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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

Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Former President Donald Trump endorses Chuck Grassley for U.S. Senate

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor October 9, 2021

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Chuck Grassley at a Des Moines Rally Saturday night, saying the seven-term U.S. Senator has been a powerful force for conservative causes in the Senate. "I'm...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs downfield after catching a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Ragaini records game-winning touchdown, No. 3 Iowa downs No. 4 Penn State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2021

Hawkeye junior wide receiver Nico Ragaini came to Iowa for big time football. And he got it Saturday night. The wide receiver from New Haven, Connecticut, made the game-winning catch with six...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones rushes the football on a sweep play during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

Have a night, Hawkeye fans. After the No. 3 Iowa football team's 23-20 win over No. 4 Penn State, Twitter has been a place to celebrate one of the marquee victories of the Kirk Ferentz era. The...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson runs the ball during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

No. 3 Iowa completes comeback, defeats No. 4 Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

Party like it's 1985. The No. 3 Iowa football team defeated No. 4 Penn State, 23-20, in the first matchup between top-five teams at Kinnick Stadium in 36 years. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hit...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss out for game after leaving with injury

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

UPDATE: Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said postgame that he will know more about Moss' injury on Sunday, but that he feels optimistic at the moment. Iowa defeated Penn State, 23-20. Iowa cornerback...

Halftime reactions: No. 4 Penn State leads No. 3 Iowa, 17-10

Halftime reactions: No. 4 Penn State leads No. 3 Iowa, 17-10

Robert Read and Chloe Peterson October 9, 2021

The No. 4 Penn State football team leads No. 3 Iowa 17-10 at halftime. The Hawkeyes jumped onto the scoreboard first. Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford threw an interception Jestin Jacobs on...

The Hawkeyes take the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Live updates: No. 3 Iowa football matches up against No. 4 Penn State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2021

Hawkeye football is taking on No. 4 Penn State for a top-five Saturday afternoon matchup. Both the Hawkeyes and the Nittany Lions are undefeated on the 2021 season at 5-0, and Iowa is hosting the...

The sunrises as fans arrive before the FOX Big Noon Kickoff show on the Pentacrest before a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. This was Big Noon Kickoff’s first time in Iowa City and the first top five match up at Kinnick since 1985. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show in Iowa City

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 9, 2021

FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show aired live from Iowa City Saturday morning ahead of the No. 3 Iowa vs. No. 4 Penn State game, which will kick off at 3:05 p.m. at Kinnick Stadium. The FOX panel...