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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 Quarterback Cade McNamara talks with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa spring football practice

Iowa football held a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Iowa quarterbacks Joe Labas, Deacon Hill and Cade McNamara all saw action. Last year's starting quarterback, Spencer Petras, was on...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens prepares to kick a field goal during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football specialists building confidence throughout spring practice

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Sophomore kicker Drew Stevens was laser-focused throughout Iowa football’s spring practices. Last season, Stevens was going through his first season as a member of the Iowa football team. In addition...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The Iowa offense registered 158 yards compared to Ohio State’s 360. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football notebook | Brian Ferentz’s offensive approach stays the same, Cooper DeJean shows superiority as return specialist

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

The biggest concern for Iowa football in 2023 is offensive production.  After ranking 123rd nationally in scoring offense and second-to-last in total offense last season, offensive coordinator...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Vines recorded three receptions for 25 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Iowa wide receiver room works through injuries in spring practice

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 18, 2023

Diante Vines is taking a lot more reps than usual throughout Iowa football’s spring practices. The junior wide receiver, who missed the first six games of the 2022 season with a fractured...

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris signals fourth down during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa football’s Jermari Harris returns from injury, eager to be back on field

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

Iowa football cornerback Jermari Harris has learned to never take anything for granted. After the junior suffered an undisclosed injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season, he wasn’t...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey gets hit by Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lachey caught five passes for 77 yards and received more targets later in the game after starting tight end Sam LaPorta exited with injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Hawkeye Championship keeping Iowa football team competitive, accountable during offseason

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2023

Even though the Iowa football team won't play its first regular season game for nearly five months, the intersquad Hawkeye Championship is keeping head coach Kirk Ferentz’s team focused and competitive...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga goes in for a block during 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 Addison Ostrenga hopes to become next pro-caliber tight end out of Iowa City

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 6, 2023

Iowa football sophomore Addison Ostrenga shifted his sights away from the baseball diamond in hopes of becoming the next pro-caliber tight end out of Iowa City.  The Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, product...

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.

Former Iowa football player Seth Benson forges his own path

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 2, 2023

It didn’t take long for former Iowa football player Seth Benson to realize he belonged with the Hawkeyes. During the linebacker’s freshman season in 2018, multiple starters, including Barrington...

Iowa linebackers Seth Benson, Jay Higgins, and Jack Campbell pose for a photo with defensive back Riley Moss during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Campbell plans to enter the NFL Draft this year. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football’s Jay Higgins emerges as leader in linebacker room

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 30, 2023

Despite the departure of linebackers Jack Campbell, the reigning Butkus Award winner, and Seth Benson, a 2022 second-team All-Big Ten selection, Iowa football’s linebacking group still has sky-high...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa two-sport athlete Brody Brecht chooses to pursue baseball full-time

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Brody Brecht has made his choice. On Friday evening, the two-sport athlete for his first two years at Iowa — a flame-throwing pitcher for the Hawkeye baseball team and a wide receiver on the football...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with reporters during Iowa football media day at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook | head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses recent lawsuit settlement, Brian Ferentz’s performance objectives

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2023

After his team’s first spring practice of 2023, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media for the first time since Feb. 1 on Wednesday.  Since his last press conference, the university...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Former Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell embracing preparation for NFL Draft

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 21, 2023

Former Iowa football player Jack Campbell doesn’t take any conversation for granted. Whether he’s talking to pro football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, Boston College and Carolina Panthers legend...