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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 Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz sits for a portrait in his office on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Ferentz is one win away from surpassing former head coach Hayden Fry's all time win record.

Closing in on win No. 144: Kirk Ferentz approaches history

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 30, 2018

With a win on Saturday, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz will become the program’s coach with the most victories in Hawkeye history. Ferentz sits at 143 wins, the same number that former coach...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls to tight end T.J. Hockensen 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)

On The Line: Week One

August 30, 2018

Northern Illinois @ Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor): Iowa - Kirk is getting 144. Next. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor): Iowa- Kirk deserves as much Ben and Jerry’s as he wants after win No. 144. Anna...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) prepares to make a pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 31-21. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Ferentz’s Hawkeyes find success in NFL

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 30, 2018

There are certain teams in college football that consistently grind out NFL-caliber talent. Alabama had a record-setting 12 players picked in the 2018 NFL Draft, for instance. The Crimson Tide have a mind-boggling...

Iowa fans storm the field 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)

Ranking Kirk Ferentz’s top 10 wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 30, 2018

1) 2005 Capital One Bowl: Iowa 30, LSU 25 The Catch. A 56-yard strike from Drew Tate to Warren Holloway as time expired for Holloway’s first and only career touchdown to beat the defending national...

Iowa offensive linemen Levi Paulsen warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their annual kids day event on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa football names two inexperienced starters to replace suspended players

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2018

The Iowa offensive line could have a tough time holding back the Northern Illinois defense on Saturday without its two prominent tackles. Tristan Wirfs and Alaric Jackson were suspended this summer following...

Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

The DI’s Big Ten rankings: Week 1

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 29, 2018

The Big Ten is a competitive conference from top to bottom. Pregame Editor Adam Hensley and Sports Editor Pete Ruden unveil their power rankings heading into Week 1 of the college-football season. 1.)...

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday Sep. 23, 2017.

Iowa football’s future schedules released

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 29, 2018

The future schedules for Hawkeye football have been released by the Big Ten, with the Black Friday game against Nebraska returning in 2022. The Heroes game will return for the first time since 2019...

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Meyer fired Wide Receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday amid allegations of domestic violence.

Zuniga: The Big Ten needs a big cleanup

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 28, 2018

With all of the Big Ten teams kicking off the season this weekend, the focus should be on what the teams are expected to do on the field. Instead, the focus heading into opening weekend is on the disturbing...

Members of the media tour north end zone construction at Kinnick Stadium on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Construction is set to be completely finished by the 2019 football season, with outdoor club seating ready for the 2018 season. The Hawkeyes open their season at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick north end-zone construction continues

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 28, 2018

Members of the media were given a tour of the north end zone at Kinnick on Tuesday. The outdoor club level is almost complete. The seats are all in place, but all that was missing was glass surrounding...

Iowa football wide receiver Nick Easley speaks to members of the media during media availability at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois, at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football receivers and running backs build experience heading into Week 1

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 28, 2018

Iowa is in a completely different place offensively heading into its season-opener against Northern Illinois than it was last year. Quarterback Nate Stanley is coming off an impressive near-record-tying...