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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks up into the sun during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Dreams of 2015 Hawkeye football in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 11, 2018

Perfection is hard to achieve, but that’s exactly what the 2015 Hawkeye football team did during its regular season, finishing a flawless 12-0. That was the only time in the Kirk Ferentz era that...

Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) and safety Navon Mosley (27) play to cameras during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Eyeing Hawkeye football’s upset-minded opponents

Adam Hensley and Pat Lynch July 10, 2018

Purdue Make all the jokes you want, but Purdue football is on the rise. Last season, the Boilermakers smacked Missouri (given that 2017 was a down year, the Tigers are an SEC team nonetheless) and...

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)

Manny Rugamba leaving Iowa football program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 9, 2018

Manny Rugamba was seen by many as the hero during Iowa’s upset win over No. 3 Michigan in 2016. Now, Hawkeye fans won’t see him in Black and Gold again. On July 9, the junior cornerback announced...

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)

Point/Counterpoint: Who will be Iowa’s premier running back?

July 2, 2018

Ivory Kelly-Martin With the departure of Akrum Wadley and James Butler, Iowa needs its new running backs to step up and produce at a similar level as last year’s duo. While there won’t be as...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Which alternative football uniforms were the best?

June 28, 2018

Blackout vs. Ohio State, 2017 Maybe it was that Iowa pulled off a huge upset, maybe it was seeing that picture of Josh Jackson leaping with one hand outstretched to pick off an Ohio State pass, or...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer talks on the sideline during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten brings in great football coaches who raise up teams

Anna Kayser, [email protected] June 27, 2018

While the Big Ten certainly isn’t the strongest college football conference in the NCAA, the experience of some of its head coaches moves teams closer to the playoffs. From those who cover the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: In defense of Ferentz and football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 26, 2018

On June 25, a Daily Iowan columnist wrote an opinion piece on how Hawkeye fans need to demand more from the football program, specifically out of head coach Kirk Ferentz. The piece concluded that...

Iowa defensive linebacker Josey Jewell stares down Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: What is the toughest Big Ten matchup for Iowa this football season?

June 25, 2018

Having tough Big Ten teams on its schedule is something Iowa football is used to. The Daily Iowan takes a look at exactly which matchup will be the Hawkeyes' biggest feat. Wisconsin Remember Iowa’s...

Kinnick Stadium before a football game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Was the north end zone project worth it?

June 22, 2018
An $89 million renovation to the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium will be nearly complete come the 2018 football season. Two Daily Iowan sports writers tackle the question, was it worth it?
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks to the scoreboard during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Selecting the Big Ten’s top football coach

Jim Harbaugh When deciding who is the Big Ten’s best coach, it’s hard to look anywhere other than Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and Ohio State’s Urban Meyer. While the two are both excellent...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley and running back Toren Young reach for a bobbled snap during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2017. Gervase had three total interceptions leading the defense to a 63-47 victory over the offense. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeye football’s bread and butter: the running game

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 20, 2018
Hawkeye football has a history of using numerous running backs on offense, and that trend could continue this season with Toren Young and Ivory Kelly-Martin.
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid Penn State defenders during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Column: The future of the Iowa running back is looking bright

June 20, 2018

Akrum Wadley will be missed by players and fans alike, but the backs behind him will do a nice job of replacing him. By Pete Ruden The highlights show up on Hawkeye hype videos all the time. Akrum Wadley’s...