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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson talks to media members during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

One-on-one with new Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2023

The Daily Iowan: So I saw that your dad [Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson] played in the NFL. What knowledge did he pass on to you along the way? Seth Anderson: I mean, he’s taught me a lot about my...

Kid captain Gracelyn Springer smiles as she walks out of the Kinnick tunnel during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Kid Captain Gracelyn Springer faced rare cancer with confidence from the start

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2023

Gracelyn Springer was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare cancer typically found in the leg bones or soft tissue of the chest, abdomen, or limbs, when she was eight years old. But Gracelyn’s tumor...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

New Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is fearless under pressure.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2023

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has grown up with competition. The oldest of three brothers, McNamara has battled with his siblings in various disciplines, whether it be football games in the basement...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey, quarterback Cade McNamara, and linebacker Logan Jones (left to right) sit on the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Iowa football 2023 season preview: New-look Hawkeyes seek to win Big Ten West in its final season of existence

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 22, 2023

Call it a facelift. Call it a rebrand. Call it an upgrade. Any way you slice it, the Iowa football team certainly has a different look heading into the 2023 season. Head coach Kirk Ferentz utilized...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022. Johnson had 109 rushing yards and one touchdown. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 15, 2022

The Iowa football team will head to Nashville for New Years Eve. The 7-5 Hawkeyes will take on the 7-5 Kentucky Wildcats in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Dec....

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson celebrates a recovered fumble 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.

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

DI Staff December 15, 2022

Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. Kentucky Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (29-31): Iowa — Is it Joe Labas or Carson May time? Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (38-22): Kentucky — There will be less than...

Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans scoops up a fumble from Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Evans scored a touchdown on the play. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Not your average Joe: How Iowa football defensive end Joe Evans went from walk-on to starter

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 15, 2022

Iowa football players have Thursdays off during the regular season. And every Thursday, defensive end Joe Evans visits a familiar retreat on the north side of Iowa City. Abby and Spence Evans, Joe’s...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy completed 18 out of 24 passes. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups and power rankings for bowl season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2022

Power rankings Michigan — I was the only on the line picker to correctly predict the outcome of this year’s Ohio State-Michigan game. Ohio State — Ohio State-Michigan for a national title?...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks at Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Petras left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, 24-17.

Tracking which Iowa, Kentucky football players won’t compete in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 14, 2022

The Music City Bowl will be the battle of the backup quarterbacks. Both Iowa and Kentucky football’s offenses will be depleted at the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31, with multiple key players injured,...

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara carries the ball during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Opinion | Cade McNamara will need an adequate supporting cast to fix Iowa football’s offense

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 2, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz and his coaching staff took a bold first step in the renovation of their offense Thursday evening, adding former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara to their 2023...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce avoids a Northwestern defender during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Nebraska on Friday

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 23, 2022

The Iowa football team will play Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium Friday with the Heroes Trophy on the line. Since its inception in 2011, the Heroes Trophy has been won eight times by the Hawkeyes and three...