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Jack Campbell, Iowa’s unconventionally tall linebacker, reaching new heights in dominant junior season

Jack Campbell, Iowa’s unconventionally tall linebacker, reaching new heights in dominant junior season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 7, 2021

Jack Campbell leaned on a podium down the hall from the Hawkeye football team’s locker room after Iowa’s September win over Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium. He resembled a boxer after a 12-round...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 6

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2021

Ahead of No. 3  Iowa football vs. No. 4 Penn State this Saturday, The Daily Iowan’s Assistant Sports Editor Chloe Peterson ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 6 conference...

One-on-one with Iowa running back Tyler Goodson

One-on-one with Iowa running back Tyler Goodson

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 7, 2021

Daily Iowan: First, do you just leave Twitter up to your mom? Is that her expertise? Tyler Goodson: Yeah, so, you know, I always tell my mom she's more famous than me on this campus. Everybody seems...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Kent State running back Marquez Cooper 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)

Where to watch Friday night’s Iowa-Maryland football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 30, 2021

Iowa is under the Friday night lights this week. The No. 5 Hawkeyes are in College Park to take on the Maryland Terrapins. Below is information for the game. Also be sure to check out stories...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football prepared for Friday night lights

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

Hawkeye football is taking on Maryland on Friday at 7 p.m. in the first of Iowa’s two non-Saturday games this season. After a victory over Colorado State Sept. 25, the Hawkeyes have one fewer...

Iowa defensive linemen Zach VanValkenburg rushes the passer 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive end Zach VanValkenburg

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

Daily Iowan: First and foremost, I wanted to ask if you have a favorite TV show or guilty pleasure TV show? Zach VanValkenburg: Favorite TV show? I always kind of finish them. But right now, I don’t...

Iowa's defense lines up against Colorado State's offense during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Explaining the ‘Next Man In’ mentality that makes the Iowa defense great

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

The Iowa defense has a simple mentality this season: Next man in. Everybody, no matter if they’re in the first-string lineup or on the scout team, works like a starter in practice. Any defensive...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 5

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

Daily Iowan sports reporter Chris Werner ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every conference Week 5 matchup in this week’s edition of Around the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes dropped...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins forces Colorado State tight end Trey McBride out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Scouting Notebook: No. 5 Iowa vs. Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 30, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team is in College Park for a Week 5 Friday night clash with Maryland — another undefeated team. Maryland possesses one of the most potent passing games in the nation,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates a touchdown 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.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 5 games

DI Staff September 30, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the No. 5 Iowa vs. Maryland game — as well as four other contests —...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz signs a ball for kid captain Braelynn Krisinger during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14. (Jerod Ringwald.The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Kid Captain BraeLynn Krisinger ready to cheer on Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

BraeLynn Krisinger, the Iowa football team’s Week 5 Kid Captain and a lifelong Hawkeye football fan, is prepared to cheer on her favorite team as it takes the field in Maryland Friday night. The...

Fans wave to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital 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.

Where to watch this weekend’s Iowa-Colorado State football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team is hoping to improve to 4-0 on the season with a win against Colorado State on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are the heavy favorites for the second week...