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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands the ball off to running back Leshon Williams during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

‘I knew he was there with me tonight’: Iowa football’s Leshon Williams honors late father with touchdown at Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor • September 25, 2022

Iowa football running back Leshon Williams scored the Hawkeyes’ first offensive touchdown of the game against Rutgers on Saturday night. And that touchdown, he said, was in honor of his late father.  Williams...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

Opinion | Iowa football might have found its offensive identity Saturday night

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor • September 25, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J., — Saturday’s Iowa-Rutgers game didn’t go as many projected it to. Initially billed as an Australian “Puntapalooza,” the contest featured fewer than 10 punts between the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball back for a pick-six during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. DeJean’s pick-six was Iowa’s first touchdown of the game.

Defensive back Cooper DeJean continues run of dominance in Iowa’s 27-10 win over Rutgers

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor • September 25, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Kirk Ferentz has never been afraid to fill his roster with players that hail from small high schools. From Super Bowl-winning tight end Dallas Clark to All-Pro offensive lineman...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. DeJean’s interception was taken back for 45 yards.

Grading Iowa football’s Big Ten-opening victory over Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor • September 25, 2022

Iowa football officially started the 2022 Big Ten season 1-0 with a 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes are now 3-1 on the season. Defense led...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee talks to wide receiver Brody Brecht during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor • September 24, 2022

Iowa's defense outscored its own offense again on Saturday night against Rutgers. The Hawkeye defense opened Iowa's scoring as sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean captured an interception for...

Rutgers tight end Johnny Langan dives forward as Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell and company attempt to push him back during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Iowa football forces five turnovers, wins Big Ten-opener against Rutgers

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor • September 24, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Iowa football team downed Rutgers, 27-10, in front of a sellout crowd at SHI Stadium Saturday night. The Scarlet Knights and Hawkeyes are now both 3-1. Iowa picked up the...