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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 avoids a defender during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Hawkeye football set to kick off season against new Miami (Ohio) team

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

As weeks go for the Hawkeyes, they couldn’t have asked for a better one leading up to Saturday’s season-opening matchup against Miami (Ohio).  On Wednesday, the NCAA and Big Ten Conference announced...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball off to Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Point-counterpoint: Debating the over/unders of Iowa football

Pete Ruden and Robert Read August 28, 2019

Wins - 8.5 Over Sure, Iowa has a tough schedule this season, but the Big Ten West is wide open. That means six of its games are against teams it certainly has a chance to beat. Add two nonconference...

Iowa running back Toren Young runs the ball 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.

Iowa running backs look to share success this season

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor August 28, 2019

The term “running back by committee” tends to have a negative vibe attached to it. The assumption is that a team does not have a clear-cut No. 1 running back to give a full slate of touches to and...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Oliver Martin receives immediate eligibility from NCAA

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 28, 2019

The Oliver Martin saga is officially over after the Michigan transfer received eligibility from the NCAA. The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow first reported the news. “I am ecstatic that the...

Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

New quarterbacks, fresh starts in Big Ten

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter August 27, 2019

The countdown to college football has flipped from the metric of weeks to the metric of hours. It’s game week in the Big Ten, and teams are responding accordingly. Coaches are making their final adjustments...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Breaking down the Big Ten West

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 27, 2019

Iowa 2018 record: 9-4 (5-4) Predicted 2019 record: 9-3 (6-3) Head coach: Kirk Ferentz (21st season, 152-101) Quick fact: Nate Stanley ranked second in the Big Ten with 26 passing touchdowns last...

Manny Rugamba runs toward the sideline during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football ready for Rugamba’s return

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 27, 2019

Manny Rugamba will be back in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. But this time, he’s a visitor. The former Hawkeye cornerback transferred to Miami (Ohio) following the 2017 season and sat out in 2018 due...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Breaking down the Big Ten East

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 26, 2019

Michigan 2018 record: 10-3 (8-1) Predicted 2019 record: 10-2 (8-1) Head coach: Jim Harbaugh (fifth season, 38-14) Quick fact: The last Michigan quarterback to rush for 2 touchdowns in a game...

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek speaks with players before Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

O-line set to be a strength for Iowa football

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor August 26, 2019

The success of a football team can often be traced to controlling the line of scrimmage. If that’s the case, the Iowa offense should pose a challenge for opponents this season. Iowa returns a veteran...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Ruden: The season of fan optimism is here

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 26, 2019

The brisk fall temperatures haven’t arrived in Iowa City yet, and neither has the slight breeze indicating that football is on the horizon. But while the fall season isn’t here, football season...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football releases Week 1 depth chart

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

With the season around a week away, Hawkeye football released its first depth chart on Aug. 23, following fall camp. 🚨 DEPTH CHART SZN 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Ro0QxmRjsy — Pete Ruden (@PeteyRuden)...

Iowa fans greet Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa after the Iowa/Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 63-0, to snap a 3-game losing streak.

Epenesa named AP preseason first-team All-American

Robert Read, Sports Reporter August 20, 2019

Iowa junior defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been named a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Epenesa is coming off of a dominant sophomore season for the Hawkeyes in which he led...