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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores the first touchdown of the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson rushed a total of 38 yards.

Goodson named DI Newcomer of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 2, 2020

Tyler Goodson didn’t need a lot of time to prove he belonged in the Big Ten. In just the second game — and first Big Ten game — of his career, the true freshman ran for 53 yards on 10 carries....

 Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks to the stands during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Iowa football transitions to remote workouts

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 1, 2020

Kirk Ferentz has his priorities set. That much was clear on his teleconference on Tuesday when he spoke to the media for the first time since spring football was moved. While the Hawkeye head...

Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs lighting it up at the NFL Combine

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 28, 2020

Former Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs showcased his elite athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday. Wirfs, standing at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, is the combination of size and speed that...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Ferentz talks Iowa football’s 2020 recruiting class

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 5, 2020

It appears that Iowa liked what it saw from punter Michael Sleep-Dalton throughout the 2019 season. For the second year in a row, the Hawkeyes’ roster will feature a punter from down under. Tory...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Barta speaks on new role in CFP and more

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 3, 2020

For the first time since being named the chair of the College Football Playoff committee, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta took to the podium to discuss his new role among other items. Barta,...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 42-3.

Former Hawkeyes set to battle for the Lombardi Trophy

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 30, 2020

The state of Iowa will be split this Super Bowl Sunday. Five former Hawkeyes will be in Miami when the San Francisco 49ers battle the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.  Both teams have two...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks with a photographer before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Barta named 2020 College Football Playoff selection committee chair

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 22, 2020

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta has been named the selection committee chair for the 2020 College Football Playoff, CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock announced Wednesday. He will replace Oregon...

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)

Petras enters 2020 as favorite for starting quarterback

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 20, 2020

For the first time in three years, there’s a quarterback competition in Iowa City. Nate Stanley’s run as the starter under center for the Hawkeyes came to an end with Iowa’s 49-24 victory over...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz presents the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Ferentz recaps 2019 Hawkeye football season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 20, 2020

When Iowa fell short of its original goal to reach the Big Ten Championship, it shifted its focus quickly. It wanted 10 wins. It reached that mark with a 49-24 victory over USC in the Holiday Bowl on...

A statue of former Iowa lineman Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football media day on August 9, 2019.

Karras, Slater named to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 15, 2020

Former standout Iowa football players Alex Karras and Fred "Duke" Slater have been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They were inducted as a part of the 2020 Centennial Class. Karras played defensive...

Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs set to enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

Tristan Wirfs, the final Iowa player with an NFL decision, has chosen to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, he announced on his Instagram page Tuesday. “These past 3 years have been the ride of a lifetime,”...

Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Young to forgo senior season with Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

On the same day defensive end A.J. Epenesa declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, running back Toren Young announced that he will forgo his fifth and final season at Iowa. Young wrote in a tweet that he will...