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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa players walk off the field after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 15-6.

Iowa football Week 7 Column | Hawkeyes bend the rules of college football, rewrite seemingly abysmal numbers as side effects of winning

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

It’s only fitting that ESPN’s College GameDay celebrity guest Joe McHale was the only person on the panel of experts who picked Iowa football to beat Wisconsin on Saturday. McHale is arguably best...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with quarterback Deacon Hill during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Hill passed for 37 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

Passing offense: D-  The only reason this mark isn’t a failure is the fact that the Hawkeyes once again lost their top pass-catcher to a brutal leg injury, this time with tight end Erick All. While...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball 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. Taylor punted the ball for 167 yards.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa punter Tory Taylor’s 506 yard day against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

In his postgame press conference following Iowa football's 15-6 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday, Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor said he was in a bit of a "slump" in his first few games in the Black...

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen carries the ball down the field during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 15-6. Allen totaled 103 yards agains Iowa.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive tackle Yahya Black’s safety against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 15, 2023

Iowa football scored every point outcome possible on Saturday against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. Following an 82-yard rushing touchdown from Leshon Williams in the second quarter, Iowa kicker...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams rushes with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football defeats Wisconsin, 15-6, to keep Heartland Trophy in Iowa City

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 14, 2023

Iowa football defeated Wisconsin, 15-6, on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. With just one play over 20 yards on offense, the Hawkeye defense and special teams once again carried the Hawkeyes to a...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams carries the ball 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. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Highlight to watch: Iowa RB Leshon Williams’ 82-yard TD run against Wisconsin.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 14, 2023

After putting up 50 rushing yards in the first quarter Saturday against Wisconsin, Iowa football struck gold in the ground game with the speed and explosiveness of senior running back Leshon Williams. On...

Iowa tight end Erick All walks off the field after an injury during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa TE Erick All leaves game against Wisconsin due to injury

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 14, 2023

The depth of Iowa football's tight end room took yet another hit Saturday afternoon against Wisconsin, as starting TE Erick All left the game against the Badgers due to an apparent right knee injury. On...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball  during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. DeJean totaled 45 yards and three returns against Purdue.

Where and when to watch Iowa football battle Wisconsin on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 12, 2023

Iowa football will look to hold onto the Heartland Trophy Saturday afternoon against Wisconsin. Both squads rank atop the Big Ten West standings, with the Badgers boasting a better conference record...

Iowa football players walk off the field after the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 7 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 12, 2023

Iowa @ Wisconsin Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (24-12): Wisconsin – Madison still blows, but it will be a House of Pain for the Hawkeyes.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (18-18): Iowa – Big Deac...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Johnson rushed for 134 yards and scored one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.(Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 7 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden October 12, 2023

Pete Ruden's (11-7, $997) Picks: Iowa +10 I love betting on double-digit underdogs with slow-moving offenses when there’s a low total. And wouldn’t you know it — that’s exactly what we have...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig and defensive lineman Logan Lee tackle Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Iowa defense sacked Mertz four times and forced a fumble. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s matchup against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 12, 2023

1. Containing Braelon Allen Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz called Allen "a tremendous player” at his press conference on Tuesday, but his words might be an understatement of the Wisconsin running...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill stands out among the rest

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 12, 2023

While others were still learning to swim, Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill was learning to score.  Hill, 4 years old and growing up in Santa Barbara, California, wasn’t on the football field, but...