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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

Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) in pass protection at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Out of all five Iowa tight ends in the NFL, Minnesota’s T.J. Hockenson was the only one to play in Week 11. His production was limited as he secured both of his two targets for 13 yards in the Vikings’...

Connor Colby, second from left, and other Iowa offensive linemen walk onto the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Saturday Aug. 11, 2023.

Q&A | Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby talks football, favorite movies, and dream sandwiches

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

The Daily Iowan: How do you feel about the team this year and how it’s coming together? Connor Colby: I feel like every day at practice, we are setting a standard on what we want to see and how...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks at a teammate during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Column | Brendan Sullivan should’ve been the starting quarterback all along

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 12, 2024

Hawkeye fans have been calling for more of Brendan Sullivan after seeing flashes of his game as a designated red zone quarterback.  Due to unfortunate circumstances, the fans got what they wanted....

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 | Tim Lester talks hazy quarterback situation, passing game progress

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2024

Tim Lester claims he’s not a leadoff hitter – too slow, he jokes – but he was still the first of Iowa football’s coordinators to take the podium on Tuesday during the bye week. Without an opening...

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 11, 2024

Quarterback C.J. Beathard is returning to the Jacksonville Jaguars in wake of Trevor Lawrence’s shoulder injury.  The seven-year veteran was signed off Miami’s practice squad on Wednesday. Beathard...

UCLA players huddle during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Column | Iowa football has defined itself with inconsistency this season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s words rang loud and true back in home state of California, especially for the out-of-town team. With just over two minutes to go in Iowa football’s 20-17...

UCLA offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio takes the field during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Photos: Iowa football vs. UCLA

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 9, 2024

The UCLA Bruins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 20-17 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 8. While both teams had three turnovers, UCLA led in total yards and first downs 415-265...

UCLA running back Jalen Berger carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s disheartening loss to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Passing Offense:  C-  Brendan Sullivan began this game on a high note, completing passes of 32 and 59 yards to his roommate, wide receiver Jacob Gill, but it all fell apart after that. Leading...

UCLA wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer breaks tackles during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football’s defense falters again in loss to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – Following a disastrous performance on the road against Michigan State on Oct. 19 that featured missed tackles and the inability to get stops on third down, the Iowa defense vowed to...

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton embraces sudden shift from scout team to starter

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – If there’s one thing Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz knows about Jackson Stratton, it’s that he plays quarterback for the Hawkeyes. Not the starter. Not the second-stringer. But the...

UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano tackles Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan forcing a fumble during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024.

Iowa football falls to UCLA, 20-17, after failure to stop the run and costly turnovers on offense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – The Iowa football team fell to UCLA, 20-17, on Friday night at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Hawkeye starting quarterback Brendan Sullivan left the game in the third quarter due to an ankle...