Big Ten announces starting date for 10-game football schedule

The Big Ten plans to kick off its Big Ten college football schedule of conference games on Sept. 5 but leave flexibility due to coronavirus concerns.

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Podcast: Conclusions from Iowa football investigation

What stood out from the Husch Blackwell report and the news conference of Kirk Ferentz and Gary Barta.

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Iowa WBB adds second 2022 commit in less than two weeks

Nebraska guard Taylor McCabe is Iowa's third recruit in the 2022 class and the first from outside the state.

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Hawkeye great Luka Garza back for final season

Garza's decision comes with much risk, with a lucrative European offer on the table and no guarantee that a college season will occur

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‘Final Four potential’: Reaction to Garza returning to Iowa

Hawkeye fans around the state were abuzz with the news Sunday. But there's been plenty of national reaction to Garza's decision, too.

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Leistikow: 4 perplexing paragraphs in Iowa football report

The Husch Blackwell report used one page out of 28 to delve into numerous allegations that one coach sabotaged their NFL futures.

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Gary Barta on Brian Ferentz, systemic racism

Gary Barta says that there is no need for further Iowa football personnel changes after getting detailed reports from the Husch Blackwell law firm.

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Recruiting mailbag: If Iowa misses on Fidone, who’s the next TE target?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your recruiting questions in his online mailbag.

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Former Hawkeyes optimistic program is on right track

Kirk Ferentz's former players have been keeping a close watch on what has unfolded with Hawkeye program. Four of them offer affirmation of its direction.

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Iowa football probe leaves Brian Ferentz role a mystery

Kirk Ferentz and Gary Barta are hesitant to talk about Brian Ferentz, although two Iowa coaches have had accusations against them placed in their personnel files.

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Leistikow: Kirk Ferentz willing to stake legacy on racial bias response

The Hawkeyes' head coach, days before his 65th birthday, says he wants players past and present to continue to "call me out" on racial inequities.

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Kirk Ferentz on cutting ties with Chris Doyle

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz explains why he made the decision to remove longtime assistant Chris Doyle from Hawkeye program. Hear what he says:

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Gary Barta says no football personnel changes

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta explains that no fooball coaches will be losing their job, but that other training will happen. Listen:

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Kirk Ferentz addresses his future and son Brian

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz answers a few questions in the wake of the release of the outside investigation into racism and mistreatment in his program.

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Kirk Ferentz apologizes to former players

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to allegations of Black former players about racism and offers an apology.

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No additional personnel changes amid investigation into Iowa football program

No further personnel changes expected after the separation with Chris Doyle, despite report finding that issues were "not just a Chris Doyle problem."

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Noteworthy excerpts from Husch Blackwell’s review of Iowa football

Below are some of the most noteworthy findings from the report. Husch Blackwell interviewed 111 people, including 45 current and 29 former members of the football team and 36 current and former employees.

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Leistikow: Thoughts on results of Iowa football investigation

A lengthy report distributed by Iowa, via the Husch Blackwell law firm, described troubling practices and the need for significant changes.

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Iowa football review: Black players felt marginalized by ‘Iowa way’

Longtime strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle was removed in June. There will be no other personnel changes, the university has decided.

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Iowa football racial disparity report: Read Husch Blackwell report here

The report suggests additional action steps to be implemented by Iowa athletics to address the concerns brought forward to investigators.

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COVID-19 cases shut down Iowa men’s basketball workouts

The two Hawkeyes tested positive Monday, after the entire athletic department reported only a single positive case last week.

Leistikow: Jordan Lomax details Doyle’s ‘untouchable’ influence

Jordan Lomax, a former team captain, shares his perspective on Chris Doyle, Kirk Ferentz and a 2017 interaction with Black players on Iowa's team.

Peterson: Does Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak ripple to college football?

What ramifications, if any, will the Miami Marlins' COVID-19 problem have on college football's decision-makers?

College football has no real plan for a season

If college football happens successfully, it’s because the virus has been suppressed to where teams have a chance to avoid it. That time is not now.

Peterson: Just assume we’ll have fall football

No one wants to be the person that pulls a cord on a sport that a lot of people think will eventually be pulled. No one is leading college football.

Leistikow: Analyzing Iowa’s finances by sport

Eliminating sports programs seen as financial liabilities could be one avenue athletic directors take, but it's not an easy discussion.

Joe Toussaint could be ‘X’ factor on top-5 Hawkeye team

The speedy sophomore dazzled at times a year ago, but knows he must find more consistency in Year 2. He sees big things for Hawkeyes, if a season is played.

Iowa basketball 2021 recruiting big board

Here are some of the top 2021 Iowa targets to keep an eye on as the summer wears on.

Photos: You are really beautiful, Iowa City

Phil Parker: Hawkeye players told me not to change

The 22nd-year Iowa coach said in a radio interview that he believes he can speak forcefully to his Hawkeyes because "they know me like I'm family."

Iowa City/Coralville to host premiere USA Wrestling event this fall

USA Wrestling is bringing one of its premiere events to Iowa this fall.

Johnston 2022 forward Jada Gyamfi commits to Iowa basketball

With Jada Gyamfi, Iowa women's basketball has added a significant in-state piece to its 2022 class.

How election could be impacted by a fall without football

How could a fall without football impact politics? Donald Trump is up for re-election as are governors in six states home to FBS football programs.

How do you play football amid coronavirus? Issues staggering

The only way to play football amid this pandemic is to accept that transmitting the coronavirus to teammates and opponents alike is inevitable.

Fall without football would have long-term financial implications

For the NFL and college athletics departments, the implications of a disrupted season would be staggering, far-reaching and compounded by unknowns.

Peterson: Recalling college sports without a pandemic

It’s been a summer like none other, and it’s not likely to change anytime soon. We aren’t even certain there will be a college football season.

Leistikow: Barta, Ferentz have motivation to fix racial issues

Knowing that Barta and Ferentz knew of the Iowa football program's racial inequities in April 2019 stirs up more conversation.

NFL, players union agree on COVID-19 testing protocols

The NFL and the NFLPA agree on daily COVID-19 testing protocols as rookies begin reporting to training camp.

Ferentz knew of racial issues in Hawkeye sports in 2019

The Hawkeye football coach apparently took little action after reading the report last year. His program is under fire for treatment of Black players.