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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

A baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seen at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Iowa student-athletes under investigation by Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter May 8, 2023

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Committee launched an investigation into the Iowa baseball team on Monday after several Hawkeyes were suspended this past weekend against Ohio State, according to a report...

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson walks off the field during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022. Benson had eight total tackles. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Undrafted free agent tracker | Where former Iowa football players ended up

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 29, 2023

Several former Hawkeye football players who entered the 2023 NFL Draft did not hear their names called over the seven rounds of selections.  But they were picked up by organizations as undrafted...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness competes in a drill with defensive end Brian Allen during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

NFL Draft roundup | Tracking where former Hawkeyes landed

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 29, 2023

Iowa football was one of just five teams that had multiple first round picks on the opening night of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State had three picks each in the first...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell watches the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

From Iowa football to the Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta stay teammates in NFL

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 29, 2023

The NFL Draft didn’t stop former Hawkeyes Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta from being teammates. Both Campbell and LaPorta were drafted by the Detroit Lions this weekend. Campbell, a linebacker,...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss signals an incompletion during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Moss had four total tackles. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

Former Iowa football player Riley Moss selected in by Denver Broncos in third round of 2023 NFL Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Former Iowa defensive back Riley Moss is off to Denver. The Broncos selected Moss with the 83rd overall pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday night, and he will now be teammates with...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta runs the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa football tight end Sam LaPorta picked by Detroit Lions in second round of 2023 NFL Draft

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Former Hawkeye Sam LaPorta is continuing Iowa football’s tight end legacy. The Detroit Lions picked LaPorta with the No. 33 pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. He’ll join...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs out before a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football’s Jack Campbell picked by Detroit Lions in first round of NFL Draft

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell grew up through his NFL Draft process. Along with learning how to do taxes following his last appearance for the Hawkeyes in the Music City Bowl in...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness dives for South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Former Hawkeye Lukas Van Ness picked by Green Bay Packers in first round of NFL Draft

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Hawkeye defensive edge Lukas Van Ness is headed to Green Bay. The Green Bay Packers picked Van Ness with the 13th selection in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Green Bay traded two...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness dives for South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

NFL Draft guide | When and where Iowa’s prospects are projected to go

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

It didn’t take long for former Iowa football defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness to get noticed. For Hawkeye special teams coordinator LeVar Woods, the defensive linebacker made heads turn during...

The Iowa football team huddles during a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Opinion | Spring game shouldn’t shape fans’ expectations for Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 22, 2023

One of the telltale signs of spring in Iowa City is the sight of yellow trash cans lining the field of Kinnick Stadium. Every April, the Iowa football team gives fans a chance to watch practice, and...

Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) celebrates after tackling Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45) during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Graves recorded three solo tackles and two were for a loss. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves making strides throughout spring practice

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 22, 2023

Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves has big shoes to fill in 2023. Following the departure of potential first-round NFL Draft pick Lukas Van Ness, Graves is looking to become Iowa’s next...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with the team after a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football notebook | head coach Kirk Ferentz gives injury updates, still active in transfer portal

Chris Werne, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz said following spring practice on Saturday that the Hawkeyes may have multiple players out for the season in 2023. Mainstays in the Iowa starting lineup, like defensive...