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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Noah Fant scores a touchdown during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Noah Fant earns Big Ten preseason honors

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

Days after being named to the John Mackey Award Watch List, Hawkeye football’s Noah Fant was named to the Big Ten preseason honors list. That list contains 10 athletes, five from each the East...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley attempts to avoid the blitz during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Will Nate Stanley’s touchdown count rise in 2018?

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 22, 2018

Stanley will throw fewer than 26 touchdowns in 2018 Nate Stanley had one of the best seasons in Hawkeye history in terms of touchdown passes in 2017, throwing for 26 scores in his first season as...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates after scoring 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)

Hawkeye football weekend roundup

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 22, 2018

As head coach Kirk Ferentz, quarterback Nate Stanley, and defensive linemen Parker Hesse and Matt Nelson represent Iowa football in Chicago for the annual Big Ten media days, here’s a roundup of the...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse speaks with members of the media during a media availability in the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Football’s Hesse lands spot on Allstate Good Works Team

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 17, 2018

On July 17, Hawkeye football defensive lineman Parker Hesse was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team because of his contributions off the field. The senior's off-field contributions include...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse tackles Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Predicting Hawkeye football​’s sack leader

Pete Ruden and Pat Lynch July 16, 2018

Anthony Nelson What stands 6-7, wears a black and gold No. 98 jersey, and earned a spot on the Bednarik Award Watch List, given to the best defensive player in college football? Anthony Nelson....

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

Defensive line set to play key role for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 16, 2018

There’s a glaring hole of inexperience when it comes to Iowa’s defense, and it can’t be ignored. Josey Jewell, Bo Bower, and Ben Niemann are gone after finishing first, second, and third on the...

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)

Hawkeye football safe at safety in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 16, 2018

Hawkeye football had nearly a clean canvas to start with last season in the secondary. This season, at safety, all key components returns. Iowa returns Amani Hooker, Jake Gervase, Brandon Snyder, and...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hands a ball off 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)

Lynch: Strength of schedule (or lack thereof) beneficial for Hawkeyes

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 11, 2018

This season, the Iowa football team has a good chance to get the double-digit wins. As of today, ESPN.com has Iowa being the favorite to win 10 out of 12 games. The Hawkeyes have the third-highest Football...

Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor strides into the end zone during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Wisconsin sets sights on 2018 playoffs

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 10, 2018

When Kinnick Stadium is buzzing and the sounds of a college-football Saturday are abounding on Sept. 22, it is very possible the best team in the Big Ten could be running out of an infamous pink visiting...

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 10, 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...