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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Grading Iowa football’s 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 4, 2022

The Iowa football team won its first game of the 2022 season Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes didn’t score a touchdown, but still beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 7-3....

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis for a safety during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Iowa football’s defense stands tall, outscores South Dakota State in season-opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa's defense did more celebrating in the end zone than its offense did Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes scored two safeties in the second half of their 7-3 win over the South Dakota State...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

‘This kid is a freak’: Tory Taylor’s 10 punts aid Iowa in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa players spent a lot of time near the South Dakota State goal line on Saturday afternoon, but they weren't scoring any touchdowns. Instead, the Hawkeyes were downing Tory Taylor's punts deep in...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evas jumps to celebrate with Iowa offensive lineman Logan Lee during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3. Combined Evans and Lee had 3.5 sacks.

Photos: Iowa football vs. South Dakota State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Isabella Cervantes September 3, 2022

Iowa defeated South Dakota State, 7-3, at Kinnick Stadium. It was the first sellout of a sold-out home season. In the first half, both teams were only able to score field goals. Iowa broke the tie in...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Petras threw for 109 yards.

Opinion | Iowa football’s offense still trending in wrong direction after 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Well, here we go again. After nine months, Iowa’s offense has proven to be in the same place it was during the 2022 Citrus Bowl: the bottom of the barrel. The Hawkeyes’ offense finished the...

Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum prepares to catch the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s touchdown-less 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

The Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3, Saturday afternoon. Neither the Hawkeyes nor the Jackrabbits scored a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes' points...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Iowa football wins unconventional season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Offense was optional Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, as the Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3. The only offensive players to score were placekickers Aaron...