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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

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Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Merriweather, one of Iowa’s selections to attend Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis at the end of July, had one interception in 2021 and 42 total tackles.

Watch: Iowa football’s Kaevon Merriweather returns Rutgers’ fumble for touchdown

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa's defense has been its offense in the first half of the Hawkeyes' Big Ten-opener against Rutgers. First, sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean scored a pick six from 45 yards out. Then, senior...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean celebrates after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell got a safety 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.

Watch: Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean scores 45-yard pick six, gives Hawkeyes early lead over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa football's first points of Saturday's Big Ten-opener against Rutgers didn't come from its offense. Instead, sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean found the end zone after picking off an Evan...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball into the end zone during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Johnson earned two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 27-0.

Grading Iowa football’s 27-0 win over Nevada

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 18, 2022

Offense — C+ Iowa’s offense showed significant improvement in the Hawkeyes’ 27-0 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday night and Sunday morning at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes gained 337...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson rushes the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. Johnson scored a touchdown on the play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

Iowa football running back Kaleb Johnson bursts onto scene in Hawkeyes’ 27-0 win over Nevada

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 18, 2022

Before Iowa football’s Week 3 contest against Nevada, true freshman running back Kaleb Johnson thought he wouldn’t be a big factor in the Hawkeyes’ offense this early in his collegiate career. He...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Petras passed for 175 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 20-7.

Opinion | Iowa’s offensive performance against Nevada isn’t indicative of future success

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 18, 2022

Saturday’s Iowa-Nevada game is certainly one of the strangest I’ve seen in my three years covering the Hawkeye football team. The contest took about seven hours to play, featured three lightning...

Iowa fans observe action while rain falls down during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 20-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nevada

Jerod Ringwald and Gabby Drees September 18, 2022

Iowa football defeated Nevada, 27-0, in a game that started Sept. 17 and ended in the morning of Sept. 18. The near seven-hour game was delayed three times because of lightning.  Iowa running back...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Johnson scored a touchdown on the play.

Iowa football downs Nevada, 27-0, in near-seven-hour game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 18, 2022

Fans got their first taste of Big Ten football “after dark” Saturday night. Before USC and UCLA even get a  chance to join the conference in 2024, Iowa football gave spectators a game that stretched...

Iowa wide receiver Brody Brecht attempts to catch a pass while defended by Nevada defensive back Isaiah Essissima during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s weather-delayed win over Nevada

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson September 18, 2022

The Iowa football team downed Nevada, 27-0,  in a game that took seven hours. The Wolf Pack and Hawkeyes fought through three lightning delays that lasted over four hours at Kinnick Stadium. The...

Iowa fans observe action while rain falls down during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Iowa-Nevada football game delayed by lightning

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 17, 2022

Saturday's Iowa-Nevada football game has been delayed by lightning. In accordance with NCAA policies, play must be suspended for at least 30 minutes if lightning is detected within eight miles of the...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV catches a touchdown pass during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Halftime reactions | Iowa football scores two offensive touchdowns, leads Nevada 17-0

Austin Hanson and Isaac Goffin September 17, 2022

Iowa football's offense came to life in the first half of its Week 3 matchup with Nevada Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes scored 14 points and gained 199 yards. Iowa's first touchdown of...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Watch: Iowa football scores its first passing touchdown of the 2022 season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 17, 2022

Iowa football scored its first passing touchdown of the 2022 season Saturday. Senior quarterback Spencer Petras connected with Arland Bruce for a 21-yard touchdown in the north end zone at Kinnick...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Watch: Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson scores his first career touchdown

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 17, 2022

True freshman running back Kaleb Johnson scored his first collegiate touchdown Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium. Johnson took a handoff from senior quarterback Spencer Petras at the Nevada 40-yard...