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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 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...

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...