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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 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...

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Former Hawkeyes show up in prime time in Week 4 of NFL season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 5, 2020

The San Francisco 49ers needed a spark in their Week 4 game, and that spark turned out to be a former Hawkeye quarterback. Nick Mullens, San Francisco’s backup quarterback, started Sunday’s...

Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Colbert answered questions regarding the current environment within the team and the growing communication between the players.

Two Iowa football players opt out of 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 5, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Monday that Hawkeye football players Djimon Colbert and Taajhir McCall have elected to opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns relating to the...

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 5, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Monday that it conducted 644 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4 and received four positive tests and 640 negative tests. As...

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.

Hawkeye football defense preview: Filling the gaps in the lineup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2020

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has a challenge ahead of him this season, but not one he’s necessarily unfamiliar with. The Hawkeyes’ defense allowed only 14 points per game last season...

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2020

After legendary former Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry died in December at the age of 90, the Hawkeyes honored the hall of famer by stripping the Tigerhawk logo — which Fry created — from both...

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.

Hawkeye football offense preview: A new QB with plenty of targets

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 30, 2020

The Hawkeye football team finished the 2019 season with 10 wins, the most for the program in a single season since 2015. Had Iowa’s offense produced more in some of the team’s most critical games...

The Nebraska defense jumps on a loose ball during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Opinion | The Hawkeyes can make the 2020-21 College Football Playoff

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 30, 2020

Chaotic is the only word that appropriately describes this offseason around Power Five college football. Up until late July or early August, there was doubt as to whether or not games could or should...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Conference announces partnership with Biodesix, Inc. and Quidel Corporation

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 30, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Biodesix, Inc., a leading diagnostic company with a focus on lung disease, and Quidel Corporation, the manufacturer of the FDA-authorized...