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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 offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts to a play during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. Ferentz met his performance objective of scoring more than 25 points in a game. His performance objective states he must average 25 points per game.

Grading Iowa football after 26-16 win over Michigan State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 1, 2023

Passing Offense: C Even though Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara missed practically this entire contest due to his injury, his absence does not excuse that Iowa's passing offense remained a...

Iowa tight end Erick All runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. All had 67 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa tight end Erick All scores Hawkeyes’ first TD of game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 1, 2023

Iowa football's only offensive touchdown drive Saturday evening against Michigan State was almost entirely due to tight end Erick All. Near the end of the second quarter with starting quarterback Cade...

Iowa and Michigan State line up on the line of scrimmage during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa football Week 5 Column | Hawkeyes earn morale-boosting win, but now have a completely different season outlook

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 1, 2023

For better or worse, no Iowa football fan will forget the final September evening of 2023, when the Hawkeyes took on Michigan State. Prior to kickoff, most fans thought this Big Ten battle would be...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Iowa pulls off a comeback win against Michigan State thanks to strong performance by Cooper DeJean and defense

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter October 1, 2023

If one were near Kinnick Stadium around the six-minute mark of the Iowa-Michigan State football game Saturday night, they may have been confused why fans seemed to boo after the Hawkeyes got a turnover...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara stands on the sidelines with crutches after getting injured in the first quarter during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa football quarterback Cade McNamara suffers left leg injury, exits game early in win over Michigan State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Quarterback Cade McNamara’s time with the Iowa football team has been marred by injuries, the latest coming in Saturday’s win against Michigan State. The Michigan transfer had surgery on his...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs during a punt return to the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Highlight to Watch: Cooper DeJean’s game-winning punt return TD

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 30, 2023

When the ball is in Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean's hands, anything can happen. After Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley booted several balls well over DeJean's head, the Iowa native finally got a chance...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns a punt for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Iowa football defeats Michigan State, 26-16, with late-game heroics of Cooper DeJean

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 30, 2023

Iowa football defeated Michigan State, 26-16, Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium, a game where adversity struck early but jubilation prevailed.  After starting quarterback Cade McNamara went down...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara goes down during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa QB Cade McNamara helped off field due to apparent left knee injury

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 30, 2023

Adversity struck early for Iowa football Saturday night against Michigan State, as Hawkeye starting QB Cade McNamara was helped off the field by trainers midway through the first quarter. The Michigan...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy’s longest pass went for 29 yards to wide receiver Andre Anthony. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 5 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter September 28, 2023

Power Rankings  Michigan —  With the return of Harbaugh, this team is rolling.  Penn State — Why isn’t every home game a White Out? Ohio State — Marvin Harrison Jr. is a problem.   ...

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown 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. Moulton carried the ball for 50 yards and two touchdowns.

Five things to watch ahead of Iowa football’s game against Michigan State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

1. Offensive line play  In all of the bad that occurred last Saturday at Happy Valley, the performance of the Iowa offensive line might have been the worst. Both the pass blocking and run blocking...

Photo contributed by Monica Rannals of Wyatt Rannals.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Wyatt Rannals exudes courage and joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Wyatt Rannals loves music. Along with his family and strength, music is one of the consistencies in the 9-year-old’s life that brings joy to a boy with a complex medical history.  At only...

Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker fired amid sexual harassment allegations, leaving void in team leadership

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2023

In 2021, Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker became one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Two years later, he lost his job amid sexual harassment allegations. Tucker first signed...

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