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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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Fans gather at a tailgate event in Iowa City on  Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Photos: Tailgate- Iowa vs. Wisconsin

Lilly Stence, Photojournalist November 12, 2022

Fans tailgate before a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday. Despite the cold weather, fans gathered to play games and eat food all while staying warm.

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Mertz threw 22 passes with a QBR rating of 77.1.The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Wisconsin answers Iowa pick six with a 51-yard touchdown pass

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

Wisconsin answered quickly after an Iowa pick six. The Badgers were trailing the Hawkeyes, 14-3, with under a minute left in the first half. Then, quarterback Graham Mertz found receiver Keontez Lewis...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean downs a punt by Iowa punter Tory Taylor near South Dakota State’s end zone during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. DeJean had two solo tackles.

Cooper DeJean grabs second pick six of the year

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

Defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass from Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz near the Badger 30-yard line late in the second quarter. After he got the ball in his hands, DeJean found the end...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig celebrates after a sack during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Craig earned three tackles. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football blocks punt, takes lead over Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

Deontae Craig blocked a punt on the Wisconsin 19-yard line. The ball was recovered by linebacker Jay Higgins on Wisconsin's 17-yard line. https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1591545200291086337 Quarterback...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce scores a tocuhdown during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13. Bruce recorded two catches and 22 receiving yards.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2022

  The Iowa football team will battle Wisconsin for the Heartland Trophy on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Wisconsin has beaten Iowa six of the last eight times the two teams have met. The...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Opinion | Iowa football can redefine its 2022 campaign in November

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

Iowa football appears to be getting hot at just the right time. The Hawkeyes have won their last two games in convincing fashion and shown marked improvement on offense. The Hawkeyes scored 57 combined...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

‘It was all green grass’: Iowa football true freshman running back Kaleb Johnson shines in victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — All Kaleb Johnson saw on Saturday was green grass. The true freshman running back exploded from the line of scrimmage on the second play of the second half against Purdue...

Purdue running back Dylan Downing (38) carries the ball as Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) tackles him during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Downing rushed the ball nine times for 35 yards. The Hawkeyes held the Boilermakers to 255 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Grading Iowa football’s 24-3 road win over Purdue

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Iowa football team took down Purdue, 24-3, at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes had dropped four of five against the Boilermakers before this season. Iowa is now...

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Sam LaPorta (84) and running back Kaleb Johnson (2) during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Iowa football team battles windy conditions in victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Following Iowa football’s 24-3 win over Purdue on Saturday afternoon, tight end Sam LaPorta took multiple pauses during his postgame press conference to let the wind die...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Ragaini picked up 56 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Purdue

Jerod Ringwald and Ayrton Breckenridge November 5, 2022

Iowa football defeated Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, 24-3. The Iowa offense recorded 376 yards compared to Purdue’s 255.  Former Iowa wide receivers Charlie Jones...

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Iowa football downs Purdue, transfer wideouts Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One of the Purdue football team’s pregame rituals at Ross-Ade Stadium is to run onto the field alongside a golf cart-sized train. The miniature locomotive broke down on Saturday...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33)  stares down the Purdue offensive huddle during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa football took down Purdue, 24-3, on Saturday behind a 25 mph wind force.  The Hawkeyes notched their second Big Ten win in a row, moving to 5-4 on the season and 3-3...