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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras exits the field during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Petras played the whole game after recently rotating with Alex Padilla. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 1 college football games

DI Staff September 1, 2022

South Dakota State @ Iowa Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (0-0): Iowa — The Hawkeyes are on upset alert this week. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (0-0): Iowa — Will Iowa learn from 2016? Maybe. Chris...

South Dakota State head coach John Stiegelmeier leads drills during football practice on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

‘It’s going to be a tough game’: South Dakota State prepped for Iowa football

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 31, 2022

South Dakota State head football coach John Stiegelmeier said there’s no doubt in his mind that Iowa will be the best team he’s faced in his 35 years with the Jackrabbits. The Hawkeyes and Jackrabbits...

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22.

Big Ten football notebook | Michigan to play two quarterbacks, Northwestern upsets Nebraska in Ireland

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2022

The Michigan football team engaged in an open quarterback competition between senior Cade McNamara and sophomore J.J. McCarthy through the offseason. With the Wolverines’ season set to kick off...

Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Tyler Goodson (39) stiff-arms Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Former Iowa football standouts earning NFL roster spots, practice squad opportunities

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter August 31, 2022

Thirty former Hawkeye football players survived the NFL’s final round of player cuts on Tuesday to make Week 1 active rosters. Many past Hawkeyes were obvious locks to make their team’s rosters....

Iowa wide receiver Jack Johnson scores a touchdown during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Iowa football notebook | Petras named starting quarterback, Hawkeyes thin at wide receiver

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor August 30, 2022

Fifth-year senior Riley Moss remembers the last time Iowa football lost to an FCS team. Moss, who joined the Hawkeye football program in 2018, went to Iowa’s 2016 game against North Dakota State. The...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs after completing a catch during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Nico Ragaini not listed on Iowa football’s Week 1 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 29, 2022

Nico Ragaini’s name was missing from the depth chart Iowa football released Monday. The senior wideout was a projected starter on the two-deeps the Hawkeyes distributed in March and July. In Ragaini’s...

Liberty poses with the Tightens trophy during a football game between City High and Liberty at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Liberty defeated City High 36-19.

Photos: ‘Clash at Kinnick’

Isabella Cervantes, Photo Editor August 27, 2022

Liberty Lightning defeated the City High Little Hawks, 36-19, during the Clash at Kinnick in Iowa City on Friday. This was the first time in 40 years high school teams touched the field. City High,...

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...