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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s rise from ‘Next Man In’ to Iowa football’s No. 1 wide receiver

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2021

A bookcase stands in the front entryway of Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s childhood home in Camby, Indiana. But it’s not filled with books. Instead, trophies rewarding Tyrone Sr. and...

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.

One-on-one with Iowa punter Tory Taylor

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 2, 2021

Daily Iowan Football Reporter Chris Werner spoke with Iowa punter Tory Taylor during a 1-on-1 interview at Iowa football Media Day in August. Below is a transcript of their conversation, where Taylor...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 1

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 2, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Pregame Editor Robert Read ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 1 conference contest in the season debut of Around the Big Ten. Here are the full rankings,...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. searches for his teammates after finishing an interview during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Week 1 scouting notebook: Iowa vs. Indiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 2, 2021

The Iowa football team faces off against Indiana on Saturday in a ranked matchup to kick off both teams’ 2021 seasons. Indiana finished last season with a 6-2 record and is ranked in the preseason...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

On the Line: The Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 1 games

DI Staff September 2, 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. 17 Indiana vs. No. 18 Iowa game — as well as four other contests...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (left) chases after Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson (right) during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Opinion | Bold predictions for the 2021 Iowa football season

Robert Read, Austin Hanson, Chloe Peterson, and Chris Werner September 2, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s football staff is going bold to start the season. All four members of the DI staff dedicated to covering the Hawkeye football team made a bold prediction ahead of Iowa’s season-opener...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles MTSU's Gregory Grate, Jr. during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa football hoping to ‘set the tone’ for the season against Indiana

Chris Werner, Football Reporter September 2, 2021

That’s what Iowa’s junior running back Tyler Goodson said Saturday’s season-opening contest against Indiana could do for the rest of the Hawkeyes’ 12-game regular-season slate.  The 17th-ranked...

Iowa kid captain Drew Hennigan answers questions during an interview with ABC during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Drew Hennigan excited to welcome fans back to Kinnick Stadium

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor September 2, 2021

Drew Hennigan is ecstatic to be the first Kid Captain for the 2021 Hawkeye football season. “It’s kind of cool because even my jersey says No. 1 and I’m the first game,” he said. “......

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp goes for a layup during a basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

On the Line: Iowa-Gonzaga men’s basketball edition

DI Staff December 17, 2020

No. 3 Iowa vs. No. 1 Gonzaga Robert Read, Pregame Editor (18-19): Gonzaga — *Ducks* Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (23-13): Iowa — Fran’s face will be red with joy, not rage. Isaac Goffin,...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks with the assistant coaches during a timeout for the basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

Hawkeye history: Looking back at the Iowa men’s basketball team’s previous matchups with No. 1 teams

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

Dating back to the 1949-50 season, the Iowa men’s basketball program is 3-20 against teams ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll. Saturday’s matchup against top-ranked Gonzaga is Iowa’s opportunity...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon moves to block a pass during a basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

By the Numbers | Hawkeyes, Zags feature two elite offenses

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team has played up to its ranking through six games this season, and the numbers back that up. The 6-0 Hawkeyes have scored 93 points or more in every game this...

Grand Marshal B.J. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

One-on-one with former Iowa guard B.J. Armstrong

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

The Daily Iowan: I wanted to start by asking you about your time at Iowa. What do you remember? What were some of your favorite moments as a Hawkeye? B.J. Armstrong: I just have fond memories about...