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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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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 intercepts pass in end zone against Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

After Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras threw an interception at Iowa's 25-yard line, all signs pointed to a Cyclone touchdown to tie the game. Instead, Iowa State sophomore quarterback Hunter...

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

Watch: Iowa football forces Iowa State turnover in the red zone

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

With Iowa State threatening to score and tie the game, Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather forced a turnover. As Cyclone running back Jirehl Brock pushed his way toward the end zone from the Hawkeye 1-yard...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa takes on Iowa State in first Cy-Hawk game in Kinnick since 2018

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa and Iowa State are set to battle in the first Cy-Hawk rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium since 2018. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones will kick off at 3:05 Saturday and the contest will air on Big Ten Network. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline 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.

Grading Iowa football’s 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 4, 2022

The Iowa football team won its first game of the 2022 season Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes didn’t score a touchdown, but still beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 7-3....

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis for 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.

Iowa football’s defense stands tall, outscores South Dakota State in season-opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa's defense did more celebrating in the end zone than its offense did Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes scored two safeties in the second half of their 7-3 win over the South Dakota State...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts the ball 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. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

‘This kid is a freak’: Tory Taylor’s 10 punts aid Iowa in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa players spent a lot of time near the South Dakota State goal line on Saturday afternoon, but they weren't scoring any touchdowns. Instead, the Hawkeyes were downing Tory Taylor's punts deep in...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evas jumps to celebrate with Iowa offensive lineman Logan Lee during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3. Combined Evans and Lee had 3.5 sacks.

Photos: Iowa football vs. South Dakota State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Isabella Cervantes September 3, 2022

Iowa defeated South Dakota State, 7-3, at Kinnick Stadium. It was the first sellout of a sold-out home season. In the first half, both teams were only able to score field goals. Iowa broke the tie in...

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 Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Petras threw for 109 yards.

Opinion | Iowa football’s offense still trending in wrong direction after 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Well, here we go again. After nine months, Iowa’s offense has proven to be in the same place it was during the 2022 Citrus Bowl: the bottom of the barrel. The Hawkeyes’ offense finished the...

Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum prepares to catch 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.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s touchdown-less 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

The Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3, Saturday afternoon. Neither the Hawkeyes nor the Jackrabbits scored a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes' points...

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.

Iowa football wins unconventional season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Offense was optional Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, as the Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3. The only offensive players to score were placekickers Aaron...

Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman lifts up Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 20-17 loss to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 2, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 20-17 loss to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl. Offense...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras walks off the field after the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. Petras through as interception at the end of the game which gave Kentucky possession of the ball.

Opinion | Spencer Petras isn’t Iowa’s answer at QB, but he deserves better from fans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Quarterback Spencer Petras stood in front of a white brick wall just around the corner from Iowa’s locker room at Camping World Stadium about half an hour after the end of the Citrus...