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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

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs after a catch during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Wild Card Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 16, 2024

Football alumni represented the University of Iowa in all but one game during the NFL's first round of the playoffs. Thirteen Hawkeyes played throughout Wild Card Weekend. Former Hawkeyes suited...

Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All 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. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Iowa tight end Erick All declares for NFL Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Iowa tight end Erick All announced Monday on social media that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. After four seasons with Michigan, where he caught 54 passes for 565 yards and helped lead the Wolverines...

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland waits for questions from the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland will not return to Hawkeyes next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 12, 2024

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland will not return to the Hawkeyes in 2024, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Copeland has been Iowa's wide receiver coach since 2017, joining the staff after...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte runs the ball after catching an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football’s Quinn Schulte announces return for extra season of eligibility

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Leading into bowl preparation for Tennessee in late December, the Iowa football team stood at losing potentially six starters on its stout defense – a unit that allowed just 14.8 points per game...

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson points while ridding a merry-go-round during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

All-Big Ten linebacker Nick Jackson to return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 7, 2024

According to Scott Dochterman of The Athletic, Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson has decided to play college football for one more year. He joins All-American linebacker Jay Higgins, who announced on...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro forgoes NFL Draft, will return to Iowa for sixth season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 6, 2024

Iowa football defensive back Sebastian Castro is returning to the Hawkeyes for his sixth season in 2024.  Pro Football Focus's first-team All-American safety announced Saturday evening his intentions...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean declares for NFL Draft

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 4, 2024

Hawkeye fans have seen the last of Cooper DeJean in an Iowa uniform. The All-American cornerback and punt return specialist announced on his social media he is foregoing his senior season and declaring...

An Iowa fan reacts to action during 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.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl loss to Tennessee

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 2, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. -- After the Iowa football team lost its second straight game to fall to 10-4 on the season, many of the Black and Gold took to social media to voice their frustrations with head coach...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill chat during 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. Hill threw seven completions on 18 attempts. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Grading Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl performance against Tennessee

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 2, 2024

Passing offense: F It’s beating a dead horse really at this point, but I’ll say it. An F would be the grade I would give the passing game for Iowa this season as a whole. It should be noted...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells during 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.

Citrus Bowl Column | Iowa’s 10-win regular season is nothing to sneeze at, but ineptitude against top teams foreboding sign

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 1, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. – “Offense is complicated.” – Kirk Ferentz.  I know it’s only the beginning of 2024, but that statement might be the understatement of the year for the Iowa football team....

Iowa quarterback Marco Lainez carries the ball during 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. Lainez made his first career start, carrying the ball six times for 51 yards. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Iowa football true freshman Marco Lainez ignites spark on offense in collegiate debut

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 1, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. — Early in the fourth quarter of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, as the Iowa football team was down four scores to Tennessee, the coaching staff benched starting quarterback Deacon Hill for...