Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Clarke guard Nicole McDermott defends her toward the basket during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Clark played for 15 minutes and 43 seconds, scoring 24 points for Iowa. McDermott, a Cascade, Iowa, native, scored 10 points for Clarke. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball steamrolls Clarke University in final exhibition matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2023

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team looked in prime shape in a 122-49 exhibition win over Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday. The exhibition marked the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Vines had 7 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Highlight to Watch: Diante Vines’ 36-yard leaping catch against Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 22, 2023

The highlight of the Hawkeyes' opening drive came on third-and-14, when quarterback Deacon Hill, rather than checking the ball down to running back Jaziun Patterson, opted to scramble out of the pocket...

Fans and spirit squad members cheer for Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Highlight to Watch: Cooper DeJean’s overturned 54-yard punt return TD

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 22, 2023

On Saturday evening against Minnesota, Iowa star cornerback Cooper DeJean nearly had himself another game-winning punt return touchdown for the Hawkeyes. With under two minutes to go in the game, the...

An Iowa fan watches a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s defeat against Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 21, 2023

Iowa football lost to Minnesota, 12-10, on Saturday. This was Minnesota’s first win at Kinnick Stadium since 1999 and the first win against Iowa for current Gopher head coach P.J. Fleck, who was...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks to quarterback Deacon Hill during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 21, 2023

Passing Offense: D-  The only reason this mark wasn’t a failure was because Deacon Hill surpassed the 100-yard mark in passing with 116 through the air, more than triple his performance last week....

Iowa head Coach Kirk Ferentz talks to a referee while a play is reviewed during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Iowa Football Week 8 Column | Hawkeyes exposed for needing miracles to ensure victory

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 21, 2023

From elation to deflation to frustration. Such would be an accurate description of the atmosphere inside Kinnick Stadium late in the fourth quarter on Saturday in Iowa football’s 12-10 loss to Minnesota....

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

The game-winning punt return touchdown that wasn’t

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2023

Despite a definite 12-10 loss to Minnesota inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night, the game’s controversial ending left Hawkeye fans with more questions than answers. It was fourth down, Minnesota...

A fan reacts after officials overturned Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean’s punt return touchdown during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa Football vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett October 21, 2023

Minnesota defeated No. 24 Iowa, 12-10, during a football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Golden Gophers took home the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy for the first time in eight years.  Minnesota...

Fans cheer Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean makes a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. In an upset to fans, Referees called that DeJean waived fair catch on his touchdown, bring the score form 16-10 Iowa to the games final score of 12-10, with the Gophers defeating the Hawkeyes.

Iowa football loses to Minnesota, 12-10, in a game decided by penalties and official review

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 21, 2023

For the first time in the 21st century, Minnesota football won a game at Kinnick Stadium, defeating the Hawkeyes, 12-10, in a contest that lacked offense, but was ultimately decided by penalties and...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks to crowd During Mariannette Miller-Meeks Political Tailgate in Coralville, on Oct 20, 2023.

GOP presidential hopefuls make pitch to Johnson County voters Friday

Liam Halawith and Natalie Miller October 21, 2023

Standing on the bed of a bright red pick-up truck in the Streb Construction building in Coralville on Friday night, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, kicked off her annual fundraiser the...

Ron DeSantis speaks to crowd During Mariannette Miller-Meeks Political Tailgate in Coralville, on Oct 20, 2023.

Republican politicians call to defund some U.S. colleges

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 21, 2023

Several weeks after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Iowa politicians and Republican presidential candidates have been steadfast in their support for Israel. The Israel-Hamas war claimed over...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras dives in for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football hosts Minnesota in battle for Floyd of Rosedale trophy

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2023

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The No. 24 Iowa football team will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers inside Kinnick Stadium in yet another battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy with kickoff set for 2:33 p.m. The...