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Iowa 149-pound Ryder Block returns Ohio State No.10 149-pound Ethan Stiles to the mat during the championship session of the 2025 National Duals Invitational at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Stiles defeated Block 3-2. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 27-12.
University of Iowa Women’s Wrestling Head Coach Clarissa Chun speaks to media representatives during the team’s media day on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Iowa City. Chun, a two-time Olympic wrestler, is the first head coach in the history of the program and looks forward to another season with the Hawkeyes.
Iowa No.3 133-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Ohio State No.8 133-pound Ben Davino during the championship session of the 2025 National Duals Invitational at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Davino defeated Ayala 10-4. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 27-12.
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Football
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton falls from a tackle during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Column | 2025 has turned into a season of what-ifs for Iowa football
A USC fan cheers during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Photos: Iowa Football vs USC
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton runs the ball during a matchup against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans beat the Hawks 26-21.
Iowa football falls apart in second half, loses to USC
Fans watch a football game between No. 20 Iowa and No. 9 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. The Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes 18-16.
Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 12 of the college football season
Iowa wide receiver Sam Phillips reaches out for a ball during a football game between No. 20 Iowa and No. 9 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. Phillips had one reception for 12 yards. The Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes 18-16.
On The Line | The Daily Iowan’s football staff picks a slate of Week 12 college football games
Wrestling
Iowa No. 5 174-pound Patrick Kennedy wrestles Ohio State No. 6 Carson Kharchla during a mens wrestling dual between the No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No.4 Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 24-13. Kharchla defeated Kennedy 7-3.
Iowa men’s wrestling transfer Jordan Williams dances to debut victory
Iowa No. 11 174-pound Patrick Kennedy speaks to members of the media during Session five of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.
Iowa men’s wrestling opens season with shutout victory over Bellarmine
Caleb Hensen and Ridge Lovett prepare to wrestle during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.
Point/Counterpoint | Which Iowa wrestling team will have a better season?
No. 2 125-pound Iowa’s Drake Ayala wrestles No. 9 Rutgers’ Dean Peterson during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Ayala defeated Peterson by decision 4-1.
Column | Iowa men’s wrestling needs to lean on its transfers to find success this season.
Head coach Clarissa Chun answers questions during the second annual Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Oct. 15, 2024.
Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun named 2024 USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year
Men's Basketball
Iowa Basketball team huddle during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Xavier at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Nov. 14, 2025. Iowa had 50 points in the Paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Musketeers 81-62.
Photos: Iowa men’s basketball defeats Xavier University
Iowa guard Kael Combs dribbles the ball past Xavier guard All Wright during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Xavier at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Nov. 14, 2025. Combs contributed 11 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Musketeers 81-62.
Iowa men’s basketball’s Kael Combs shines as reserve point guard
Iowa guard Tavion Banks goes for a layup during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Xavier at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Nov. 14, 2025. Banks contributed 13 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Musketeers 81-62.
Iowa men’s basketball topples Xavier, 81-62, in first power conference matchup of the season
Iowa guard Isaia Howard goes for a layup during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Western Illinois on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Howard contributed 8 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 77-58.
Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes welcome Xavier to Iowa City
Game Day host Laura VandeBerg speaks to the crowd during a football game between No. 20 Iowa and No. 9 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. The Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes 18-16. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)
Iowa Sports Host Laura VandeBerg’s rise to Hawkeye fame
Women's Basketball
Iowa guard Emely Rodriguez drives the ball past Evansville guard Elle Snyder during an Iowa women's basketball game against Evansville on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Purple Aces, 119-43.
Iowa women’s basketball overcomes slow start, earns road victory over Northern Iowa
Freshman guard Addie Deal looks to basket during an in-state rivalry basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Drake Bulldogs 100-58. Deal scored five points and aided three assists for the Hawkeyes. Deal was deemed the No. 18 overall prospect by ESPN in high school.
Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Drake University
Freshman center Layla Hays shoots over sophomore defender Grace Knutson during an in-state rivalry basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Drake Bulldogs 100-58. Hays scored 14 points and collected 10 rebounds for the Hawkeyes. Hays was the No. 70 overall prospect by ESPN in high school.
Iowa women’s basketball showcases impressive depth in victory over Drake
Freshman forward Journey Houston defends box out from Drake defender Brooklin Dailey during an in-state rivalry basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. This is Houston’s first season with the Hawkeyes and was the No. 85 overall prospect by ESPN. Iowa defeated Drake at 100-58.
Iowa women’s basketball tops Drake with second 100-point showing of the season
Game Day host Laura VandeBerg speaks to the crowd during a football game between No. 20 Iowa and No. 9 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. The Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes 18-16. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)
Iowa Sports Host Laura VandeBerg’s rise to Hawkeye fame
Iowa Heartlanders
The Iowa Heartlanders starting lineup stands for the National Anthem before they compete against the Tulsa Oilers on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Heartlanders won the game 2-1.
Heartlanders goalie William Rousseau brings championship legacy to Iowa
Heartlanders’ Jonny Sorenson elevated to alternate captain
Q&A with Iowa Heartlanders alternate captain Yuki Miura
Iowa Heartlanders blanked at home by Fort Wayne Komets
Iowa Heartlanders aim for not just playoffs, but title with new head coach, multiple player acquisitions
Swimming
University of Iowa swimmers await the start of the Hawkeye Invitational Meet at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Iowa competed against Kansas, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, San Diego State, Arkansas, Colorado State, Illinois, and Iowa State. Iowa finished fifth overall with 879 points and three champions.
From reinstating to rebuilding | How the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team carries on a legacy
Iowa’s Olivia Swalley talks introduction to swimming, importance of swim caps
Four Iowa divers qualify for NCAA Zone Diving Championships
Iowa women’s swim and dive team secures second place, shatters records at Hawkeye Invitational
Photos: 2023 Swim and Dive Hawkeye Invitational
Women's Gymnastics
A foam pit and balance beams are seen during the grand opening ceremony of the Nagle-Duda Gymnastic & Spirit Squads Training Center in Iowa City on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The facility was finished in 2024 and sits across the street from the women’s soccer facility on Prairie Meadow Drive.
Iowa continues to invest in women’s gymnastics
UI athletics dedicates Nagle-Duda Gymnastics & Spirit Squads Training Center
Iowa women’s gymnastics closes season out at NCAA Regional in Tuscaloosa
Iowa women’s gymnastics flies high with boost from Emily Erb
Iowa first-year gymnast Auriéle Tran continues stellar freshman campaign against Iowa State
Pregame
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.
Indiana guard Caitlin Clark takes a shot during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Aug. 24. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.
Portraits of Matthew Riedl (left) and Tanner Henningsen (right).
Iowa fans watch the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at The Airliner on Sunday, April 7, 2024. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75.
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