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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

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley speaks at a press conference during the final day of Big Ten Football Media Days  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 25, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Oregon, Maryland. Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, and Washington answered questions from the media. Locksley led the Terrapins to a 8-5 record for the 2023 season.

Five things to watch for in Iowa’s matchup against Maryland

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2024

1. Top receiver talent  Maryland likes to hail itself as Wide Receiver U, and there’s some evidence to its claim. Star NFL wideouts DJ Moore and Stefon Diggs were both Terrapins back in the 2010s....

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.

Learning never stops for Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2024

Walking around the streets of Chicago as a kid, Jermari Harris mainly saw two things – a basketball court on nearly every corner and skyscrapers looming overhead. These dual sights conjured two competing...

The Iowa transportation semi-truck is loaded following a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Nov. 8. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17

How the Iowa football equipment staff organized the team’s historic trip to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2024

Two thousand miles. Two days. These numbers didn’t apply to most of the Iowa football team when it traveled to Pasadena, California, for a game against UCLA on Nov. 8. For players and coaches,...

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball 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 scouting report | Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2024

Following a disappointing loss to UCLA on Nov. 8, the Iowa football team returns to action fresh off their second bye week of the season to take on the Maryland Terrapins.  Maryland enters the...

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball 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 notebook | Kirk Ferentz says quarterback situation cloudy ahead of contest against Maryland

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 19, 2024

Clearly cloudy.  This was the oxymoron of the day for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz as he explained the Hawkeyes’ quarterback situation ahead of their game against Maryland on Saturday.  After...

Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) in pass protection at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Out of all five Iowa tight ends in the NFL, Minnesota’s T.J. Hockenson was the only one to play in Week 11. His production was limited as he secured both of his two targets for 13 yards in the Vikings’...

Connor Colby, second from left, and other Iowa offensive linemen walk onto the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Saturday Aug. 11, 2023.

Q&A | Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby talks football, favorite movies, and dream sandwiches

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

The Daily Iowan: How do you feel about the team this year and how it’s coming together? Connor Colby: I feel like every day at practice, we are setting a standard on what we want to see and how...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks at a teammate 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.

Column | Brendan Sullivan should’ve been the starting quarterback all along

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 12, 2024

Hawkeye fans have been calling for more of Brendan Sullivan after seeing flashes of his game as a designated red zone quarterback.  Due to unfortunate circumstances, the fans got what they wanted....

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester speaks during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Iowa football notebook | Tim Lester talks hazy quarterback situation, passing game progress

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2024

Tim Lester claims he’s not a leadoff hitter – too slow, he jokes – but he was still the first of Iowa football’s coordinators to take the podium on Tuesday during the bye week. Without an opening...

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 11, 2024

Quarterback C.J. Beathard is returning to the Jacksonville Jaguars in wake of Trevor Lawrence’s shoulder injury.  The seven-year veteran was signed off Miami’s practice squad on Wednesday. Beathard...

UCLA players huddle 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.

Column | Iowa football has defined itself with inconsistency this season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s words rang loud and true back in home state of California, especially for the out-of-town team. With just over two minutes to go in Iowa football’s 20-17...