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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins walks off the field during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Utah State in its season-opening game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 1, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes look to improve upon an 8-5 2022 season and win the Big Ten West for the first time in 2021.  With USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington joining the Big Ten conference next season, the...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) runs after a reception  during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 1 of the Iowa football season

Pete Ruden and Matt McGowan September 1, 2023

Pete Ruden's Picks Iowa -25 I don’t love laying a number this big with Iowa, but this reminds me of last year’s game against Nevada. Iowa entered as a 24.5-point favorite and swiftly decimated...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey gets hit by Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lachey caught five passes for 77 yards and received more targets later in the game after starting tight end Sam LaPorta exited with injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 1 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 1, 2023

Utah State @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (0-0): Iowa – I’m way more scared of Jack Rabbits than Aggies.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (0-0): Iowa –  Iowa’s defense is too good...

Senior Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jon Budmayr talks to media during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

Iowa football assistant coach Jon Budmayr works behind the plays

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 31, 2023

It’s safe to say Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara wouldn’t be a Hawkeye right now without Jon Budmayr.  Budmayr was an Iowa offensive analyst last season after spending 2021 as the offensive...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy stiff arms Iowa's Kaveon Merriweather during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. McCarthy rushed for 23 yards on four carries.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 1 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — A Heisman trophy could return to Ann Arbor this year. Ohio State — The Buckeyes don’t have a set starting quarterback. It won’t matter. Penn State — The...

Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson talks to media members during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

One-on-one with new Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2023

The Daily Iowan: So I saw that your dad [Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson] played in the NFL. What knowledge did he pass on to you along the way? Seth Anderson: I mean, he’s taught me a lot about my...

Kid captain Gracelyn Springer smiles as she walks out of the Kinnick tunnel during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Kid Captain Gracelyn Springer faced rare cancer with confidence from the start

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2023

Gracelyn Springer was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare cancer typically found in the leg bones or soft tissue of the chest, abdomen, or limbs, when she was eight years old. But Gracelyn’s tumor...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

New Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is fearless under pressure.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2023

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has grown up with competition. The oldest of three brothers, McNamara has battled with his siblings in various disciplines, whether it be football games in the basement...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas calls a play in the huddle during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Labas passed for 139 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Opinion | Iowa football could compete with the Big Ten’s top teams in 2023 with marginal offensive improvement

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football's 2022 campaign wasn't pretty. The Hawkeyes looked great at times, but at others, they looked like the bottom feeders of the Big Ten Conference. Through the wins...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell and defensive back Xavier Nwankpa combine to tackle Kentucky running back JuTahn McClain during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Campbell recorded 10 tackles, including a sack. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Grading Iowa football’s 21-0 victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football took down Kentucky, 21-0, on Saturday in the Music City Bowl to end the 2022 season. With the win, the Hawkeyes avenged their 20-17 loss to the Wildcats in the 2022...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football punter Tory Taylor announces return for fourth season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

Iowa football punter Tory Taylor was 85 percent set on moving up to the NFL a month ago. But after conversations with his coaches and family, he decided to return to Iowa for a fourth year with the...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

William Smith Jr., grandfather of Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, dies in car accident in Nashville

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — William Smith Jr., Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell's grandfather, died at age 76 on Friday evening in a pedestrian-vehicle crash in Nashville. Law enforcement's preliminary investigation...