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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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team 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.

Hawkeyes react to Big Ten’s decision to play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

Following weeks of speculation, the Big Ten made it official Wednesday morning — the conference will have a football season this fall. The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously...

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

Big Ten will not sell public tickets to football games this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

A Big Ten football season will take place this fall, but as of now no fans will be allowed to attend. Penn State's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour said on the Big Ten...

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.

Big Ten calls an audible, will play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has voted unanimously to resume the conference's football season starting Oct. 23-24. The conference previously announced on Aug. 11 that all fall...

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a ball during training camp at UCHealth Training Center on Aug. 11, 2019 in Englewood, Colo. (Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes shine in primetime, Kittle suffers knee injury in NFL’s opening week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 15, 2020

The first week of the 2020 NFL season ended with the second game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. Former Hawkeyes took over in primetime. The Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Denver...

Iowa play-by play radio announcer Gary Dolphin interviews UI president Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Bartaduring the Hawkeye Huddle event in Tampa, Florida on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Iowa football radio broadcasters Gary Dolphin and Ed Podolak waiting for return to booth

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter September 15, 2020

Football has kicked off across the country, but the Hawkeyes and other Big Ten institutions remain waiting at the starting gate, still uncertain of when their race will start. With no Iowa football...

Brock Dixon, the General Manager of the Iowa City Vine, is seen on Tuesday September 8, 2020.

Local businesses feeling the effects of no Iowa football games

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter September 10, 2020

Hawkeye football isn’t scheduled to take place this fall, and local businesses are feeling the financial effects. On Aug. 11, The Big Ten Conference confirmed what sports fans across the country...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Opinion | Hawkeye storylines to watch as the NFL season kicks off

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 9, 2020

Pieces of red and gold confetti sprinkled down from the sky in Miami to conclude the 2019 NFL season which culminated in the Kansas City Chiefs rallying to defeat the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20, in...

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.

College football returns to the Power Five this weekend

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 8, 2020

It’s time to rejoice, because college football officially returns to the Power Five conferences this weekend – sort of. With Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences electing to postpone their respective...

Spectators watch the action 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 lawmakers ask Big Ten to reconsider postponed football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 8, 2020

Ten lawmakers from six states, including Iowa, sent a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and the conference's presidents and chancellors on Tuesday urging the league to reconsider its decision...

Defensive-back Geno Stone warms-up during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Tracking former Hawkeyes after weekend NFL roster cuts

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 7, 2020

Cuts were made around the NFL over the weekend as teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 players. Caught in the middle of those decisions were several former Hawkeyes. Many former Iowa players who...

City quarterback Raphael Hamilton is taken down by West wide receiver Damarion Williams during a football game between Iowa City West and Iowa City High School at Iowa City West High School on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. The Trojans defeated the Little Hawks 56-20.

Iowa City West dominates to win the Battle for the Boot

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor September 4, 2020

The Iowa City West Trojans started their first home game of the season with a pop and never fizzled out. In the Battle for the Boot against their crosstown rival, the Iowa City Little Hawks, senior...