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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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DITV Sports: Iowa Football Players look ahead to Washington

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director October 9, 2024

Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown against New England Patriots safety Dell Pettus (24) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 8, 2024

Several former Hawkeyes didn’t play in Week 5 of the NFL season, including Sam LaPorta, Jack Campbell, and Cooper DeJean due to the bye week and Josey Jewell due to injury. But of all former Hawkeyes...

Fans react to a South Carolina run to start the second half during a watch party of the NCAA women’s basketball national championship game between No.1 seeded Iowa and No.1 seeded South Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on April 7. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75.

Point/Counterpoint | What’s the most scarring Iowa sports moment?

Colin Votzmeyer and Trey Benson October 8, 2024

2015 Big Ten Championship loss Would you believe me if I told you the Hawkeye football team was 10 minutes away from a College Football Playoff appearance? While this may seem far-fetched even...

Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Will Rogers (7) passes under pressure from Michigan Wolverines defensive end TJ Guy (42) during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

Iowa football scouting report | Washington

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

The road doesn’t get any easier as the Iowa football team moves forward this season. This Saturday welcomes the Washington Huskies, hot off a 27-17 upset win over then-No. 10 Michigan at Husky...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks up at the board during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz addresses Hawkeye transfers and quarterback evaluation

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2024

Echoing the words of Pittsburg Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz brought up plenty of references to describe the current state of college football – where players are...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams rushes with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa running back Leshon Williams enters the transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2024

Iowa football’s Leshon Williams has entered the transfer portal, the senior running back announced Monday.  “Hawkeye nation, I appreciate the love and support throughout my time in the black...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Iowa football wide receiver Kaleb Brown taking redshirt year, won’t play the rest of the season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

The 2024 Iowa football season continues to get stranger by the minute.  On Monday, third-year wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced that he will take a redshirt season this year and will not play in...

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Howard passed for four touchdowns, 209, and an 84% completion rate. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against No. 3 Ohio State

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a disappointing 35-7 loss that saw Iowa hold Ohio State to a one-score game in the first half, there are understandable questions that need to be answered — quarterback play,...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka embraces teammates during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Egbuka received 71 yards, averaging 7.9 per carry, and had three touchdowns. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs No. 3 Ohio State

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett October 6, 2024

No. 3 undefeated Ohio State defeated Iowa, 35-7 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday. There were 105,135 fans in attendance. The first half was off to a slow start for both teams, ending the half...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara walks off the field after fumbling the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Cade McNamara passed for 98 yards and had 14 completions. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confident in quarterback Cade McNamara as Hawkeyes look to rebound from blowout loss

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, there’s no “magic formula” to beating highly-ranked opponents, but no matter how complex or nuanced the answer may be, his Hawkeyes remain...