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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 wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Iowa football opens season at home Sept. 5 against Maryland as part of updated Big Ten schedule

Robert Read, Sports Editor August 5, 2020

The Iowa football team is set to open its season Sept. 5 against Maryland following the Big Ten's schedule release. The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday that the Big Ten Council of Presidents...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King avoids a tackle from Florida wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood during the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2016. The Gators defeated the Hawkeyes, 30-3.

Productive season pivotal for Desmond King heading into contract year

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 2, 2020

Desmond King is not a player Hawkeye fans will forget anytime soon. From 2013-16, the defensive back and returner played in 53 games and had 14 interceptions and 33 passes defended. His best season...

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 Commissioner Kevin Warren sends letter to conference’s ADs addressing fall sports, training camps

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 31, 2020

According to a letter that was reportedly sent to Big Ten athletic directors Thursday by Commissioner Kevin Warren and Dr. Chris Kratochvil, the chair of the conference's Task Force for Emerging Infectious...

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference July 30. Ferentz discussed the findings of the external review of the Iowa football program.

Kirk Ferentz ‘surprised’ by allegations from Akrum Wadley, says some of his comments were ‘flat-out not true’

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 30, 2020

Kirk Ferentz has refrained from commenting on specific allegations made against the football program in recent weeks, but Thursday he addressed what former Iowa running back Akrum Wadley said earlier...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Iowa AD Gary Barta: No additional personnel changes following review of Hawkeye football program

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 30, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said at a press conference Thursday that no additional personnel changes will be made to the Hawkeye football coaching staff following the investigation into allegations...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Review of Iowa football program states program’s rules ‘perpetuated racial or cultural biases’

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 30, 2020

A review of the Iowa football program by the Kansas City law firm Husch Blackwell found that the program's rules "perpetuated racial or cultural biases and diminished the value of cultural diversity,"...

Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season.

George Kittle comes in at No. 7 on NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2020 list

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 29, 2020

George Kittle has established himself as one of the top players in the NFL since being drafted in 2017, and his peers have noticed. The former Hawkeye and current member of the San Francisco 49ers...

The south end of Kinnick Stadium is seen before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten athletic departments taking different approaches to football ticket sales, stadium capacity limits for the fall

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 28, 2020

There are a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming college football season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the biggest is whether or not fans will be allowed to attend games if the season does...

Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season.

George Kittle set for another big season heading into last year of rookie deal

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 26, 2020

The Iowa football program is sometimes referred to as “Tight End U” due to its tradition of producing professional players at that position. From 2012-16, the Hawkeyes had tight end George Kittle,...

An official watches play during a 4A varsity high school football game between Iowa City High and West High at Bates Field in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa High School Athletic Association announces revised 2020 football schedule

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 24, 2020

The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced Friday that, to better prepare for the 2020 varsity football season, it has developed a revised schedule plan which allows for member school adjustments...

City and West players warmup before a 4A varsity high school football game between Iowa City High and West High at Bates Field in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Iowa City high school football programs adapting to changes amid COVID-19

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter July 23, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, high school football coaches and student-athletes around the country have been wondering what their fall seasons are going to look like. Many high schools are considering...

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.

Iowa’s Ihmir Smith-Marsette named to Hornung Award Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 23, 2020

Iowa senior wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2020 Paul Hornung Award, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday. The award honors the most...