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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa right guard Kyler Schott converses with a reporter during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook: Schott returns up front, Hawkeyes ignoring rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 14, 2021

“Shooter” is healthy again. Fifth-year guard Kyler Schott missed the first two games of the season after fracturing his right foot while baling hay on his family farm in Coggon, Iowa, last month....

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 notebook: PSU’s Franklin addresses USC rumors, OSU’s Day talks defense

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 14, 2021

Ohio State football has appeared in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll more than any other team in the country. Since the AP first released the poll Oct. 19, 1936, the Buckeyes have been ranked a whopping...

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (2) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

Tight ends highlight Iowa’s NFL presence in Week 1

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 13, 2021

With former Hawkeye players on 23 of the 32 NFL teams — either on practice squads or active rosters — the Iowa football program was well represented on the first Sunday of the NFL regular season. Here...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 13, 2021

Iowa sophomore punter Tory Taylor has been named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday morning. Taylor was crucial to Iowa's 27-17 win over Iowa State in Ames...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones catches a ball for a touchdown during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Wide receiver Charlie Jones becoming reliable option for Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — Charlie Jones is all about confidence. And not just the type of confidence that prevents him from calling a fair catch even with opposing players nearby, but the confidence that allows...

Iowa huddles up before a play 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.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 27-17 win over Iowa State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read assessed how the then-No. 10 Iowa football team performed in all three phases in its 27-17 over then-No. 9 Iowa State. Offense — B Iowa did enough...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones shushes the crowd after scoring a touchdown 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.

Opinion | Iowa makes national, in-state statement with Cy-Hawk victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — Offensive tackle Jack Plumb and defensive end Zach VanValkenburg paraded across the south end zone at Jack Trice Stadium with the Cy-Hawk Trophy perched on their shoulders, showing it off...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras catches the snap 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.

Notebook from Ames: Spencer Petras’ hot second quarter, Jestin Jacobs’ stock rising

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

AMES — When Spencer Petras plays well, Iowa scores points. It’s as simple as that. And it was evident in the second quarter against Iowa State. The Hawkeyes scored two offensive touchdowns in...

ESPN reporter Holly Rowe interviews Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins after 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 team jumps to No. 5 in Week 3 Associated Press Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 12, 2021

The Iowa football team cracked the top 10 of the Associated Press' poll last week. Now, the Hawkeyes are in the top five. The Hawkeyes are ranked No. 5 in the nation in the Week 3 AP poll released...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joe Skates 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.

Defense, special teams push Iowa football past Iowa State in Ames

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Saturday might be the easiest day of the week for Iowa football’s defense during the season. The Hawkeyes get to play classic 11-on-11 football without any barriers in place to keep them...