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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 lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football faces tough road to Indianapolis

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 30, 2019

Iowa football this season will return a quarterback who could become the program’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns. The team has two offensive-tackle prospects who could hear their names called...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa football set to wear alternate uniforms against Penn State on Oct. 12

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 27, 2019

For the first time since thrashing Ohio State, 55-24, on Nov. 4, 2017, Iowa will wear alternate uniforms. The Hawkeyes will don them for the first time against Penn State on Oct. 12. October 12th....

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley dives for a toucdown during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

DI Film Room: Reviewing the 2019 Outback Bowl

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 26, 2019

Iowa's 27-22 2019 Outback Bowl win over Mississippi State marked its second postseason victory in two years after suffering five bowl defeats in a row. Although they won, the Hawkeyes posted minus-15...

A Hawkeye spirit squad member waves an "I" flag after a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28.

Hawkeyes recruiting stellar 2020 class

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor June 25, 2019

What is poised to be one of the best Hawkeye football recruiting classes in recent memory gets stronger by the day. Head coach Kirk Ferentz’s group in the 2020s recruiting class is well-rounded, enthusiastic,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz paces the sidelines during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz family continue relationship with NFL legend

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 25, 2019

New England Patriot head coach Bill Belichick is fresh off his sixth Super Bowl championship since he took over as head coach in 2000. He is the longest tenured coach in the NFL by a wide margin and is...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa blocks a punt during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Epenesa leads defensive line into new era

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 25, 2019

If a genie came out of a bottle and gave A.J. Epenesa the chance to become any kind of football player, he already knows what he would choose. “If I could create my perfect self, I would take Parker...

Doyle continues to preach sleep, nutrition to Hawkeyes

Doyle continues to preach sleep, nutrition to Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 24, 2019

Before the Iowa football team could take the field for 7-on-7 work, it had to endure the grind of daily workouts without seeing much time on the field. That’s where a strength coach comes in. In...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant breaks free from an attempted tackle by Purdue cornerback Kenneth Major during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Hockenson, Fant draw early NFL buzz

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 24, 2019

Former Iowa tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant are not even into their first NFL training camps yet, but both have already generated some buzz. For the Detroit Lions, Hockenson put together a highlight...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws on the run during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

DI Film Room: Breaking down Nate Stanley’s best game of 2018

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 19, 2019

Things were looking up for Iowa when it traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, on Oct. 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes were fresh off a 48-31 road win over Minnesota and entered the game with a 4-1 record. Then,...

Hawkeyes on doorstep of College Football Hall of Fame

Hawkeyes on doorstep of College Football Hall of Fame

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 18, 2019

The National Football Foundation recently announced the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame nominees, and Hawkeye fans will be nostalgic at the sight of the Iowa candidates. Dallas Clark, Tim Dwight,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Stanley aiming for success with Martin addition

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Oliver Martin has only been at Iowa for a short time, but his effect has been noticeable. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley compared the new Hawkeye with former slot receiver Nick Easley, who signed as...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette breaks a tackle during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Iowa working to develop depth at wide receiver

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 12, 2019

Just two years ago, Iowa entered a season in which only one wide receiver had caught a pass for the Black and Gold. Iowa found little depth behind Matt VandeBerg. Nick Easley hadn’t played at the...