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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

San Francisco 49ers George Kittle (85) drops a pass while being tackled by Detroit Lions Quandre Diggs (28) in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The Houston Texans incurred the seventh loss of their 2021-22 NFL season Sunday. Houston has played eight games this year. Former Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey has started all eight of the Texans’...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes look to get rushing attack going

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 2, 2021

A message that Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz delivered to the Hawkeyes this week is sticking with starting quarterback Spencer Petras. In back-to-back losses to Michigan and Penn State in the middle...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football notebook: Indiana starts true freshman at QB, Frost talks job security

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2021

Indiana will start its true freshman quarterback, Donaven McCulley, for the second consecutive game, head coach Tom Allen announced Monday. McCulley was originally expected to redshirt for the 2021...

Nailers surround center Tyler Mosienko during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Mosienko had one assist. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Tyler Mosienko brings veteran presence to young Iowa Heartlanders squad

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 1, 2021

It’s 6:39 p.m., 21 minutes before an Iowa Heartlanders game at Xtream Arena. Players have vacated the rink after going through pregame warmups. Yet, one skater remains. With a minute left on...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa forward/center Monika Czinano answer questions from members of the media during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Opinion | With defense, No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball could live up to expectations

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball isn’t used to being the one to beat. The Hawkeyes are accustomed to being the underdogs, the ones with a chip on their shoulder. But after a trip to the Sweet 16 in the...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball picks up first Big Ten Conference win of 2021 season

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Iowa volleyball defeated Michigan State on Friday night, snapping a 12-match losing streak. The match also marked the Hawkeyes’ first win against a Big Ten opponent this season. Iowa put together...

Iowa forward Alyssa Walker goes to kick the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Iowa soccer defeats Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Michigan State defender Samantha White was dribbling the ball at the Spartans’ own end when Iowa forward Alyssa Walker saw a chance to snatch the ball away. When the two players met, the ball...

Wisconsin players hoist the Heartland Trophy during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Iowa has yet to win at Wisconsin since 2015. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 27-7 loss to Wisconsin. Offense — F Oof. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field before a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Opinion | The Iowa offense is bad, and it might not be getting any better

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Kirk Ferentz smirked and let out a somber laugh at the postgame podium when he was informed that Iowa fans weren’t thrilled over the Hawkeyes’ offensive output in a 27-7 loss...

Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III makes a catch over Iowa defensive back Dane Belton during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Davis III averaged 11.8 yards per reception. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football still alive in Big Ten West title race, but division now up for grabs

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Fans have stormed the field in two of Iowa football’s games this season. The first time the Hawkeyes had to fight through a sea of fans to get to the locker room was Oct. 9. Fans...

Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson catches a touchdown during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Ferguson caught three passes for 13 yards and one touchdown. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football team drops to No. 19 in Associated Press poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

The Iowa football team dropped 10 spots to No. 19 in the Week 10 Associated Press poll after losing to Wisconsin, 27-7, in Madison on Saturday. The Hawkeyes were ranked No. 2 in the nation after...

Forward Cole Golka reacts after losing a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Forward Cole Golka scores twice in Iowa Heartlanders’ loss to Toledo

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

The Heartlanders fell, 5-2, to the Toledo Walleye on Saturday at Xtream Arena, but Iowa also produced the first star of the game — forward Cole Golka. The 5-foot-9 right-handed shooter scored...

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