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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 1, 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 27, 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 26, 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 25, 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 24, 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 21, 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 19, 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 19, 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...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a touchdown pass 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)

Stanley’s potential shines entering Year 2

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 14, 2018

Perhaps there was no better Nate Stanley last season than the one who showed off a special No. 4 jersey covered in black with a hint of charcoal gray and included splashes of the famous Iowa gold with...

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)

Spotting Iowa football’s signature upset in 2018

Anna Kayser and Jordan Zuniga June 13, 2018

Wisconsin 2016: Michigan. 2017: Ohio State. 2018: Wisconsin. I’m superstitious, and as I write this, I’m silently cursing myself because now the game is probably jinxed. I’m sorry. Anyway,...

Iowa Cornerback Josh Jackson makes a jumping one handed interception during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Jackson made three interceptions on the day as the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The Daily Iowan’s Top Athletes of the year

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 9, 2018
Josh Jackson and Megan Gustafson earned praise throughout the year from The Daily Iowan sports desk.