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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 wide receiver Charlie Jones catches a ball for a touchdown during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Wide receiver Charlie Jones becoming reliable option for Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — Charlie Jones is all about confidence. And not just the type of confidence that prevents him from calling a fair catch even with opposing players nearby, but the confidence that allows...

Iowa huddles up before a play during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 27-17 win over Iowa State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read assessed how the then-No. 10 Iowa football team performed in all three phases in its 27-17 over then-No. 9 Iowa State. Offense — B Iowa did enough...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones shushes the crowd after scoring a touchdown during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Opinion | Iowa makes national, in-state statement with Cy-Hawk victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — Offensive tackle Jack Plumb and defensive end Zach VanValkenburg paraded across the south end zone at Jack Trice Stadium with the Cy-Hawk Trophy perched on their shoulders, showing it off...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras catches the snap during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Notebook from Ames: Spencer Petras’ hot second quarter, Jestin Jacobs’ stock rising

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — When Spencer Petras plays well, Iowa scores points. It’s as simple as that. And it was evident in the second quarter against Iowa State. The Hawkeyes scored two offensive touchdowns in...

ESPN reporter Holly Rowe interviews Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins after a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Iowa football team jumps to No. 5 in Week 3 Associated Press Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

The Iowa football team cracked the top 10 of the Associated Press' poll last week. Now, the Hawkeyes are in the top five. The Hawkeyes are ranked No. 5 in the nation in the Week 3 AP poll released...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joe Skates during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Defense, special teams push Iowa football past Iowa State in Ames

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Saturday might be the easiest day of the week for Iowa football’s defense during the season. The Hawkeyes get to play classic 11-on-11 football without any barriers in place to keep them...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins gets set before a play during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s Cy-Hawk victory over Iowa State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — The No. 10 Iowa football team defeated No. 9 Iowa State 27-17 at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday to extend its winning streak against the Cyclones to six games. The Hawkeyes are out to a...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins intercepts a pass during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 10 Iowa downs No. 9 Iowa State for sixth consecutive Cy-Hawk victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — It's still a Hawkeye State. The first-ever Cy-Hawk game between two ranked opponents ended in a 27-17 Iowa victory at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State entered Saturday's game favored over...

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle up before a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

WATCH: Scoop-and-score by Jack Campbell puts Iowa up 11 points

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Iowa's defense has scored its third touchdown of the season. After Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor punted the ball down to Iowa State's six-yard line, Iowa State running back Breece Hall took...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. Moss had two interception on the day.

Iowa football’s Riley Moss named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 6, 2021

Iowa football’s Riley Moss has been named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week, per a Monday release. The award is the second Moss has earned in as many days, as he claimed the Walter...

The Iowa football team enters the field before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 34-6 victory over Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 5, 2021

The No. 18 Iowa football team dismantled No. 17 Indiana, 34-6, on Saturday in a season-opening victory over the Hoosiers at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes took the lead 85 seconds into the game and...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta catches the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. LaPorta had 83 receiving yards.

Opinion | Hawkeyes pick up where they left off with blowout Big Ten victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 5, 2021

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz admitted after his team’s season-opening victory over Indiana on Saturday that he didn’t sleep very well last weekend. Week 1 worries were starting to set in. Ferentz...