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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Robert Read

Robert Read, Pregame Editor

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Robert Read is entering his second year as the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and sport studies. As a freshman, he worked as a sports reporter before becoming the assistant sports editor and then sports editor as a sophomore. He has covered a variety of sports at the DI, including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track and field.

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 7, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries 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.

Hawkeyes excel in all three phases for dominant victory over Spartans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 7, 2020
Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Iowa defeats Michigan State, picks up first victory of 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 7, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Michigan State, 35-0, at halftime

Robert Read and Isaac Goffin
November 7, 2020
Iowa cornerback Riley Moss (33) celebrates an interception with teammates Jake Gervase (30) and Geno Stone (8) during Iowa’s game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Charlie Jones takes punt return to the house, Riley Moss follows that up with pick six

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 7, 2020
Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches a pass during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Brandon Smith goes up high for second TD reception of the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 7, 2020
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates a run in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Early scoring drive puts Iowa up 7-0 over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 7, 2020
Members of the media record Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Around the Big Ten: Week 3

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 5, 2020
A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Live updates: Twitter reactions as Election Day unfolds in Iowa

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 3, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Iowa football notebook: Ferentz expects Smith-Marsette back after one-game suspension, talks MSU matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 3, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 2, 2020
Iowa Quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Grading Iowa’s Week 2 performance against Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 1, 2020
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Opinion | The Big Ten West is wide open, but Iowa isn’t part of the race

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 1, 2020
Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dives over other players during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette suspended for Michigan State game following OWI arrest

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 1, 2020
Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dodges Northwestern’s Defensive Back Cameron Ruiz during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football player Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrested for OWI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
November 1, 2020
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s loss to Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 31, 2020
Iowa Defensive Lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) and Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon tackle Northwestern Quarterback Peyton Ramsey during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa fails to finish for second week in a row, falls to 0-2 on the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 31, 2020
Iowa Running Back Tyler Goodson makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Goodson’s was the second touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

Early lead not enough as Hawkeyes drop home-opener to Wildcats

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 31, 2020
Players kneel and stand for the national anthem before the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Head Coach Kirk Ferentz did not kneel for the anthem. Iowa is leading Northwestern with a score of 20-14 at the half. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

More than two dozen Iowa football players kneel during national anthem

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 31, 2020
Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Iowa is leading Northwestern with a score of 20-14 at the half. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Northwestern, 20-14, at halftime

Robert Read and Chris Werner
October 31, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza goes in for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team will officially host North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 30, 2020
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a game against Ohio State at Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Week 2 scouting report: Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 29, 2020
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Iowa men’s basketball team reportedly adds North Carolina to nonconference schedule

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 29, 2020
Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Two Hawkeye football players enter NCAA transfer portal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 29, 2020
Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst takes the field before Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Wisconsin-Nebraska Week 2 football game canceled

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 28, 2020
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) passes the ball in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA Today)

Iowa football notebook: Petras stresses need for consistency, Cronk talks facing his former roommate

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 27, 2020
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson tackles MTSU wide receiver DJ England Middle Chisolm during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Analyzing the Iowa football team’s Week 2 depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 26, 2020
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.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 26, 2020
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers safety Jalen Graham (6) defends in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium. in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Grading the Iowa football team’s performance against Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 25, 2020
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers try and tackle him in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Opinion | Hawkeyes make too many self-inflicted mistakes to open season with win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 25, 2020
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Social media reactions following Iowa’s loss at Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 24, 2020
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) intercepts the ball in front of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY).

Iowa secondary burned by Purdue WR David Bell for second year in a row

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 24, 2020
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers try and tackle him in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Iowa falls to Purdue in 2020 season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 24, 2020
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates a run in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Week 1 halftime reactions: Iowa leads Purdue, 17-14

Robert Read and Austin Hanson
October 24, 2020
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson tackles MTSU wide receiver DJ England Middle Chisolm during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Iowa linebackers Jack Campbell, Seth Benson out for Saturday’s game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 24, 2020
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)

Star Purdue WR Rondale Moore ruled out for Saturday’s game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 23, 2020
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

C.J. Fredrick

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 20, 2020
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. Tracy, Jr. scored first in the game with this 23-yard carry.

Iowa’s Tyrone Tracy will kneel during national anthem Saturday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 20, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz watch the game during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Attorney for eight former Hawkeye football players responds to UI rejecting demands

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 19, 2020
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Matt Nelson (67) stretches during their joint training camp practice with the New England Patriots at their team headquarters in Allen Park, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Nelson key to Detroit’s rushing success, Kittle dominates on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 6

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 19, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza looks to Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Iowa, Gonzaga men’s basketball teams will officially compete Dec. 19 in Sioux Falls

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 19, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 19, 2020
Iowa players take the field during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Opinion | Week 1 is here, but challenges remain

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 18, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Kirk Ferentz responds to demand letter from former players

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 18, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Eight former Iowa football players demand removal of Kirk and Brian Ferentz, Gary Barta

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 18, 2020
(From left) Iowa assistant coach Jim Zalesky, Royce Alger, head coach Dan Gable and Tom Brands give encouragement during a meet.

Gable takes the stage at Trump rally in Des Moines

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 14, 2020
Iowa defensive back Dane Belton tackles Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Dane Belton a versatile piece in the Hawkeye secondary

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 14, 2020
Iowa’s 285-pound Tony Cassioppi grapples with Oklahoma State’s Austin Harris during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 3 Cassioppi defeated Harris by major decision, 11-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

NCAA to grant all winter sport athletes an additional year of eligibility

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 14, 2020
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball 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 center Tyler Linderbaum named to Rimington Trophy Watch List

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 14, 2020
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette jumps over Miami (Ohio) defensive back Sterling Weatherford during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Talented Hawkeye receiving corps focused on living up to the hype

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 13, 2020
Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson shakes up diet for senior season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 12, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 12, 2020
Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Game time set for Iowa-Purdue football matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 12, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Tyler Goodson prepared to take on role as Iowa’s featured running back

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 11, 2020
Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Save Iowa Sports group proposes moving four cut Hawkeye sports out of UI athletics department

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 11, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department selling cutouts for home football games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 8, 2020
Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz addresses members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Brian Ferentz, Seth Wallace respond publicly for first time to allegations against them, Hawkeye football program

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 8, 2020
Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith completes a catch during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Iowa football releases preseason depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 8, 2020
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner tackles USC tailback Vavae Malepeai during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Jack Koerner fully recovered after ‘freaky’ watercraft accident

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 7, 2020
Iowa players run onto the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Niemann, Campbell among Iowa linebackers prepared to step up this season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 7, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Iowa men’s basketball team will reportedly play Gonzaga at the Sanford Pentagon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 6, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras makes a pass 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s new starting quarterback Spencer Petras confident heading into 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 6, 2020
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Former Hawkeyes show up in prime time in Week 4 of NFL season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 5, 2020
Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Colbert answered questions regarding the current environment within the team and the growing communication between the players.

Two Iowa football players opt out of 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 5, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 5, 2020
Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston stands in the South end-zone during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Hawkeye football defense preview: Filling the gaps in the lineup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 1, 2020
Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Iowa football team to honor legendary coach Hayden Fry with patch on jersey

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
October 1, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras makes a pass 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.

Hawkeye football offense preview: A new QB with plenty of targets

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 30, 2020
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Conference announces partnership with Biodesix, Inc. and Quidel Corporation

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 30, 2020
Defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa of Iowa runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on February 29, 2020.

Epenesa records first sack, Hockenson sets franchise record in week three of NFL season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 28, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 28, 2020

Daviyon Nixon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 27, 2020

Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 24, 2020
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta (left) and UI President Bruce Harreld (right) speak during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

UI Athletics Department projects $40-60 million deficit despite football’s return, four cut sports remain eliminated

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 23, 2020

5-3

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 22, 2020
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a ball during training camp at UCHealth Training Center on Aug. 11, 2019 in Englewood, Colo.

Fant scores again, Scherff suffers knee injury in second week of NFL season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 21, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 21, 2020
Iowa wideout Nico Ragaini scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Breaking down the third edition of Iowa’s 2020 football schedule

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 20, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferenzt and members of the Iowa football team walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Hawkeye football season this fall will be anything but normal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 20, 2020
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.

Big Ten unveils new schedule, Iowa opens 2020 football season Oct. 24 at Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 19, 2020
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

College Football Playoff Committee facing unique challenges this season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 17, 2020
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren speaks about the cancellation of the men’s basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten schools to collectively share cost of rapid COVID-19 tests

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 17, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Kirk Ferentz: ‘Small number’ of Iowa football players have expressed concerns over playing amid COVID-19

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 17, 2020
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta (left) and UI President Bruce Harreld (right) speak during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Despite Big Ten football returning this fall, Iowa’s sports cuts remain final

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 17, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

NCAA sets Nov. 25 as start date for college basketball seasons

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2020
Iowa assistant coach Ryan Morningstar reacts to a match during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Assistant Iowa wrestling coach Ryan Morningstar: ‘I feel great’ after suffering stroke in August

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Hawkeyes react to Big Ten’s decision to play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Big Ten will not sell public tickets to football games this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2020
Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Big Ten calls an audible, will play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2020
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a ball during training camp at UCHealth Training Center on Aug. 11, 2019 in Englewood, Colo. (Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes shine in primetime, Kittle suffers knee injury in NFL’s opening week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 15, 2020
University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

UI Athletics projecting $96.9 million loss in revenue, budget does not account for potential football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 15, 2020
Iowa forward Ryan Kriener and Iowa guard Luka Garza fight for the rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Kriener, Garza named co-winners of Chris Street Award

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 15, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2020

Yes — An ugly loss to start the season doesn’t have to define the Cyclones

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 13, 2020
Gophers Athletic Director Mark Coyle speaking at a November news conference. (Star Tribune/MCT)

University of Minnesota to discontinue four sports programs at end of their 2020-21 competition seasons

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 10, 2020
San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Opinion | Hawkeye storylines to watch as the NFL season kicks off

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 9, 2020
University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Iowa athletics department cuts 40 positions, reduces pay for some employees

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 8, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa resumes workouts, athletic department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 8, 2020
Spectators watch the action 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 lawmakers ask Big Ten to reconsider postponed football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
September 8, 2020
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