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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block 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.

Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson shakes up diet for senior season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2020

The Iowa football team has a 6-foot-6, 320-pound vegan starting at left tackle this season. Alaric Jackson is entering his fourth year as the Hawkeyes’ anchor on the left side of their offensive line....

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.

Game time set for Iowa-Purdue football matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2020

The Iowa football team will open its 2020 season with a 2:30 p.m. central time game against Purdue on Oct. 24 in West Lafayette. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. The schedule for...

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.

Tyler Goodson prepared to take on role as Iowa’s featured running back

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 11, 2020

Tyler Goodson isn’t a freshman anymore — not that he hasn’t heard that already. The Suwanee, Georgia, native impressed in his first season as a Hawkeye in 2019. Now the team’s featured running...

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

UI athletics department selling cutouts for home football games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 8, 2020

Iowa football fans won't be inside Kinnick Stadium for the 2020 football season, but there cutouts can be. A mandate by the Big Ten Conference does not allow fans inside stadiums this season because...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz looks down on the stadium before addressing members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “It’s not a normal media day by any stretch, but what it does signify is that we’re one step closer to getting on with football,” Ferentz said. “It’s been great to get started with practice.”

Iowa football coaches impressed with players transition to unusual fall camp

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 8, 2020

Fall camp looks different this year as the Iowa football team prepares for the 2020 season. But that can be said about the entire offseason. There were no spring practices this year because of COVID-19...

Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz addresses members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Brian Ferentz, Seth Wallace respond publicly for first time to allegations against them, Hawkeye football program

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 8, 2020

Former Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle faced allegations of racism and mistreatment by several former Iowa players over the summer before reaching a separation agreement with the university,...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith completes a catch during 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 releases preseason depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 8, 2020

It took until October, but the Iowa football team has released a preseason depth chart. Head coach Kirk Ferentz released his team's first depth chart of the season on Thursday. The Hawkeyes take...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner tackles USC tailback Vavae Malepeai during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Jack Koerner fully recovered after ‘freaky’ watercraft accident

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 7, 2020

Jack Koerner doesn't want to go into specifics about the watercraft accident he was involved in over the summer. Koerner, a West Des Moines Catholic graduate, was with his friend Cole Coffin at...

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. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Revamped Hawkeye defense aims to make impact in 2020

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 7, 2020

The Hawkeye defense has some stars to replace. All-Big Ten defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa, who recorded 11.5 sacks last season with Iowa, is one of them. Epenesa was selected with the 54th overall...

Iowa players run onto the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Niemann, Campbell among Iowa linebackers prepared to step up this season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 7, 2020

Nick Niemann ended his 2019 season with a career game in the Holiday Bowl and will be back on Iowa’s defense in 2020. That can't be said for Iowa's other top linebackers from last season. The...

Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Smith-Marsette scored rushing, receiving, and return touchdowns in the game.

Extended offseason proves to be beneficial for Iowa football’s offense

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 6, 2020

When Spencer Petras suited up for his final game as the Hawkeyes’ backup quarterback in the Holiday Bowl, nobody could’ve forecasted what would come next. Although college football completed...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras makes a pass 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s new starting quarterback Spencer Petras confident heading into 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 6, 2020

Strong leadership qualities are often tied to the quarterback position. Iowa’s new starting signal caller takes a different approach in that area than his predecessor. Redshirt sophomore Spencer...