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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz observes players during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football will bridge to balance this offseason

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 17, 2024

​The NFL began unrestricted free agency in 1993. Once a player’s contract expires, they are free to sign with any team they choose. Nearly 30 years later, the NCAA finds itself in a similar situation...

Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett disrupts Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Ethan Hurkett will return for extra season of eligibility

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 16, 2024

Iowa football defensive end Ethan Hurkett will return for a sixth season of eligibility, the Hawkeye told Todd Brommelkamp of ESPN 1600 on Monday afternoon. Hurkett is the second Hawkeye senior to...

Quarterback recruit, Hank Brown, is seen during an Iowa mens basketball game against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk series at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown commits to Iowa football

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 13, 2024

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown has committed to the Iowa football team, he told On3 on Friday. Brown visited Iowa City earlier this week, and attended Thursday's Iowa-Iowa State men's basketball...

Fans react as Iowa defense prepares to defend during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa football releases 2025 schedule

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 11, 2024

Iowa football announced its 2025 schedule on Wednesday afternoon. The Hawkeyes play eight games at home and another four on the road. Iowa's upcoming opponents averaged about 6.6 wins last season. The...

Confetti floats through the air after the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Point/Counterpoint | Do bowl games still matter?

Colin Votzmeyer and Jack Birmingham December 10, 2024

Yes Bowl games may be a far cry from the honors associated with the College Football Playoff National Championship, but they obviously still mean something in the world of the sport. While some...

Iowa center Logan Jones listens to the National Anthem during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Iowa football’s Logan Jones will return for final season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 10, 2024

Iowa football received its first returnee for next season. Center Logan Jones will stay with the Hawkeyes for one final season, he announced on social media Tuesday afternoon. "My time at the...

Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) heads for the endzone during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 14

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter December 9, 2024

Once again, Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell leads all defensive Hawkeyes in Week 14.  With his 10 total tackles — five solo — along with two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits,...

Iowa quarterback Marco Lainez runs with the ball during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 20 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Iowa football’s Marco Lainez enters transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 9, 2024

Iowa football quarterback Marco Lainez entered the transfer portal, according to a post on his social media account on Monday morning. A 247 Sports three-star recruit, Lainez played in just...

Iowa and Kentucky face off during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. 42,312 fans attended the game. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect  Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football will play Missouri at Music City Bowl on Dec. 30

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 8, 2024

The Iowa football team will play No 19 Missouri at the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 30 at Nissan Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. Central Time on ESPN. The Hawkeyes last played...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa football’s James Resar and Rusty VanWetzinga IV add to Hawkeye transfer portal entrees

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 5, 2024

The Iowa football team's transfer exodus continued on Thursday afternoon as two more players announced their attention to enter the portal. Quarterback-turned-receiver James Resar and fullback Rusty...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. McNamara had 73 passing yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Iowa football’s Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 4, 2024

Iowa football’s Cade McNamara’s career with the Hawkeyes has come to a close. The quarterback announced his intent to enter the transfer portal for the second time via an Instagram post on Wednesday...

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris celebrates following a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Point/Counterpoint | Did Iowa football cornerback Jermari Harris make the right decision?

Colin Votzmeyer and Jack Birmingham December 3, 2024

Yes Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris has nothing left to prove with the Hawkeye football program, and the Hawkeyes, quite frankly, have nothing left to play for. Two more games against mid-tier Big...