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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

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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 | Hawkeye coordinators address struggles and note progress

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 24, 2024

With the Iowa football team on bye this week, the Hawkeye coordinators Tim Lester, Phil Parker, and LeVar Woods each spoke with the media for about 20 minutes on Tuesday. As Iowa sits at 3-1 overall...

Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor (19) punts the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 3

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks saw tight end and former Hawkeye Noah Fant furnish one of his best performances in some time. Fant caught all six passes for 60 yards. His performance helped push Seattle to...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson reacts after catching the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday. Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 31-14, to win back the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.

Column | Iowa football finally has an attractive offense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 22, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS – At the start of the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the Gophers turned to their last resort. Minnesota was trailing Iowa by 10 and had gained only 14 yards...

Fans high-five players after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sept. 21. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

Grading Iowa football’s performance in win over Minnesota

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2024

Rushing offense A+ It's hard to put this performance into words, but this might have been Iowa’s best rushing performance in years. Kaleb Johnson once again stole the show with three touchdowns...

Iowa players walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

Iowa defense returns to past prowess in second half against Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 22, 2024

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara didn’t mince words when describing the Hawkeyes’ locker room at halftime of their 31-14 comeback victory over Minnesota on Saturday.  “We were pissed off,”...

Iowa players celebrate a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson puts Hawkeyes on his back, continuing his dominant season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS -- Running back Shonn Greene became a household name for the Iowa football team during the 2008 season, racking up 1,850 yards on the ground, earning the Doak Walker Award as best running...

Iowa players celebrate taking home the Floyd of Rosedale trophy during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Isabella Tisdale September 22, 2024

The Hawkeyes reclaimed the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after defeating the Golden Gophers 31-14 on Saturday. Iowa led in rushing yards, total yards, and time of possession. Iowa had 272 rushing yards,...

Iowa players celebrate after winning the battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14.

Iowa football reclaims Floyd of Rosedale Trophy, topping Minnesota, 31-14, on the road

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS – The Floyd of Rosedale Trophy is back in familiar territory. After a heartbreaking loss last year at Kinnick Stadium, the Iowa football team claimed revenge against rival Minnesota,...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half.

Highlight to Watch: Kaleb Johnson’s seventh touchdown of the season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2024

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson continued to carry the Hawkeye offense as it entered conference play on Saturday night against Minnesota. The fireworks began in the first quarter when Iowa took advantage...

Minnesota running back Darius Taylor carries the ball down the field during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Taylor totaled 59 yards rushing and 25 yards receiving. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Minnesota in Week 4

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS - Following a victory over Troy, the Iowa football team opens up Big Ten play with a road test against the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers, who enter the contest with a 2-1 record. The Gophers...