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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 wide receiver Nick Easley navigates the defense during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Easley reflects on his journey to Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - With one game left in his Hawkeye career, Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley is just five catches shy of reaching 100 for his two-year tenure in the Black and Gold. Reaching the century mark...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant dives for a touchdown 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.

NFL mock draft projections for Hawkeye football

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 28, 2018

There's plenty of time before the NFL Draft, as the April 25 start day is months away. However, with bowl season in full swing, all eyes are on college football, and speculation runs wild. Iowa tight...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks out of the tunnel before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kirk Ferenz talks Iowa football’s early signees

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 20, 2018

Wednesday marked the early singing day for recruits, and Iowa totaled 20 prospects: Dane Belton, DB (6-0, 185, Tampa, Fla. Jesuit) Justin Britt, OL (6-4, 290, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central) ...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

George Kittle named to NFL Pro Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 18, 2018

Former Hawkeye George Kittle was named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the league announced on Tuesday. Kittle, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has 72 receptions for 1,154 yards and 4 touchdowns. He had...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Hawkeye football’s Nate Stanley won’t seek NFL feedback

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 17, 2018

On Monday, Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley discussed his NFL prospects. The junior quarterback, which ESPN’s Mel Kiper listed as the No. 7 signal caller on his 2019 quarterback big board just weeks...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36, with a last second field goal.

Iowa football report card: Quarterbacks

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

Quarterbacks: B At times this season, Nate Stanley completed passes that made fans truly believe in the NFL hype that surrounded him entering the season. At other times, that notion was preposterous....

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks the ball during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 42-16.

Iowa football report card: Special teams

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 13, 2018

Special teams: B+ The final play of Iowa’s regular season was a game-winning field goal from Miguel Recinos as time expired against Nebraska. That’s a pretty solid ending to game No. 12 and also a...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker tackles Indiana wide receiver J-Shun Harris during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 42-16.

Iowa football report card: Defensive backs

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 12, 2018

Defense backs: B+ Preseason, everyone knew the defensive line would be one of the strong points of Iowa’s defense thanks to its returning leadership. The secondary, which flew under the radar (until...

Iowa's T.J. Hockenson misses a pass during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 48-31.

Iowa football report card: Wide receivers and tight ends

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

Wide receivers and tight ends: A- Let’s make one thing clear: If this was only about Iowa’s tight ends, the grade would undoubtedly be an A+. It’s hard not to get the best grade possible when your...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last second field goal.

College Football: Bowl season

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 12, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (12-1) Another mid-season blowout road loss keeps Ohio State out of the playoffs. Again.   2) Michigan (10-2) Jim Harbaugh still can’t beat Urban...

Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Iowa football will try to establish postseason winning streak

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

From 2011-17, there was a bad taste left in the Hawkeyes’ mouths after each season. Losing bowl games repeatedly does that to a team. It hurts to end the season on a low note each time. But after Iowa...

Kansas State defenders try to contain Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in the first half on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Mississippi State won, 31-10. (Bo Rader/Wichita Eagle/TNS)

By the numbers: Mississippi State

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2018

Iowa will face No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, and the SEC-Big Ten matchup brings a challenge that the Hawkeyes haven’t had to face yet with quarterback Nate Stanley at the helm. To...