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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive linemen Zach VanValkenburg rushes the passer 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive end Zach VanValkenburg

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

Daily Iowan: First and foremost, I wanted to ask if you have a favorite TV show or guilty pleasure TV show? Zach VanValkenburg: Favorite TV show? I always kind of finish them. But right now, I don’t...

Iowa's defense lines up against Colorado State's offense during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Explaining the ‘Next Man In’ mentality that makes the Iowa defense great

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

The Iowa defense has a simple mentality this season: Next man in. Everybody, no matter if they’re in the first-string lineup or on the scout team, works like a starter in practice. Any defensive...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 5

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

Daily Iowan sports reporter Chris Werner ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every conference Week 5 matchup in this week’s edition of Around the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes dropped...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins forces Colorado State tight end Trey McBride out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Scouting Notebook: No. 5 Iowa vs. Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 30, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team is in College Park for a Week 5 Friday night clash with Maryland — another undefeated team. Maryland possesses one of the most potent passing games in the nation,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 5 games

DI Staff September 30, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the No. 5 Iowa vs. Maryland game — as well as four other contests —...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz signs a ball for kid captain Braelynn Krisinger during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14. (Jerod Ringwald.The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Kid Captain BraeLynn Krisinger ready to cheer on Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

BraeLynn Krisinger, the Iowa football team’s Week 5 Kid Captain and a lifelong Hawkeye football fan, is prepared to cheer on her favorite team as it takes the field in Maryland Friday night. The...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds a gap during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Betts, running backs hope to improve rushing game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2021

Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts walked into a challenge in his first season on the Hawkeye football coaching staff. The Hawkeye run game has been inconsistent through Iowa’s first four games...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Kent State running back Marquez Cooper during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes preach preventing big plays against Terrapins

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 28, 2021

Iowa’s defense is accustomed to extinguishing the opposing team’s momentum. A forced fumble at the opposing 6-yard line when the Hawkeyes trailed by seven in the third quarter of last weekend’s...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten football notebook | Day updates status of Pope, Stroud

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 28, 2021

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord was named freshman of the week by the Big Ten Conference Monday. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Philadelphian completed 13 of his 18 pass attempts for 318 yards, two...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 3

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 27, 2021

Former Iowa players made plays across the league during Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season. Three former Hawkeyes turned in particularly impressive performances: George Kittle, Micah Hyde, and Christian...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell recovers a fumble lost by Colorado State running back A'Jon Vivens during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Iowa defense has forced a turnover in every game through four meetings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 27, 2021

Iowa junior linebacker Jack Campbell was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after recording a career-high 18 tackles in the No. 5 Hawkeyes' 24-14 win over Colorado State. Campbell...