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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

No. 22 Iowa football dominates Rutgers, 22-0, in game dictated by defense and passing prowess

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 11, 2023

The Iowa football team defeated Rutgers, 22-0, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, not only marking the first time the Hawkeye defense has shut out an opponent this season but also a day to remember for...

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon lunges away from Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins to avoid a safety 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. Higgins had five total tackles.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Rutgers on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

After a trip to Chicago's Wrigley Field last week, the Iowa football team returns to Kinnick Stadium to take on Rutgers, but this time with the No. 22  ranking in the nation from the CFP Committee....

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson carries the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Patterson carried the ball eight times averaging 2.6 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 11 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

Rutgers @ No. 22 Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (34-20): Rutgers – A ranked Iowa team at home against an unranked Big Ten opponent. What could go wrong? Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (28-26):...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Taylor had six punts compared to Northwestern’s eight punts during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Five things to watch for in Iowa’s game against Rutgers on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

1. Rutgers’ rushing attack  Unlike its last contest, Iowa will take on one of the best rushing attacks it will see all year with the Scarlet Knights.  Third-year running back Kyle Monangai leads...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 11 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 9, 2023

Pete Ruden's (17-10, $1543) Picks Iowa -1 Well, this is going to be disgusting. Iowa enters Week 11 as a one-point home favorite over Big Ten East foe Rutgers with a total of 28.5. It’s not...

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Kid Captain Chloe Dinkla spreads joy around UIHC

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 9, 2023

On Saturday at Iowa football’s game against Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium, Kid Captain Chloe Dinkla will have her moment in the spotlight, so much so that the 11-year-old says she will be as famous...

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai watches the ball go over him 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. Monangai had six carries for 25 yards.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 11 of the college football season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — Harbaugh’s in hot water — again.  Ohio State — The Buckeyes’ defense doesn’t quite match up with the Wolverines.  Penn State — We will see what...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Hawkeye defensive back Sebastian Castro credits hard hits, progress to Chicago roots

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth November 9, 2023

Sebastian Castro was afraid to take hits from the older kids as a child in the neighborhood backyard football games. Now the Iowa defensive back is one of the hardest hitters in college football. Castro,...

Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson dances during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

One-on-one with Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What’s been your favorite part about Iowa City so far?  Anterio Thompson: Just the bond that everybody has with each other. I mean, everybody's gonna say ‘Hi’ to you. Everybody's...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a game-winning field goal during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Stevens secured the win with 14 seconds left in the game, kicking a 52-yard field goal. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Drew Stevens’ 52-yard game-winning field goal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

With less than two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Iowa needed to get within field goal range, and QB Deacon Hill and the offense did just that, taking the ball 37 yards, highlighted by a 23-yard...

Iowa celebrates a touchdown by Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had a total of 65 receiving yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Addison Ostrenga’s first-career TD following blocked punt

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

It didn’t take long for the Hawkeyes to light up the scoreboard in the second half, as following a Northwestern three-and-out, Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson blocked his second punt of the...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee and linebacker Jay Higgins tackle Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Lee had four total tackles. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa’s four-down goal line stand

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

After starting on its own 33-yard line at the end of the third quarter, the Wildcats marched 55 yards up the field in 14 plays, collecting four first downs, twice as many as they had at halftime. Then,...