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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Week 10 scouting notebook | No. 22 Iowa vs. Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

The No. 22 Iowa football team will travel to Ryan Field in Evanston to take on 3-5 Northwestern on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes and Wildcats have each depended on their running backs for a lot of...

Northwestern Running Back Jesse Brown makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football hoping to avenge last season’s loss against Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

Revenge is in the air as the Iowa football team is set to travel to Evanston this week a year after Northwestern came to Iowa City and stole a 21-20 victory from the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes jumped...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field before a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 10

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 4, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Pregame Editor Robert Read ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 10 conference contest in the 10th edition of Around the Big Ten this season. Here are...

Kid captain Bridgette Bissell talks with head coach Kirk Ferentz after receiving a signed football from the team during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Bridgette Bissell hopes her ‘fighting spirit’ will help lead Iowa to victory

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor November 4, 2021

Holly the pet rat crawled in between the folds of Bridgette Bissell’s hoodie, stopping to nestle comfortably in the crook of the teen’s neck. The 18-year-old giggled and stroked the rat’s soft...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferenzt and members of the Iowa football team walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Iowa football director of recruiting Tyler Barnes talks class of 2022

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 3, 2021

Iowa football recruiting coordinator Tyler Barnes is just weeks away from signing the Hawkeyes’ 2022 class on Dec. 15. Barnes said it could be the smallest recruiting class in the Kirk Ferentz...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa debuts at No. 22 in College Football Playoff rankings

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The College Football Playoff Committee, chaired by Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, released its first rankings of the 2021 season Tuesday. Iowa debuted at No. 22 on the list of the nation's top...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) drops a pass while being tackled by Detroit Lions' Quandre Diggs (28) in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The Houston Texans incurred the seventh loss of their 2021-22 NFL season Sunday. Houston has played eight games this year. Former Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey has started all eight of the Texans’...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes look to get rushing attack going

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 2, 2021

A message that Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz delivered to the Hawkeyes this week is sticking with starting quarterback Spencer Petras. In back-to-back losses to Michigan and Penn State in the middle...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football notebook: Indiana starts true freshman at QB, Frost talks job security

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2021

Indiana will start its true freshman quarterback, Donaven McCulley, for the second consecutive game, head coach Tom Allen announced Monday. McCulley was originally expected to redshirt for the 2021...

Wisconsin players hoist the Heartland Trophy during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Iowa has yet to win at Wisconsin since 2015. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 27-7 loss to Wisconsin. Offense — F Oof. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field before a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Opinion | The Iowa offense is bad, and it might not be getting any better

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Kirk Ferentz smirked and let out a somber laugh at the postgame podium when he was informed that Iowa fans weren’t thrilled over the Hawkeyes’ offensive output in a 27-7 loss...

Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III makes a catch over Iowa defensive back Dane Belton during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Davis III averaged 11.8 yards per reception. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football still alive in Big Ten West title race, but division now up for grabs

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Fans have stormed the field in two of Iowa football’s games this season. The first time the Hawkeyes had to fight through a sea of fans to get to the locker room was Oct. 9. Fans...