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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 tight end Steven Stilianos blocks Western Michigan linebacker Donald Willis during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 16. The Hawkeyes defeated the broncos, 41-10.

Five things to watch for ahead of Iowa’s game against Northwestern

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

1. Starting momentum  Under normal circumstances, Iowa would have an advantage coming off a bye week, but given this week’s events, I’m not certain that will be the case. The midweek announcement...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws the ball during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Hill had 116 passing yards. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 10 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

Iowa @ Northwestern  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (31-17): Iowa – At least there will finally be real fans at Wrigley.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (25-23): Iowa – A classic 10-3 Big Ten...

Minnesota running back Darius Taylor is pushed out of bounce during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Taylor totaled 59 yards rushing and 25 yards receiving. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Northwestern on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

Iowa football heads to the Friendly Confines to take on Northwestern in the second-annual 'Wildcats Classic.' According to Sports Illustrated, Iowa won its first matchup against the Wildcats in 1897...

A look at the football field built in Wrigley Field for a 2021 game between Northwestern and Purdue. Iowa and Northwestern play there Saturday (2:30 p.m., Peacock).

Iowa football returns to Chicago to face off against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Cooper Worth, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

Chicago's historic Wrigley Field will host an early-November matchup of Midwest rivals, but there won't be any baseball taking place. Instead, the 6-2 Iowa football team will take on  4-4 Northwestern...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs 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. Vines had 7 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Highlight to Watch: Diante Vines’ 36-yard leaping catch against Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 22, 2023

The highlight of the Hawkeyes' opening drive came on third-and-14, when quarterback Deacon Hill, rather than checking the ball down to running back Jaziun Patterson, opted to scramble out of the pocket...

Fans and spirit squad members cheer for Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Highlight to Watch: Cooper DeJean’s overturned 54-yard punt return TD

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 22, 2023

On Saturday evening against Minnesota, Iowa star cornerback Cooper DeJean nearly had himself another game-winning punt return touchdown for the Hawkeyes. With under two minutes to go in the game, the...

An Iowa fan watches a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s defeat against Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 21, 2023

Iowa football lost to Minnesota, 12-10, on Saturday. This was Minnesota’s first win at Kinnick Stadium since 1999 and the first win against Iowa for current Gopher head coach P.J. Fleck, who was...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks to quarterback Deacon Hill during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 21, 2023

Passing Offense: D-  The only reason this mark wasn’t a failure was because Deacon Hill surpassed the 100-yard mark in passing with 116 through the air, more than triple his performance last week....

Iowa head Coach Kirk Ferentz talks to a referee while a play is reviewed during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Iowa Football Week 8 Column | Hawkeyes exposed for needing miracles to ensure victory

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 21, 2023

From elation to deflation to frustration. Such would be an accurate description of the atmosphere inside Kinnick Stadium late in the fourth quarter on Saturday in Iowa football’s 12-10 loss to Minnesota....

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

The game-winning punt return touchdown that wasn’t

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2023

Despite a definite 12-10 loss to Minnesota inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night, the game’s controversial ending left Hawkeye fans with more questions than answers. It was fourth down, Minnesota...

Fans cheer Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean makes a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. In an upset to fans, Referees called that DeJean waived fair catch on his touchdown, bring the score form 16-10 Iowa to the games final score of 12-10, with the Gophers defeating the Hawkeyes.

Iowa football loses to Minnesota, 12-10, in a game decided by penalties and official review

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 21, 2023

For the first time in the 21st century, Minnesota football won a game at Kinnick Stadium, defeating the Hawkeyes, 12-10, in a contest that lacked offense, but was ultimately decided by penalties and...

A Minnesota and Iowa fan conversate before a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Photos: Tailgate – No. 24 Iowa vs. Minnesota

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalsit October 21, 2023

Football fans gathered around Iowa City to tailgate before a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota on Saturday.  Before the game, The Hawkeye’s record sits at 6-1 and Minnesota sits at...