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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

The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Heflin set to realize dreams in Hawkeye debut

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 22, 2020

Growing up just outside of the Mississippi River’s reach in Prophetstown, Illinois, Jack Heflin had two football dreams — play for the Iowa Hawkeyes and compete in the NFL. On Saturday, one...

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches a pass during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

On the Line: Week 1

DI Staff October 22, 2020

Iowa vs. Purdue Robert Read, Pregame Editor: Iowa — Wait, a season is happening? Austin Hanson, Sports Editor: Iowa — We don’t even know Purdue’s starting QB yet. Isaac Goffin, Assistant...

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs with the ball after the catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sept. 7, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (John Mersits/CSM/Zuma Press/TNS)

Week 1 scouting report: Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 22, 2020

Big Ten football has returned and, somewhat surprisingly, so has Purdue’s Rondale Moore. The Boilermakers’ star wide receiver will be one of the biggest threats for Purdue this season and Iowa...

Hawkeye Dallas Clark rushes the endzone for a touchdown against the Redhawks during the third quarter of the Hawkeye's 44-19 victory Sept. 8, 2001 at Kinnick Stadium.

One-on-one with former Iowa tight end Dallas Clark

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 22, 2020

The Daily Iowan: For a lot of people, the run of great Iowa tight ends the last two decades kind of starts with you. Can you talk a little about the history and tradition of the position at Iowa? Dallas...

Justin Fields (1) of the Ohio State Buckeyes tries to get around the tackle of Khaleke Hudson (7) of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. Fields was one of the proponents of restarting the Big Ten conference amind COVID-19 pandemic. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/TNS)

Around the Big Ten: Week 1

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State Breaking: The Buckeyes might be the 2020 Big Ten Champions. Penn State I can wait for the Hawkeyes matchup against the Nittany Lions on Nov. 21. ...

Iowa players line up before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

From postponed to Purdue: Once-unlikely 2020 Iowa football season kicks off Saturday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 22, 2020

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum could best compare the offseason to riding a roller coaster for several months in a row. Wide receiver Tyrone Tracy described trying to keep up with the Big Ten over...

USC running back Stephen Carr (7) picks up second-half yardage against UCLA at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Holiday Bowl scouting report: USC

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2019

Only one game stands in between Iowa and its first 10-win season since 2015. That game, however, comes against an unfamiliar foe with a lethal passing attack. When the Hawkeyes face off against USC...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Smith, Smith-Marsette continue to lead younger receivers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 15, 2019

In 2017, Ihmir Smith-Marsette was a 159-pound undersized freshman receiver embarking on his journey of college football. He fumbled in his first game. That same year, Brandon Smith was a 6-foot-3, 219-pound...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley cheers after the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Stanley played his last regular season game.

On the Line: Bowl Edition

December 15, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. No. 22 USC Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (32-28): Iowa — Keith Duncan-Groza Award revenge game. Thirteen field goals. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (36-24): Iowa — USC couldn't beat Iowa...

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins looks to an official  during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Bowl Edition

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 15, 2019

Dec. 27 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Michigan State vs. Wake Forest 2:20 p.m. | ESPN This is the game Iowa fans watch when they’re sick of talking to family members and are waiting for the real action...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson catches a pass during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson rushed a total of 38 yards.

On the Line: Week 14

November 26, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. Nebraska Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (29-26): Iowa — Nebraska is bad, man. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (33-22): Iowa — Lol, Nebraska. Come on. Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor...

Illinois players break up a huddle before the game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Around the Big Ten: Week 14

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 26, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Chase Young has only played in nine games and still has 16.5 sacks this season. 2. Penn State Losing to the No. 2 team on the road last week, and the opposing...