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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 quarterback Spencer Petras warms up before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Spencer Petras to start at quarterback in Iowa football’s matchup with Northwestern

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

Spencer Petras will start at quarterback for the Iowa football team Saturday. The senior will lead the Hawkeyes against a Northwestern Wildcat defense that ranks 97th in the nation. Petras and junior...

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank prepares to catch the ball over Iowa defensive back Riley Moss 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. Cruickshank had seven receptions totaling 55 yards.

Live updates | Iowa football faces Northwestern on Homecoming

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter October 29, 2022

Iowa football plays Northwestern on Saturday at 2:35 p.m. on ESPN2. Northwestern has won its last three matchups with Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. Heading into Saturday's contest, the Hawkeyes are listed...

Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison pressures Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla’s throw attempt during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla threw an interception on the play. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Opinion | Alex Padilla should get another start at quarterback despite struggles against Ohio State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alex Padilla didn’t have his best performance in Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State Saturday in Columbus. The backup quarterback from Colorado went 5-of-10 for 32...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta jumps while running with the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. LaPorta caught six passes for 55 yards. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Grading Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football suffered its third loss in a row on Saturday, falling 54-10 to No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes dropped to 3-4 on the season following the loss. Iowa, Northwestern,...

Ohio State tight end Mitch Rossi runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Rossi caught one pass for three yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Opinion | Iowa’s defense isn’t entirely to blame for surrendering Ferentz era-high 54 points

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football became the second team this season to hold Ohio State’s offense to fewer than 400 yards in a single game Saturday. Notre Dame was the first to do so in Week 1, limiting...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla interacts with his team on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla saw action in a game this season for the first time. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noncommittal on QB after Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla play against No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla played his first snaps of the season on Saturday afternoon against No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes’ change at quarterback came after...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The Iowa offense registered 158 yards compared to Ohio State’s 360. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Photos: Iowa football vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith October 22, 2022

No. 2 Ohio State football defeated Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, 54-10. The Buckeyes gathered 360 yards compared to Iowa's 158. In the first half, Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras threw...

Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans scoops a fumble up during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football lost to No. 2 Ohio State, 54-10, at Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes lost by over 40 points for the first time since head coach Kirk Ferentz's first...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson searches for yards during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Iowa football falls to No. 2 Ohio State in historic fashion

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Alex Padilla took his first snaps of the 2022 season Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz put him into the game after benching senior Spencer...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets off the team bus before a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football plays Ohio State on Saturday at 11:05 a.m.  for the first time since 2017. This is the Hawkeyes' first trip to Ohio Stadium in Columbus since 2013. Going into the...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Petras averaged 4.7 yards per pass.

Grading Iowa football’s 9-6 road loss to Illinois

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 9, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Iowa football team will head into its bye week with a 3-3 record after a 9-6 loss to Illinois Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Iowa is tied for last place in the Big Ten West with...

Iowa exits the field after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6.

Iowa football hoping to rest, improve in bye week

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football will enter its bye week at 3-3 following a 9-6 loss to Illinois on Saturday. And the Hawkeyes say their rest is much needed. The Hawkeyes have been playing football...