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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz walks out of a timeout huddle 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.

Opinion | Iowa football faces an uphill climb to bowl eligibility

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 9, 2022

Champaign, Ill. — Iowa football is at a crossroads. The Hawkeyes are 3-3 through the first six games of the season with a bye on tap next week. The Hawkeyes have suggested they’ll break their 2022...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts 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. Iowa’s offense had 222 total yards compared to Illinois’ 316.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz stays committed to coaching staff, quarterback

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz won’t be making any changes to his coaching staff this season. With a 9-6 loss to Illinois on Saturday night, Iowa is 3-3 halfway through the season and last...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 9-6 loss to Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football lost to Illinois, 9-6, on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. It was the Hawkeyes' first loss to the Illini since 2008. Neither team scored a touchdown in Saturday's...

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. sacks Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Illinois football snaps eight-game losing streak against Iowa

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football’s matchup with Illinois Saturday lived up to its billing. Illinois, a 3.5-point betting favorite, downed Iowa, 9-6. The Fighting Illini snapped their eight-game...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Halftime Reactions | Iowa football tied with Illinois, 6-6

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football is tied with Illinois, 6-6, at halftime at Memorial Stadium. The Hawkeyes' first score of the half came on their first drive of the game. After a return to the Fighting...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta walks onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Illinois in Champaign

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football will go for a ninth straight win over Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. The Hawkeyes haven't lost to the Illini since 2008. The Illini is favored...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins tackles Michigan running back Blake Corum during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

Opinion | The Big Ten West is a mess, and Iowa football fits right in

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 1, 2022

The Big Ten West is already a dumpster fire, and its teams have only played two league opponents each. As of right now, six teams are tied for the division lead with 1-1 league records. Wisconsin,...

Michigan defensive lineman Taylor Upshaw grabs Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Petras was sacked Petras four times causing the Iowa offense to lose 31 yards. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Grading Iowa football’s 27-14 loss to No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 1, 2022

The Iowa football team fell to No. 4 Michigan, 27-14, at Kinnick Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes are now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play this season. Senior quarterback Spencer Petras...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz moves to discuss with officials during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Kirk Ferentz sees growth in Iowa football’s offense following Michigan loss

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz saw improvement from his offense on Saturday, despite the Hawkeyes’ 27-14 loss to No. 4 Michigan. “As crazy as it may sound, from where I stood, I thought...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy averaged 6.5 yards per pass. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

No. 4 Michigan football thrives in Kinnick Stadium’s hostile environment

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Michigan football had no problem going on the road for the first time in the 2022 season. The Wolverines played their first four games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, easily taking down Colorado...

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Bell rushed for 26 yards and a touchdown. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. No. 4 Michigan

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith October 1, 2022

The No. 4 Michigan football team defeated Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, 27-14. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes for the second time in less than a year in a rematch of last December’s Big...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s loss to No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa's offense sputtered again on Saturday afternoon in a 27-14 loss to Michigan, going scoreless in the first half of a game for the first time since 2012. Michigan opened the game with a 75-yard...