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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

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins and linebacker Jack Campbell celebrate a turnover during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa football’s Hankins named Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

Iowa football’s Matt Hankins was named Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Player of the Week Thursday. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame bestowed the honor upon Hankins following his five-tackle performance...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras passes the ball during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ken O’Keefe, Iowa football quarterbacks preparing for stout Purdue defense

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 13, 2021

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe is focused on the little things. The fundamentals. The monotonous. “The next thing that’s going to be important are the fundamentals,” O’Keefe said...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten notebook: Indiana’s Penix Jr. week-to-week, Gophers’ Potts out for season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

Indiana junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is week-to-week after suffering a shoulder injury against Penn State Oct. 2.  Penix Jr. went down in the third quarter after separating the AC joint...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Kirk Ferentz says Iowa fans who booed Penn State injuries ‘smelled a rat’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Kirk Ferentz knows Iowa football fans are smart. So when the Hawkeye faithful in attendance for Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State at Kinnick Stadium saw Nittany Lion defensive players repeatedly...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins intercepts a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins named Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins has been named the Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week for his performance in Iowa's 23-20 win over Penn State. The senior had previously been named Big Ten Co-Defensive...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss celebrates an interception from teammate Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss out for Purdue game, Terry Roberts to start

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed on Tuesday that starting cornerback Riley Moss is out for the Hawkeyes’ game against Purdue on Saturday because of an injury to his left knee. Moss fell...

Sep 26, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) celebrates his interception against the Washington Football Team during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 11, 2021

Former Hawkeye football defensive back Micah Hyde recorded his first pick six as a professional Sunday. In the Buffalo Bills’ 38-20 road win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Hyde caught a tipped pass...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss not listed on Week 7 depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 11, 2021

Senior cornerback Riley Moss is not listed on the two-deep depth chart that the Iowa football team released on Monday ahead of its Week 7 game against Purdue. Moss left Iowa's 23-20 win over Penn...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins runs with the football after intercepting a pass alongside defensive back Jack Koerner during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20.

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 11, 2021

Iowa senior cornerback Matt Hankins is the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Hankins picked off a pass and was credited with five tackles in Iowa’s 23-20...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras passes the ball during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 23-20 win over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 23-20 win over Penn State. Offense — B- It wasn’t always pretty, but it got the...

Kinnick stadium is seen during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | This Hawkeye football season is becoming a special one

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

The word “special” was used an awful lot by Hawkeye football players and coaches after then-No. 3 Iowa’s 23-20 win over then-No. 4 Penn State on Saturday. They called the atmosphere at Kinnick...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner gets up to celebrate with defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Jack Koerner had one interception in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20.

‘The doughboys:’ How Iowa’s secondary got its nickname

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2021

The Hawkeye secondary found a nickname six games into the season: the doughboys. “We get to the money,” senior cornerback Matt Hankins said after Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State Saturday....

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