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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Ferentz speaks on Fry’s death

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

Kirk Ferentz was supposed to be in San Diego on Wednesday but made a change to his schedule after the passing of Hayden Fry Tuesday night. Ferentz took the podium at the Hansen Football Performance...

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 football signs 19 players in 2020 recruiting class

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 18, 2019

Nineteen recruits officially became Hawkeyes on Wednesday, as players in Iowa’s 2020 recruiting class signed their National Letters of Intent to play for head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff. The...

Former University of Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry signs copies of his book "A High Porch Picnic" Tuesday March 2, 1999 at the Jacobsen athletic building in Iowa City. Fry's book will be available to the public Wednesday night at Carver Hawkeye arena. (Brian Ray/The Daily Iowan)

Read: Hayden Fry will always be a Hawkeye

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

When it’s said that somebody embodies a program, few times is it ever true. When it comes to Hayden Fry, it couldn’t be more accurate. Fry is a native of Eastland, Texas, and was a head coach...

Hawkeyes react to the death of Hayden Fry

Hawkeyes react to the death of Hayden Fry

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 17, 2019

Hayden Fry left his mark on many in his time as Iowa head football coach. That was evident following his death on Tuesday. Both current and former Hawkeyes have taken to social media to pay tribute...

Ruden: I wish I could have met Hayden Fry

Ruden: I wish I could have met Hayden Fry

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 17, 2019

I never met Hayden Fry, but I wish I could’ve. As a one-year-oId, I didn’t even know what an Iowa Hawkeye was when he retired on Nov. 22, 1998. I didn’t know who Fry was. I didn’t know the...

Iowa quarterback Chuck Hartlieb and Iowa coach Hayden Fry embrace after the Hawkeyes’ victory over Ohio State on Saturday Nov.14, 1987. (Daily Iowan archives)

Legendary Iowa football coach Hayden Fry dies

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 17, 2019

Former Iowa football coach and Hawkeye legend Hayden Fry died Tuesday at the age of 90. Fry is credited with turning the Hawkeye football program around and playing a key role in making it what it is...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 13

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 13

December 17, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's upcoming Holiday Bowl matchup against USC and gives its Mount Rushmore of the top Hawkeye players of the decade.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks to a huddle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Iowa will stay at 3rd place in the Big Ten west.

Ferentz speaks on Holiday Bowl selection

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 16, 2019

Iowa will attempt to win its 10th game of the season in less than two weeks when it takes on USC in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27, but the Hawkeyes are at a disadvantage. Because of finals week and the...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts an extra point 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.

Three Hawkeyes earn AP All-America honors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 16, 2019

Three Hawkeyes have been named AP All-Americans, the AP announced Monday. Iowa's trio of Keith Duncan, Tristan Wirfs, and A.J. Epenesa made the cut yet again, with Duncan earning first-team honors and...

USC running back Stephen Carr (7) picks up second-half yardage against UCLA at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Holiday Bowl scouting report: USC

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2019

Only one game stands in between Iowa and its first 10-win season since 2015. That game, however, comes against an unfamiliar foe with a lethal passing attack. When the Hawkeyes face off against USC...

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.

Smith, Smith-Marsette continue to lead younger receivers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 15, 2019

In 2017, Ihmir Smith-Marsette was a 159-pound undersized freshman receiver embarking on his journey of college football. He fumbled in his first game. That same year, Brandon Smith was a 6-foot-3, 219-pound...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley cheers after the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Stanley played his last regular season game.

On the Line: Bowl Edition

December 15, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. No. 22 USC Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (32-28): Iowa — Keith Duncan-Groza Award revenge game. Thirteen field goals. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (36-24): Iowa — USC couldn't beat Iowa...