday, as players in Iowa’s 2020 recruiting class signed their National Letters of Intent to play for head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff. The...

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. Frys book will be available to the public Wednesday night at Carver Hawkeye arena. (Brian Ray/The Daily Iowan)

Read: Hayden Fry will always be a Hawkeye

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

When it’s said that somebody embodies a program, few times is it ever true. When it comes to Hayden Fry, it couldn’t be more accurate. Fry is a native of Eastland, Texas, and was a head coach...

Hawkeyes react to the death of Hayden Fry

Hawkeyes react to the death of Hayden Fry

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

Hayden Fry left his mark on many in his time as Iowa head football coach. That was evident following his death on Tuesday. Both current and former Hawkeyes have taken to social media to pay tribute...

Ruden: I wish I could have met Hayden Fry

Ruden: I wish I could have met Hayden Fry

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 17, 2019

I never met Hayden Fry, but I wish I could’ve. As a one-year-oId, I didn’t even know what an Iowa Hawkeye was when he retired on Nov. 22, 1998. I didn’t know who Fry was. I didn’t know the...

Iowa quarterback Chuck Hartlieb and Iowa coach Hayden Fry embrace after the Hawkeyes’ victory over Ohio State on Saturday Nov.14, 1987. (Daily Iowan archives)

Legendary Iowa football coach Hayden Fry dies

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 17, 2019

Former Iowa football coach and Hawkeye legend Hayden Fry died Tuesday at the age of 90. Fry is credited with turning the Hawkeye football program around and playing a key role in making it what it is...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 13

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 13

December 17, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's upcoming Holiday Bowl matchup against USC and gives its Mount Rushmore of the top Hawkeye players of the decade.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks to a huddle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Iowa will stay at 3rd place in the Big Ten west.

Ferentz speaks on Holiday Bowl selection

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 16, 2019

Iowa will attempt to win its 10th game of the season in less than two weeks when it takes on USC in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27, but the Hawkeyes are at a disadvantage. Because of finals week and the...

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