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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

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema listens to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook | Franklin and Bielema talk to reporters, league receivers transfer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 19, 2021

The 2021 college football season hasn’t been kind to the University of Illinois. The Fighting Illini are currently 2-5. From Sept. 4-25, they suffered through a four-game losing streak. Illinois’...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 18, 2021

Multiple former Iowa football stars contributed to their respective squads during the Week 6 NFL slate. While former Hawkeye tight ends Noah Fant and TJ Hockenson made waves in the passing game,...

Purdue tight end Payne Durham comes down after hurdling Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Durham had 15 yards on five receptions.

Hawkeyes will use bye week to learn, rest, and prepare

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

The Iowa football team had its worst showing of the season Saturday against Purdue, seemingly running out of steam late against the Boilermakers in a 24-7 loss. Now, whether the Hawkeyes like it...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Kelly-Martin had six rushes for 23 yards and a touchdown.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 24-7 loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 24-7 loss to Purdue. Offense — D- It’s tough to find many Brian Ferentz supporters...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. walks off the field after a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | How Iowa responds to Purdue loss will mark turning point of 2021 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

The Purdue football Twitter account tweeted, “We just beat the No. 2 out of Iowa” seconds after the Boilermakers’ 24-7 upset win over the then-No. 2 Hawkeyes on Saturday. That’s a nice way...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell catches a touchdown pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Bell averaged 21.8 yards per reception.

Iowa football team drops to No. 11 in Week 8 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

The Iowa football team kept the program's highest ranking since 1985 for just one week. After falling to Purdue, 24-7, in an upset at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is ranked No. 11 in the Week 8 Associated...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s offense dries up in first loss of season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 16, 2021

At halftime of the Iowa-Purdue game on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes had gained a total of 185 yards — 92 on the ground and 93 through the air.  Although The Hawkeyes had only mustered...

A member of the Purdue spirit squad runs a flag on the field during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Purdue’s upset win over No. 2 Iowa

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 16, 2021

The No. 2 Iowa football team lost its first game of the season on Saturday, falling to Purdue 24-7 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes and the Boilermakers were tied 7-7 late in the second quarter,...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell looks for running space after a completion during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell burns Iowa’s secondary for third year in a row

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 16, 2021

The few Hawkeye fans remaining in the Kinnick Stadium stands by the end of Iowa’s first loss of the season couldn’t help but admire the opposing player who has tormented them for three years in...

Purdue quarterback Aidan OConnell throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue spoils Homecoming, hands No. 2 Iowa first loss of season in upset

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 16, 2021

What a difference a week makes. Seven days after winning a top-five matchup at Kinnick Stadium, No. 2 Iowa (6-1, 3-1) was upset by Purdue (4-2, 2-1), 24-7, at the very same venue. The Boilermakers...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell breaks a tackle from Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Purdue leads No. 2 Iowa, 14-7

Robert Read and Chris Werner October 16, 2021

Purdue leads the No. 2 Iowa football team, 14-7, at halftime of their Week 7 matchup at Kinnick Stadium. The Boilermakers took the lead on their second offensive drive of the game, when quarterback...

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