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The Daily Iowan

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 lineback Josey Jewel tackles Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jewell eager about return to field

September 8, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] When Iowa lines up against Iowa State on Saturday, the team will have a valuable weapon it didn’t get to feature much against Miami (Ohio). Josey Jewell,...

Iowa football  so far

Iowa football so far

September 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen |  [email protected] There’s a game in the books, and now there are actual statistics to talk about. Iowa played fairly well against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on Sept. 3 but...

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Brief: Hawks in the NFL

September 6, 2016

Here’s a look into which previous Iowa football players have made the 53-man roster for the 2016 season. Jonathan Babineaux — Atlanta Falcons, Defensive Tackle Austin Blythe — Indianapolis Colts,...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2016, file photo, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) throws a pass against Notre Dame during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA College football game in Glendale, Ariz. Last year Ohio State’s offensive engine was powered mostly by All-American tailback Ezekiel Elliott, and the passing game took a back seat. Coach Urban Meyer wants to change that.  (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Happiness reigns in conference

September 6, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] College football season is finally here, and Week 1 has passed. With a game under all 14 of the Big Ten teams’ belts, all head coaches joined for the second...

Ferentz earns raise, six more years

Ferentz earns raise, six more years

September 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is going to remain at the school for quite some time. On Tuesday, the university announced the longtime Hawkeye coach signed...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s press conference — 9/6

September 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media on Tuesday afternoon. Here are a few quips from his presser. On contract: "Really...

Hawk receivers progress

Hawk receivers progress

September 6, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] One of the places in which the Iowa football team is young, more than ever before, is at wide receiver. A big question heading into Iowa’s first game, against...

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)

Ferentz signs contract extension

September 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz isn’t leaving the school anytime soon. The longest-tenured coach in the Big Ten signed a six-year extension on his deal,...

Brief: Big Ten honors Nelson

Brief: Big Ten honors Nelson

September 5, 2016

Anthony Nelson put on quite a show in his first college game. The redshirt freshman registered 2.5 sacks against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3 and also forced two fumbles. For his efforts in the pass rush against...

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

September 4, 2016

The Iowa football team defeated Miami (Ohio), 45-21 on Sept. 3 By Blake Dowson [email protected] Freshman Nate Stanley is Iowa’s backup quarterback  This didn’t even seem like a remote...

Recap: Iowa takes care of business

Recap: Iowa takes care of business

September 3, 2016

  By: Mario Williams [email protected] It’s been a long nine-and-a-half month hiatus since the Iowa football team played on its home turf in Kinnick. On the afternoon of Sept....

during the Iowa v. Miami(Ohio) game  at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Nelson, defensive line overpower RedHawks

September 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa defense needed a stop. Mere minutes after Iowa running back Akrum Wadley pranced into the end zone — giving his team a 14-0 lead in the first...