Iowa athletics announces 5 additional positive COVID-19 cases

These tests were from the week of June 22-28. The athletic department conducted 22 tests in that time frame; 17 came back negative, and five were positive.

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Akrum Wadley alleges mistreatment while at Iowa

The former star running back writes of verbal abuse, unexplained punishments, physical illness and wanting to leave Iowa during his four-year career.

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Peterson: It’s not just the fans who have to radically adjust this college football season

Changes for college football extend to the television announcer booth and advertising concepts.

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A closer look at how the Iowa football investigation may operate

Attorneys will interview hundreds of Hawkeye football players. An expert says it's an opportunity for real change, if that's what Iowa truly wants.

Peterson: Wagering on 2020 college football is truly a gamble

How do you successfully wager on college football this season, without knowing each week which players may have tested positive for COVID-19?

From the archives: Iowa’s Tigerhawk logo through the years

Recruiting: Former state of Wisconsin football star transfers to Iowa

Former Bay Port linebacker Matt Lorbeck spent his first three collegiate seasons at Northern Illinois University.

Peterson: Renewed discussion for no fans at college games

Will fans be allowed into games when the college football season starts in Iowa on Sept. 5?

Iowa announces halt of football ticket sales

The move will allow Iowa to make plans for reduced capacity at Kinnick Stadium ahead of the Sept. 5 season-opener, athletic director Gary Barta says

Iowa re-secures commitment from 2021 Tampa defensive back Jordan Oladokun

Iowa has seemingly re-secured 2021 defensive back Jordan Oladokun, who committed to the Hawkeyes for a second time Sunday afternoon.

Peterson: How the 2020 season could include two Cy-Hawk football games

Bob Bowlsby told Randy Peterson this week, "this is a time when things that wouldn’t be at all acceptable on normal circumstance might be acceptable."

Dillon Doyle, son of former strength coach Chris Doyle, transfers to Baylor

Former Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle has found his new college home in Waco, Texas.

Leistikow: LeVar Woods shares positive change in Iowa football

An important and powerful interview with Iowa's special-teams coordinator, who sees a positive path forward.

Preseason football schedules approved by NCAA

The Hawkeyes and Cyclones can begin fall practices on Aug. 7.

Leistikow: Iowa football saga reveals athletes’ newly realized power

Hawkeye players, current and former, have used a powerful tool — their collective voice — to set the stage for change throughout college football.

Iowa parts ways with strength coach accused of racism

Chris Doyle had been one of Kirk Ferentz's most trusted assistants, but former Hawkeye players say he fostered an atmosphere of bullying and bigotry.

Leistikow: Gary Barta sounds serious about change; actions will tell

The Iowa athletics director said the right things Monday while making the obvious decision to move on from Chris Doyle.

Iowa football: Emotional Gary Barta speaks to reporters about racial bias allegations

Gary Barta gets tearful on the topic of racism

Iowa A.D. Gary Barta feels like recent conversations have gotten beyond the surface on race.

Gary Barta explains settlement with Chris Doyle, what’s next

Hawkeyes athletics director Gary Barta addresses the removal of Chris Doyle from Iowa football in an opening statement on June 15, 2020.

Barta says he’s confident in Kirk Ferentz leading program

Earlier on Monday, the university reached a separation agreement with Chris Doyle, who had been the nation's top-paid strength and conditioning coach.

How Kirk Ferentz can transform Iowa football

It starts with truly listening, the experts say. But Kirk Ferentz could make Iowa a model for college football programs across the nation.

Hawkeye football players tweet freely, at last

Kaevon Merriweather is among the Hawkeyes taking advantage of the ability to tweet powerful messages after a previous ban left players isolated.

Iowa football: Safety Jack Koerner injured in Missouri boating accident

Iowa safety Jack Koerner was one of five people involved in a boating accident Friday night on the Lake of the Ozarks, according to authorities.

Kaevon Merriweather talks about his emphatic Twitter post asking for support from Iowa fans

Kaevon Merriweather talks about his emphatic Twitter post asking for support from Iowa fans.

Ivory Kelly-Martin details the issues within the Iowa program and the change he hopes to bring

Ivory Kelly-Martin details the issues within the Iowa program and the change he hopes to bring.

Keith Duncan: ‘It’s on us as players to really make the change.’

Kirk Ferentz details the “emotional” team meeting that occurred Monday once players returned to camp

Kirk Ferentz: ‘We must be more inclusive’

Iowa's football coach since 1999, Ferentz tells media that he is hurt by what he is hearing and vows to make things better without saying how

Former Iowa star Bielema files lawsuit vs. Arkansas over buyout

Bret Bielema is seeking $7.025M in compensatory damages as part of a lawsuit against the Razorback Foundation alleging violation of buyout agreement.

Photos: Social distancing at Iowa football presser

Changing the way modern football players train

One veteran trainer says modern football players want the explanation behind what they're doing, not just someone who will challenge their manhood

Kirk Ferentz, current players hope ‘emotional’ team meeting is first step in addressin racial issues

Iowa football personnel engaged in a "raw" and "emotional" team meeting as Hawkeye players returned to campus Monday. Those inside the program hope it's a step toward addressing systemic racial allegations.

Analysis: Barta facing precarious legal situation

Firing Chris Doyle could prompt a lawsuit. So could keeping him on the job. Gary Barta has been down this road before, and it cost the school $6.5M.

Former Ball State QB recruit commits to Iowa

Iowa football has added a significant piece to its 2021 recruiting class: an Ohio quarterback formerly committed to Ball State.

Peterson: Inside the proposed opening timeline of the college football season

College football players could soon advance past voluntary workouts to required, routine preseason practices for the opening of football 2020.

Dillon Doyle, son of strength coach Chris Doyle, enters transfer portal

"I'd like to thank my teammates and others in the community for the overwhelming amount of SUPPORT I've received the last few days," Doyle said in a tweet announcing he was entering the NCAA transfer portal.

How will alleged racial discrimination affect Iowa football recruiting?

"More than ever, this is the time where this sort of thing is going to matter to recruits. So could it have an effect on recruiting? Definitely."