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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

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Previewing the Big Ten Conference

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 31, 2018

With kickoff just a month away, college football is gearing up for another season of rivalries, upsets, and just about any storyline imaginable. Ohio State will try to repeat after winning the conference...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Tristan Wirfs suspended for season-opener against Northern Illinois

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 31, 2018

Two days after Hawkeye football offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs was charged with OWI, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced his punishment ​— Wirfs will be suspended for Iowa's season-opening game against...

Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder crosses the goal line after returning an interception for an 89 yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Brandon Snyder leaving football program

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 31, 2018

Brandon Snyder will not play his final season in a Hawkeye uniform. Snyder will leave the Iowa football program to find an opportunity that will offer more playing time, head coach Kirk Ferentz...

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for 283 yards with four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the Texans' 57-14 win against the Tennessee Titans on October 1, 2017. Watson is lost for the season with a torn ACL, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported. (Trask Smith/Cal Sport Media/NFL Communications/Zuma Press/TNS)

Zuniga: Preseason NFL predictions

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 30, 2018

The dog days of summer are here, which means that football is just around the corner. The Hall of Fame game takes place Aug. 2, and teams are beginning preseason camps. With that in mind, here are...

Iowa strong safety Amani Hooker dives into the end zone after intercepting a pass on Ohio State's first play from scrimmage during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: defensive backs

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 30, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten’s best DBs heading into the 2018 season. 5. Josiah Scott, Michigan State Scott led all...

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. makes a one handed catch for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24th, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: receivers

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 30, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten’s best receivers heading into the 2018 season. 5. Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin In two seasons...

Iowa running back James Butler dives for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24th, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

James Butler signs with Oakland Raiders

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 29, 2018

Former Hawkeye running back James Butler is now a member of the Oakland Raiders. Gary Dolphin, Iowa's play-by-play radio network broadcaster for football, tweeted out the news on the evening of July...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Gary Barta speaks on Tristan Wirfs​’ arrest

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 29, 2018

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta released a statement on July 29 regarding the arrest of Hawkeye offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs. The sophomore, arrested for OWI, was released from the Johnson County...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Hawkeye football​’s Tristan Wirfs charged with OWI

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 29, 2018

Not quite a week after head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that defensive lineman Brady Reiff would be suspended for the season-opener against Northern Illinois following his being charged with public...

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 joins Miami of Ohio

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 28, 2018

Former Hawkeye cornerback Manny Rugamba has found a new home after transferring from the Iowa football program earlier this summer. The Naperville, Illinois, native announced on July 27 via Twitter...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass for a first down during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa air attack taking steps in the right direction

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 25, 2018

The Big Ten media days extravaganza is over, and now there is just over a month until the college football kicks off the season. And there will be a more experienced group of Hawkeyes taking the...

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Sports betting makes way into college football and Big Ten media days

July 25, 2018

Issues involving gambling were discussed by Big Ten coaches during Big Ten media days this week in Chicago. Pete Ruden [email protected] CHICAGO — The landscape of college sports is different...