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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.

Northern Illinois’ Jack Heflin to join Iowa as graduate transfer

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Northern Illinois defensive tackle Jack Heflin entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week and he came to a quick decision. Heflin told 247Sports Thursday that he will transfer...

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.

Iowa’s Ezra Miller enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman Ezra Miller has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on Twitter Thursday. Miller announced in January that he was stepping away from football...

Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Iowa football 2021 defensive recruiting breakdown

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 5, 2020

Last season, the Iowa football team had one of the best defenses in the country. Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker’s squad allowed only 14 points per game, which helped the Hawkeyes compile 10 wins...

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

Iowa football 2021 offensive recruiting breakdown

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 4, 2020

Iowa’s 2021 football recruiting class has been making headlines over the past several weeks after several highly-ranked prospects have committed to the Hawkeyes. 247Sports currently has Iowa’s...

Iowa players stand for the national anthem during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Opinion: Iowa football presents a lot to look forward to

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 3, 2020

The upcoming college football season is surrounded by uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make an impact around the world. This pertains to Iowa City and the Hawkeye football program,...

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

Iowa set to resume sports practices June 1, University of Iowa president says

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 30, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents Thursday that the school was planning to resume athletic practices, including football practices, June 1. "We have a moratorium...

Iowa Strength and Conditioning coach Chris Doyle coaches during warm up drills before the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Chris Doyle adapting Iowa football’s workouts during COVID-19

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 29, 2020

Going to work in the morning, seeing dozens of student-athletes coming in early to compete, being in the weight room — Chris Doyle misses all of it. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has put a hold...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls out assignments during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. This was Stanley's final game in an Iowa uniform.

Stanley, Greenlee named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2020

Two Hawkeye seniors have been named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners. The University of Iowa Department of Athletics announced Tuesday that quarterback Nate Stanley and rower Hannah Greenlee had both...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.

Iowa football lands top-100 recruit David Davidkov

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 27, 2020

Iowa's already strong 2021 football recruiting class got even stronger on Monday. Four-star offensive tackle David Davidkov announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Twitter. COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/vy2LBLKlxP —...

Iowa linebackers Seth Benson (left) and Kristian Welch holds the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, December 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans 49-24.

Tracking former Hawkeyes on the undrafted free agent market

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 26, 2020

Iowa had five of its former players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tristan Wirfs, A.J. Epenesa, Michael Ojemudia, Geno Stone, and Nate Stanley all heard their names be called, but they are not the...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Buccaneers value Wirfs’ athleticism

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 26, 2020

Tristan Wirfs is no stranger to going viral. Most recently, he rolled out the red carpet for his mom in front of his Mount Vernon home before the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Before that,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Nate Stanley selected by Minnesota Vikings in seventh round of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 25, 2020

Nate Stanley grew up a fan of the Chicago Bears. He'll have to trade in his orange and navy for some purple and gold after the Minnesota Vikings drafted the former Hawkeye quarterback in the seventh...