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The Daily Iowan

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

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after a first down against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | One Hawkeye to play in Super Bowl

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 29, 2024

Five former members of the Iowa football team came into the conference championship weekend for the NFL, and only one will be advancing to the Super Bowl. Though wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette won...

Iowa fans observe action during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Social media reacts to hiring of Tim Lester as Iowa’s offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Tim Lester has been hired as Iowa football's next offensive coordinator, which was announced Sunday. Hawkeye fans across social media have mixed emotions about the hire, which came three months...

Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Western Michigan Broncos head coach Tim Lester (middle) and players react to their fans after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. The Broncos won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa football hires Tim Lester as offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Kirk Ferentz has found his son's replacement. Tim Lester will serve as Iowa football's offensive coordinator, it was announced Sunday. Sources: Iowa is expected to hire Tim Lester, the former...

Jan 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (21) during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Divisional Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 22, 2024

Thirteen former Hawkeyes came into the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with their respective teams, and just five will advance to the conference round. The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans kicked...

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor announces transfer to Iowa football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 20, 2024

Kadyn Proctor is heading home. The former Alabama offensive tackle from Des Moines, Iowa, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Saturday, according to On3Sports. The 6-foot-8, 365-pounder...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. I guess that is my
biggest complaint and there is not a transparency when you talk about NIL, a lot of embellishment, a lot of stuff going on out there, Ferentz said.

Iowa football: An early look at the 2024 season

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Finishing with a record of 10-4 and clinching the Big Ten West title, the Iowa football team enters the offseason with a lot of questions but also optimism. Head coach Kirk Ferentz will enter his 26th...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey catches the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Heading into the new year, Iowa football boasts plenty of familiar faces

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 16, 2024

In the modern era of college football, change is constant, specifically in roster turnover. Whether due to immediate eligibility-transfers, declaring for the NFL Draft, or choosing to give up the...

Iowa assistant defensive coordinator Seth Wallace yells at his players during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect  Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football coach Seth Wallace receives promotion, Phil Parker earns raise

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

While the offensive coordinator position for Iowa football remains vacant, change continues to strike the coaching staff of the Hawkeyes. Less than a week after ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that wide...

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs after a catch during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Wild Card Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 16, 2024

Football alumni represented the University of Iowa in all but one game during the NFL's first round of the playoffs. Thirteen Hawkeyes played throughout Wild Card Weekend. Former Hawkeyes suited...

Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Iowa tight end Erick All declares for NFL Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Iowa tight end Erick All announced Monday on social media that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. After four seasons with Michigan, where he caught 54 passes for 565 yards and helped lead the Wolverines...

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland waits for questions from the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland will not return to Hawkeyes next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 12, 2024

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland will not return to the Hawkeyes in 2024, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Copeland has been Iowa's wide receiver coach since 2017, joining the staff after...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte runs the ball after catching an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football’s Quinn Schulte announces return for extra season of eligibility

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Leading into bowl preparation for Tennessee in late December, the Iowa football team stood at losing potentially six starters on its stout defense – a unit that allowed just 14.8 points per game...

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