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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz sits for a portrait in his office on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Ferentz is one win away from surpassing former head coach Hayden Fry's all time win record.

Closing in on win No. 144: Kirk Ferentz approaches history

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 31, 2018

With a win on Saturday, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz will become the program’s coach with the most victories in Hawkeye history. Ferentz sits at 143 wins, the same number that former coach...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls to tight end T.J. Hockensen during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

On The Line: Week One

August 31, 2018

Northern Illinois @ Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor): Iowa - Kirk is getting 144. Next. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor): Iowa- Kirk deserves as much Ben and Jerry’s as he wants after win No. 144. Anna...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) prepares to make a pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 31-21. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Ferentz’s Hawkeyes find success in NFL

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 31, 2018

There are certain teams in college football that consistently grind out NFL-caliber talent. Alabama had a record-setting 12 players picked in the 2018 NFL Draft, for instance. The Crimson Tide have a mind-boggling...

Iowa fans storm the field 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)

Ranking Kirk Ferentz’s top 10 wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

1) 2005 Capital One Bowl: Iowa 30, LSU 25 The Catch. A 56-yard strike from Drew Tate to Warren Holloway as time expired for Holloway’s first and only career touchdown to beat the defending national...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley cuts back during a game against Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Akrum Wadley

November 23, 2017

Daily Iowan Sports Editor Adam Hensley caught up with running back Akrum Wadley, a senior from Newark, New Jersey. Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite album of all time? Akrum Wadley: I listen to a lot...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 13 Power Rankings

November 23, 2017

1. Wisconsin (11-0) I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. My Badgers are going to go 12-0, win the Big Ten title, and still not get picked for the playoffs. It’s not fair. 2. Ohio State (9-2)...

Iowa defensive lineman Nathan Bazata poses for a portrait during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

They said it: Iowa football commentary

November 23, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Josh Jackson, defensive back On being named a Thorpe Award finalist: “It"s cool to be added to the list. It was a goal that I had at the beginning...

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee looks to make a pass Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in State College, Pa. Penn State won over Nebraska 56-44. (Abby Drey/Cetre Daily Times/TNS)

By the numbers: Nebraska

November 23, 2017

This season has Nebraska fans yearning for the glory days. By Pete Ruden [email protected] It’s been a down year for Nebraska, and Cornhusker fans are missing the 1990s more than ever. Nebraska,...

Iowa offensive line Boone Myers celebrates Nick Easley's touchdown during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Myers, Boettger deal with being sidelined senior season

November 23, 2017

The senior years of O-linemen Ike Boettger and Boone Myers took some unforeseen curves. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] This season didn’t go quite how Boone Myers and Ike Boettger...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass 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)

Hawkeye tight ends thriving this season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“When I was getting recruited, I knew this was the ‘Tight End U.’ ” Tight End U, as T.J. Hockenson and many other players and fans tab Iowa, doesn’t command the typical block-first personnel. Kirk...

Iowa fullback Drake Kulick gestures 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)

One on one with Drake Kulick

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is your favorite music artist? Drake Kulick: Machine Gun Kelly. DI: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant? Kulick: That’s tough. I like Bruegger’s Bagels. DI:...