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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 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 O'Connell 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...

DITV Sports: High Rankings for the Iowa Hawks

Julia Richards, DITV Assistant Director October 16, 2021

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds room to run during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 2 Iowa football team hosts Purdue in Homecoming matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 16, 2021

The No. 2 Iowa football team has a chance for some revenge. The Hawkeyes lost in West Lafayette to kick off the 2020 season — Iowa's third loss in its last four games against the Boilermakers....

The DJ gets the crowd ready before Berhana takes the stage during a free concert for Homecoming at the University of Iowa Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

Photos: Tobi Lou with Berhana concert

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist October 16, 2021

A University of Iowa gymnastics member gets pumped during the Iowa Hawkeyes homecoming parade in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

Photos: University of Iowa homecoming parade

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist October 16, 2021