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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 quarterback Alex Padilla throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Padilla threw for 206 yards on 24 attempts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla prepared to potentially make second career start

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 18, 2021

Alex Padilla stood on the visitor’s sideline at Ryan Field on a brisk November night. The redshirt sophomore couldn’t help but overhear his name being discussed by the Hawkeye coaching staff over...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football team up to No. 17 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 16, 2021

The Iowa football team jumped up three spots to No. 17 in the third College Football Playoff rankings of the 2021 season, which were released on Tuesday night. Since being ranked No. 22 in the first...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw 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. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten Notebook | Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. plans to return to field this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2021

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has dealt with injuries throughout his college career. In his three years as a Hoosier, Penix has suffered season-ending injuries every fall. Penix sustained...

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. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook | Petras taking second-team reps, Moss not ruling out another year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 16, 2021

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss will go through Senior Day ceremonies on Saturday before Iowa's game against Illinois as if he is playing his last game at Kinnick Stadium — even if he might not be. Moss,...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Goodson rushed for 59 yards on 18 carries.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Looking at Iowa football bowl projections after Week 11

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 15, 2021

There is still over a month until the Iowa football team will go bowling, but that hasn’t stopped publications around the country from trying to figure out which bowl game the Hawkeyes will participate...

Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 10

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 15, 2021

Former Hawkeye football players continued to make an impact for their NFL squads during the 10th week of the NFL season on Sunday and Monday nights. Safety Micah Hyde, offensive lineman Brandon...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

Opinion | Alex Padilla’s first start was promising enough to earn a second one

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2021

When Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff determined that Alex Padilla was going to start at quarterback for the Hawkeyes against Minnesota, there was no panic. “We just all acted like it's...

The Iowa defense celebrates after a big play during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 27-22 win over Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 27-22 win over Minnesota. Offense — B- Iowa only gained 277 yards,...

Iowa enters the field during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Race to Big Ten West title tightens for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

Before Week 11 of the college football season began, there was a four-way tie at the top of the Big Ten West Division standings. Iowa, Purdue, Wisconsin, and Minnesota all boasted 4-2 conference records. When...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Goodson rushed for 59 yards on 18 carries.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Iowa football team ranked No. 18 in Week 12 Associated Press Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2021

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 18 in the Week 12 Associated Press poll after defeating Minnesota, 27-22, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes moved up one spot from last week's poll....

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla drops back to pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla picks up win in first-ever start for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla had played in just seven games as a Hawkeye prior to Iowa football’s Nov. 13 game against Minnesota. In the seven games he played, Padilla never walked onto...