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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 running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Hawks in the NFL | Preseason Week 2

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter August 23, 2022

Just one week of the NFL preseason remains. League rosters were shaved from 90 to 85 on Aug. 16 and 85 to 80 on Aug. 23. With one preseason game and a final round of cuts remaining, there are 46 former...

Herky leads the Hawkeyes to the field during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.

Opinion | Get to know The Daily Iowan’s 2022 Iowa football beat writers

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 21, 2022

I’ve learned a lot during my time as a University of Iowa student. I figured out the Iowa Memorial Union parking ramp is the worst on campus and that the English-Philosophy Building really lives up...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Arland Bruce, Keagan Johnson ready for expanded roles in Iowa football’s wide receiver room

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2022

The Iowa wide receiver room will look a lot different this season than it did in 2021. The Hawkeyes lost seniors Tyrone Tracy and Charlie Jones during the offseason. The pass-catchers transferred to...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. Iowa looks to fill the role of kicker for 2022 after former kicker Caleb Shudak signed with Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Iowa football’s kicking competition heats up during Kids Day at Kinnick

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 13, 2022

The Iowa football team hasn’t announced a starting kicker for the 2022 season. Two Hawkeyes are currently competing for the job. True freshman Drew Stevens and sophomore Aaron Blom made 15 kicks in...

Iowa walks onto the field with the 2022 kid captains during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans.

Photos: 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald August 13, 2022

Iowa hosted its 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes introduced several new kid captains to fans.  After the kid captains got to meet players and coaches on the field,...

Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The No. 1 ranked 2022 recruit from Iowa committed to the Hawkeyes in December. Nwankpa received other offers from schools like Alabama, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.

Photos: 2022 Iowa football media day

Iowa football hosted its 2022 media day outside Kinnick Stadium on Friday. Iowa quarterback Spencer ​​Petras said the team is excited to compete this season.  “You never know how good a team...

Iowa safety Xavier Nwankpa interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa football practice facility in Iowa City on Aug. 12, 2022.

Defensive back Xavier Nwankpa picking up Iowa defense

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 12, 2022

Though he’s not listed on Iowa football’s preseason two-deep depth chart, freshman defensive back Xavier Nwankpa is still trying to get better. Multiple outlets listed the Pleasant Hill, Iowa, product...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa Football practice facility in Iowa City on Aug. 12, 2022.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz provides injury updates ahead of Kids Day at Kinnick

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 12, 2022

Iowa football's wide receiving corps has been thinned out by injuries during the offseason. Sophomore Keagan Johnson and redshirt freshman Brody Brecht are both working through injuries ahead of the...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa Football practice facility in Iowa City on Aug. 12, 2022.

Kick return depth chart begins to take shape for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 12, 2022

Iowa football will have to replace one major piece of its special teams unit before the 2022 season kicks off in earnest on Sept. 3. The Hawkeyes lost returner Charlie Jones to Purdue via the transfer...

The Nile Kinnick statue is seen outside of Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

Nile Kinnick’s legacy explored in new documentary

Jerod Ringwald, Managing Editor August 2, 2022

An Iowa State alumnus and his team are breathing life back into Iowa Hawkeye great Nile Kinnick through a 90-minute film, “Kinnick: The Documentary,” which will be released on Vimeo Aug. 24. Producer...

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