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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras claps after the national anthem during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye quarterback Spencer Petras settles into game against Kent State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2021

Hawkeye junior quarterback Spencer Petras started out slow in Iowa’s 30-7 victory over Kent State. The second-year starter completed just two of his first five attempts, and at times scrambled...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss looks down at Kent State running back Xavier Williams during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Grading the Iowa football team’s 30-7 win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 30-7 win over Kent State.  Offense — B- Giving the ball to Tyler Goodson always seems...

Kent State wide receiver Keshunn Abram attempts to catch a ball during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7. Abram had 138 yards and one touchdown.

Opinion | Iowa’s victory over Kent State wasn’t always pretty, but a win is a win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team only looked fine in its 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. And that’s fine. Not every game is going to be a convincing victory over a top-20...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson answers questions from Big Ten Network sideline reporter Cole Harvey after a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Iowa football team remains No. 5 in Week 4 AP poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 19, 2021

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz joked during a postgame interview on the Big Ten Network that after his team's relatively sloppy 30-7 win over Kent State on Saturday that the Hawkeyes might drop in the polls. Well,...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. jogs off the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Kirk Ferentz, Tyrone Tracy Jr. comment on controversial replay

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

During the third quarter of No. 5 Iowa's 30-7 win over Kent State on Saturday, Hawkeye receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught a third-down pass from quarterback Spencer Petras to pick up a first down. But...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 30-7 win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team improved to 3-0 on the season and extended its winning streak to nine games with a 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hawkeye fans are loving the...

Iowa defensive linemen Joe Evans and Zach VanValkenburg combine for a sack during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. The Iowa defense forced seven sacks.

Iowa defense pummels Kent State QB, records seven sacks in victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum’s back was against the Duke Slater Field turf in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game when he glanced to his right and saw Iowa defensive linemen Joe Evans and...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Goodson, Hawkeye offense comes together against Kent State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2021

It was Hawkeye junior running back Tyler Goodson’s game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The preseason first-team All-Big Ten selection rushed for 153 yards — a career high — and three touchdowns...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks free from the backfield during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Iowa moves to 3-0 on the season with win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Have a day, Tyler Goodson. The junior All-Big Ten running back accounted for a career-high 153 rushing yards and three touchdowns in No. 5 Iowa's 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium. Goodson's...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson puts up the peace sign while running into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Tyler Goodson breaks loose for second touchdown of the day

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Make it two touchdown runs on the day for Iowa running back Tyler Goodson. After breaking loose for a 46-yard scoring run in the first quarter, the junior took a third-and-nine handoff from the...

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa defense forces safety, Tyler Goodson scores long touchdown run

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

The Iowa defense did it again. On a third-and-three from its own 15-yard line, Kent State's center snapped the ball over his quarterback's head. By the time Dustin Crum jumped on the ball for the...