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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

The Daily Iowan

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 20, 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 19, 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...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) attempts to recover a fumble forced by Michigan State's Joe Bachie during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: linebackers

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 1, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten’s best linebackers heading into the 2018 season. 5) Nate Hall, Northwestern Now in his...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: quarterbacks

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 1, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten’s best quarterbacks heading into the 2018 season. 5) Shea Patterson, Michigan Patterson...

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) bats down a pass by Michigan State Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Big Ten football power rankings: defensive linemen

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 31, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten’s best defensive linemen heading into the 2018 season. 5) Raequan Williams, Michigan State The...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann (44) just before the goal line during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: running backs

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 31, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten's best running backs heading into the 2018 season. 5. L. J. Scott, Michigan State Iowa...