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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 Toren Young attempts to stop Iowa State's D'Andre Payne's tackle during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

Cy-Hawk Series extended through 2025

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 4, 2019

The annual Iowa-Iowa State football game isn't going anywhere soon. The University of Iowa and Iowa State University extended the contract for the Cy-Hawk Series football game to make sure both sides...

Former Iowa kicker Nate Kaeding talks with Big Ten's Michelle McMahon during the Big Ten Network tailgate live show before the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Hubbard Park on the University of Iowa campus on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes will hope to defeat the Buckeyes for the first time since 2004. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Minnesota Vikings hire former Hawkeye Kaeding as kicking consultant

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 30, 2019

Former Iowa kicker Nate Kaeding has made a living in Iowa City, but he will now spend more time in Minneapolis. Because of a lack of stability at kicker, the Minnesota Vikings recently hired Kaeding...

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.

Official Hawkeye football Twitter account suspended

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2019

You won't hear a tweet from two Iowa sports teams for the time being — at least not via their Twitter accounts. The verified Hawkeye football Twitter account has been suspended as of Friday. It...

Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenesa celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a fumble return 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.

Epenesa earns spot on Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, which honors the nation’s best defensive player. Epenesa led the Big Ten with 10.5 sacks last season, which was...

Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

NFL Hawkeye James Daniels returns for graduation

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor May 11, 2019

Former Iowa offensive lineman and current Chicago Bear James Daniels returned to Iowa City on Saturday for a very special reason: to graduate from the university that propelled him to the NFL. He and others...

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.

Stanley invited to Manning Passing Academy

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has been invited to the Manning Passing Academy, Stanley announced on Instagram on Monday.             View this post...

Niemann joins Hawkeye football coaching staff

Niemann joins Hawkeye football coaching staff

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 1, 2019

Former Rutgers defensive coordinator Jay Niemann was announced as a new member of Hawkeye football head coach Kirk Ferentz's coaching staff on Wednesday. The Iowa native is Ferentz's 10th assistant...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.  (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Epenesa appears early on 2020 NFL mock drafts

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

The 2019 NFL Draft just concluded (on April 27), but that didn’t stop some NFL Draft analysts from churning out their predictions for next year. Despite being slightly fewer than 365 days away from...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley talks to the media during Pro Day at the Football Performance Center on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Ruden: Easley belongs in the NFL

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 29, 2019

Just four years ago, Nick Easley didn’t look like he would ever be an NFL wide receiver. Even after a record-setting season at Newton High, Easley only received interest from NAIA and Division-3 programs,...

Iowa’s undrafted free agents look to stick around NFL

Iowa’s undrafted free agents look to stick around NFL

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 28, 2019

Four former Iowa football players heard their name called in the 2019 NFL Draft. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant were selected by the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, respectively, in the first round, Anthony...