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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen 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 2 scouting notebook: Iowa vs. Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 9, 2021

The No. 10 Iowa football team will face off against No. 9 Iowa State on Saturday in the first-ever ranked matchup between the two teams. The Cyclones started the season with a victory against the...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 2 games

DI Staff September 9, 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. 10 Iowa vs. No. 9 Iowa State — as well as four other contests...

Fans watch 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. It has been 651 days since fans were allowed into Kinnick.

Concerns rise over COVID-19 risk at Kinnick

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 8, 2021

More than 68,000 fans returned to Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 4 for the first Hawkeye football game of the season. The University of Iowa strongly recommends, but does not require, masks or proof of vaccination...

Wallace, Hawkeye linebackers prepared for Cyclone run game

Wallace, Hawkeye linebackers prepared for Cyclone run game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2021

In a nationally televised, top-10 matchup, No. 10 Iowa will take on No. 9 Iowa State this Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. While the Hawkeyes will rely on junior running back Tyler Goodson...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz commands his team 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.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes prep for highly anticipated matchup with Cyclones

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 7, 2021

Ahead of their AP Top 10 showdown with Iowa State Saturday, members of the Iowa football team and Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz met with reporters Tuesday to preview the game, discuss what it means...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck answers questions during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football notebook: Week 1 upsets lead to AP Poll reshuffling

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2021

On Tuesday, the Associated Press updated its top 25 poll in preparation for Week 2 of the college football season. Four Big Ten teams are ranked in the top 25 this week. Previously ranked 17th,...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum bringing consistency to Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2021

If head coach Kirk Ferentz knows one thing about Hawkeye junior center Tyler Linderbaum, it’s his consistency. Linderbaum is a consistent person. A consistent blocker. A consistent threat on the...

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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. Moss had two interception on the day.

Iowa football’s Riley Moss named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 6, 2021

Iowa football’s Riley Moss has been named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week, per a Monday release. The award is the second Moss has earned in as many days, as he claimed the Walter...

The Iowa football team enters the field before 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.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 34-6 victory over Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 5, 2021

The No. 18 Iowa football team dismantled No. 17 Indiana, 34-6, on Saturday in a season-opening victory over the Hoosiers at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes took the lead 85 seconds into the game and...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta catches the ball 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. LaPorta had 83 receiving yards.

Opinion | Hawkeyes pick up where they left off with blowout Big Ten victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 5, 2021

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz admitted after his team’s season-opening victory over Indiana on Saturday that he didn’t sleep very well last weekend. Week 1 worries were starting to set in. Ferentz...

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.

Depth in trenches an asset for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 5, 2021

Iowa football won the war in the trenches in its 34-6 victory over Indiana at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City Saturday. The Hawkeyes’ offensive line surrendered just two sacks and helped Iowa’s...