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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz moves to discuss with officials during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz talks bye week, updates injury report

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

Iowa football players and staff took important time away from each other during the Hawkeyes’ bye in Week 7 of the season. Iowa went 3-3 in the first six weeks of the season, including losses...

Oct 9, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Josh Jackson (16) recovers a fumble by Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) during the second half at Highmark Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 17, 2022

Several former Hawkeye football players had solid outings in the NFL’s Week 6 slate. Ravens safety Geno Stone and Giants rookie Dane Belton had six tackles apiece on opposite sides of New York’s...

Oct 8, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers interim head coach Jim Leonhard congratulates wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) after Bell caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field.

Big Ten football notebook | Rutgers fires offensive coordinator, Wisconsin adjusts weekly schedule

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 12, 2022

The Rutgers football team fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sean Gleeson Sunday. The Scarlet Knights rank 109th nationally in total offense with 334 yards per game. Rutgers is 104th...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Reporters asked Ferentz if a more mobile quarterback would benefit the system. Ferentz explained the passing game operates in a system and it would not. “I don't know that the mobility — just having a guy running around, I'm not sure that's going to solve any of our issues,” Ferentz said. “You're not going to be any more open just because a guy is running around.”

Opinion | Complacency at QB, offensive coordinator could keep Iowa football out of national conversation

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 12, 2022

Iowa football has reached an impasse. That much became clear over the course of head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s last two press conferences. The Hawkeyes are struggling...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. After being asked if he would make a quarterback change, Ferentz said no. “What would be the upside,” Ferentz said. According to ESPN, Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras ranks 125 out of 129 total quarterbacks for performance.

Photos: Iowa football coordinators press conference

Jerod Ringwald, Photojournalist October 12, 2022

The Iowa football team hosted a press conference on Wednesday during its bye week. The team brought in offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, special teams coordinator Levar Woods, and defensive coordinator...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with reporters during an Iowa football press conference for the team’s coordinators at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The Hawkeyes hosted the press conference because of the bye week.

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks inconsistencies, job security

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 12, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz thought the Hawkeyes took a step back last week in their 9-6 loss to Illinois in Champaign. Iowa’s offense started drives at Illinois’ 5-yard...

Aug 27, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Jake Gervase (39) and linebacker Jake Hummel (59) tackle Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin (16) in the first half at Paycor Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

Former Iowa football players made their marks on Week 5 of the NFL season in unconventional ways. Against the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jake Gervase converted a fourth down just...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Petras averaged 4.7 yards per pass.

Grading Iowa football’s 9-6 road loss to Illinois

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 9, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Iowa football team will head into its bye week with a 3-3 record after a 9-6 loss to Illinois Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Iowa is tied for last place in the Big Ten West with...

Iowa exits the field after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6.

Iowa football hoping to rest, improve in bye week

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football will enter its bye week at 3-3 following a 9-6 loss to Illinois on Saturday. And the Hawkeyes say their rest is much needed. The Hawkeyes have been playing football...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks out of a timeout huddle during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6.

Opinion | Iowa football faces an uphill climb to bowl eligibility

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 9, 2022

Champaign, Ill. — Iowa football is at a crossroads. The Hawkeyes are 3-3 through the first six games of the season with a bye on tap next week. The Hawkeyes have suggested they’ll break their 2022...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Iowa’s offense had 222 total yards compared to Illinois’ 316.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz stays committed to coaching staff, quarterback

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz won’t be making any changes to his coaching staff this season. With a 9-6 loss to Illinois on Saturday night, Iowa is 3-3 halfway through the season and last...

Illinois kicker Fabrizio Pinton kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Both Iowa and Illinois’ only points were scored with field goals throughout the game.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Illinois

Grace Smith and Daniel McGregor-Huyer October 8, 2022

Illinois snapped its eight-game losing streak against Iowa and defeated them, 9-6, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday. Both teams failed to score touchdowns and their points came...