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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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City High tight end Ben Kueter warms up before a football game between Iowa City City High and Dowling at Bates Field in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The Little Hawks defeated the Maroons 17-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Ben Kueter excels defensively in first football game as Iowa commit

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 25, 2021

Iowa City High School hadn’t beaten Iowa City West High School in the Battle of the Boot rivalry game in four years.  A dominant performance by the Little Hawks, ending in blowout fashion, 56-7,...

Fans wave to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital 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.

Where to watch this weekend’s Iowa-Colorado State football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team is hoping to improve to 4-0 on the season with a win against Colorado State on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are the heavy favorites for the second week...

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.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 4

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Pregame Editor Robert Read ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every conference Week 4 matchup in this week’s edition of Around the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes remain...

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)

One-on-one with Iowa cornerback Riley Moss

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 23, 2021

Daily Iowan: Do you have a guilty pleasure TV show? Like something you’re afraid to tell your friends that you watch a lot? Riley Moss: Not really, to be honest with you. I’d say my favorite...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field 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.

Week 4 scouting notebook: No. 5 Iowa vs. Colorado State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team will take on Mountain West opponent Colorado State this Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes will be looking for their 10th consecutive win dating back to the 2020...

Kid Captain Bentley Steven hopes to bring awareness to Chiari malformation

Kid Captain Bentley Steven hopes to bring awareness to Chiari malformation

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor September 23, 2021

This week’s Kid Captain Bentley Steven is excited to be back in Iowa City for game day at Kinnick Stadium with his family. He attended his first game in 2019 — the same year his mom started nominating...

Caleb Shudak runs on to the field goal 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.

Keeping the faith: How Caleb Shudak stayed the course to become Iowa’s No. 1 kicker

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

Caleb Shudak is used to waiting his turn. So, it was almost fitting when Indiana head coach Tom Allen decided to call all three of his timeouts right before Shudak was set to attempt his first field...

Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jacobs, Iowa football prepared for matchup with McBride, Colorado State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 23, 2021

The best tight end to grace Duke Slater Field this Saturday might not be on Iowa football’s roster. That title likely belongs to Colorado State’s Trey McBride. Some NFL Draft experts thought...

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 4 games

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 4 games

DI Staff September 23, 2021

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

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. jogs off the field 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)

Hawkeye football’s Tyrone Tracy Jr. hoping for increased production

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2021

Hawkeye junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. hauled in a catch from quarterback Spencer Petras in the third quarter of Iowa’s matchup against Kent State on Saturday. Well, that’s what he thought...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks free during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Iowa football notebook: Ivory Kelly-Martin remains confident despite recent fumbles

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 21, 2021

Ivory Kelly-Martin knows he can contribute for the Iowa football team, but has to make sure his role isn’t fumbled away. The senior running back is averaging 4.1 yards per carry for the Hawkeyes...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Forty-one former Iowa football players currently reside on active National Football League rosters or practice squads. In Week 2 of the NFL season, four former Hawkeyes made headlines. Jewell out...