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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's A.J. Epenesa tackles Michigan State quarter back Brian Lewerke during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wirfs, Jackson, Epenesa land on watch lists

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 23, 2019

Iowa offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs and Alaric Jackson have been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, and defensive end A.J. Epenesa has a place on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The Outland...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Hawkeye football will see new faces contribute

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 22, 2019

This season’s version of the Iowa football team is going to have a very different look to it compared with the squad that swarmed into Kinnick last season. Gone is Mackey Award-winning tight end T.J....

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Iowa educates student-athletes on repercussions of sports betting

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 22, 2019

This season will be different for Iowa football, not only because of the new personnel on the field but because of the legalization of sports betting off it. For the first time, Nate Stanley may be...

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

Hawkeyes relish deep depth chart

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 22, 2019

It’s no secret Kirk Ferentz isn’t a fan of July depth charts. What becomes a key talking point for fans and media alike, he has very little interest in. After all, the team hasn’t even started...

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

Iowa football aims to fare better in close games in 2019

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 22, 2019

Heading into its Oct. 28 heavyweight matchup against Penn State in 2018, Iowa football was well positioned for a run at the Big Ten West title and a trip to Indianapolis for the conference championship...

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

Highlights from Day 2 of Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — The Big Ten media days have officially ended, which means actual football is coming soon. After two days of Big Ten coaches and players discussing the upcoming season, The Daily Iowan gathered...

Iowa running back Toren Young speaks to the media during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Young grows in boxing, leadership

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — If you’re at a boxing gym in the Iowa City area and you see someone the size of a running back breaking a sweat, that person probably isn’t Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield. But the...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Barta sounds off on issues in Iowa sports, college football

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO – With the biggest voices in the conference converging in Chicago at Big Ten media days this week, the main issues plaguing the conference came to the forefront. As one of the longest-tenured...

Iowa tight end Nate Wieting runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Wieting lands on Mackey Award Watch List

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

Iowa tight end Nate Wieting has been named to the John Mackey Award Watch List, an honor given to the most outstanding tight end in college football. Wieting is one of eight Big Ten tight ends to make...

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

Ferentz, Harbaugh, Barta comment on Martin transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — Oliver Martin reached his transfer destination in Hawkeye Nation last month, but his saga hasn’t ended. Martin’s status for this coming season is still up in the air, and both Iowa head...

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 at Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — Kirk Ferentz took center stage at Big Ten media days as the first coach to speak on July 19. The head man for the Hawkeyes didn’t deny that Iowa had lost some key talent and will have...