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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

The Daily Iowan

The Michigan State football team sings a song after winning a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 9 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 25, 2024

Power Rankings  Oregon – Top team in the country. Way to represent.  Ohio State – Ryan Day is the only person in America who’s scared of Michigan.  Penn State – I hope James Franklin...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan warms up during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Sullivan threw one pass for 12 yards. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

One-on-one with Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 25, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What drew you to Iowa? Brendan Sullivan: I just like the tradition of Iowa football — a bunch of tough, gritty guys. They get the job done and are tough to go against.  Three...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig smiles at fans during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Craig had three total tackles on the day. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa defensive end Deontae Craig grows relationship with football, develops into leading role

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

Pads weighing down on his shoulders, his cleats rooted in the grass beneath him, Deontae Craig’s eyes peered over his broad facemask and locked onto the ball carrier before him. It was his first...

Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles runs into the sidelines during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

Iowa football scouting report | Northwestern

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2024

Following a disappointing loss to Michigan State last weekend, the Iowa football team turned their attention to a homecoming contest against Northwestern, who is 3-4 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten play...

Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 7

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 22, 2024

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell stepped up in the absence of fellow star linebacker Aidan Hutchinson, logging five solo tackles, two assisted tackles, one sack, and one quarterback hit in the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells instructions to players on the sideline during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Captain Kirk’ stays steady during his 26th year

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor October 22, 2024

Shouts and screams reverberate throughout Melrose as hundreds of people dash to the gates after hours of tailgating, hoping to make it inside before kickoff. In bars, restaurants, and homes across...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara walks off the field after fumbling the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Cade McNamara passed for 98 yards and had 14 completions. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz explains choice for McNamara as starter, addresses tackling woes

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 22, 2024

Sometimes rules are made to be broken. The Iowa football team adheres to the 24-hour mandate, wherein the emotions from wins and losses don’t carry over into preparation for the upcoming opponent....

Michigan State Running Back Kay'ron Lynch-Adams runs from Iowa defense during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

Photos: Iowa football at Michigan State

Isabella Tisdale and Emma Calabro October 20, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes fell to the Michigan State Spartans, 32-20, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday. There were 69,682 people in attendance for Michigan State's homecoming game. Michigan...

Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury reacts after a missed field goal by Iowa during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Michigan State

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 20, 2024

EAST LANSING, MI -  Iowa fell to Michigan State, 32-20, Saturday night at Spartan Stadium, marking the Hawkeyes' second Big Ten loss of the season and deflating turnaround from last week's dominant win...

An Iowa player tackles Michigan State Wide Receiver Montorie Foster Jr. during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

Column | In a road test against Michigan State, Iowa football forgot its No. 2 pencil

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 20, 2024

EAST LANSING, MI – A shrug. A simple gesture that still says a lot. Look no further than Michael Jordan or Cailin Clark. On Saturday night in Iowa football’s 32-20 loss to Michigan State, the honor...