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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 tight end Noah Fant scores a touchdown during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tight end Noah Fant named AP first-team All-American

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 21, 2018

Iowa tight end Noah Fant earned another accolade Aug. 21 when he was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Fant, a junior, led all Football Bowl Subdivision tight ends in 2017 with...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin evades Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke during 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)

Iowa football names Kelly-Martin as starting running back

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 21, 2018

Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz said on Tuesday during Iowa's coordinator availability that running back Ivory Kelly-Martin will be Iowa's starter when the Hawkeyes kick things off against Northern...

Iowa offensive players throw around a football in the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Hawkeye football hosts Big Ten Network

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 21, 2018

The Big Ten Network travelled to Iowa City on Monday - despite the rain - and came to Iowa football's practice, giving Hawkeye fans a glimpse of day-to-day operations. Iowa linebacker Amani Jones gave...

Quarterback Nate Stanley poses for a portrait during Iowa Football media day on Aug. 10.

Nate Stanley gives Iowa football a voice for its offense

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2018

With one year under his belt as the starting quarterback, Nate Stanley has grown into his role as a vital leader of the Hawkeye offense. Stanley’s progression from fighting for a backup position to...

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Hawkeye football linebacker corps ready for season’s challenges

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 20, 2018

This time last year, one of the Hawkeyes’ biggest strengths on defense was the linebacker corps. Josey Jewell, Bo Bower, and Ben Niemann were all seniors with a few years of experience playing together. Now,...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz answers questions at a press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Kirk Ferentz ranked as third-most overrated NCAA coach

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 20, 2018

With Iowa football kicking off in 12 days, the anticipation for the upcoming season runs at an all-time high. Kirk Ferentz is one win away from reaching victory No. 144 - the most in Hawkeye football...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hawkeye football learning from New England Patriots

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 20, 2018

Newsflash: The New England Patriots are a very good football team from top to bottom. The Iowa coaching staff knows this, and that’s why some of the Hawkeye coaches traveled to the Patriots’ facility...

Kid Captain Livia Jackson walks with the football team during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Each child's story will be featured throughout the 2018 Iowa football season. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Takeaways from Kids Day at Kinnick

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 11, 2018

Iowa held its annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11, giving fans an opportunity to meet players and watch the Hawkeyes run through position drills and some live action. Here are The Daily Iowan’s...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Kirk Ferentz Speaks at Kids Day

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 11, 2018

With the season-opener rapidly approaching, there was a lot to take in at Kids’ Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11, as Iowa held its final open practice of summer/fall camp. Football is just three weeks away,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Colin Cowherd praises Nate Stanley, calls him top-10 QB in nation

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 9, 2018

Colin Cowherd, Fox Sports’ host of “The Herd” radio show, hasn’t been Iowa's biggest fan in the past, referring to the football program as “the fake ID of college football,” among other pleasantries. On...

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)

Two Hawkeyes suspended for football season-opener

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 8, 2018

Make it four Hawkeyes suspended for the season-opening game against Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 in Kinnick. On Aug. 8, the Iowa football program announced that offensive lineman Alaric Jackson and...