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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

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Ross-Ade Stadium is seen before a football game between Iowa and Purdue in West Lafayette, IN on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Iowa won’t be defined by early loss to Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 25, 2020

For the first time in seven seasons, the Iowa football team has a mark in the loss column after its first game. The last time Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes suffered a season-opening loss was in...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers try and tackle him in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Opinion | Hawkeyes make too many self-inflicted mistakes to open season with win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 25, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two lost fumbles, 10 penalties, questionable clock management at the end of the first half, and an inability to convert on third down late in the game — that’s football. It’s...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Social media reactions following Iowa’s loss at Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The anticipation filling Iowa football fans ahead of the season kicking off was quickly replaced with frustration following the team's 24-20 loss to Purdue in West Lafayette...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) passes the ball in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA Today)

Spencer Petras inconsistent in first game as Iowa’s starter

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 24, 2020

Spencer Petras’ highly-anticipated debut as Iowa’s starter had its high points — and some low ones. Petras struggled early in Iowa's 24-20 loss to Purdue, completing just two of his first...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) intercepts the ball in front of Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY).

Iowa secondary burned by Purdue WR David Bell for second year in a row

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue was without its head coach on Saturday, and the team’s best player wasn’t active. But in the final minutes of the opening game of the season, that didn't seem to...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers try and tackle him in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Iowa falls to Purdue in 2020 season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue scored the final 10 points of Saturday's game against Iowa to defeat the Hawkeyes 24-20 in the season opener. The Boilermakers trailed 20-14 at the beginning of the...

Purdue students sit on the Memorial Mall on Purdue's campus during a student watch party for football game between Iowa and Purdue in West Lafayette, IN on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Photos: Game Day in a pandemic – Iowa at Purdue

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist October 24, 2020

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates a run in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Week 1 halftime reactions: Iowa leads Purdue, 17-14

Robert Read and Austin Hanson October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa leads Purdue 17-14 at halftime of the team's season-opener. DI Pregame Editor Robert Read and Sports Editor Austin Hanson react to the first half of play. Iowa pass...

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson tackles MTSU wide receiver DJ England Middle Chisolm during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Iowa linebackers Jack Campbell, Seth Benson out for Saturday’s game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Hawkeye radio network confirmed pregame that Iowa linebackers Jack Campbell and Seth Benson will not play against Purdue on Saturday. Campbell is out with an illness...

West High running back Trey King avoids defenders during the Iowa City West football game against Iowa City High on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. The Trojans defeated the Little Hawks 35-7. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City West dominates City High again

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 23, 2020

The second round of the IHSAA Class 4A playoffs featured a Battle of the Boot rematch between the Iowa City West Trojans and Iowa City High, and the sequel ended in a fashion similar to the original. No,...

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs with the ball after the catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sept. 7, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (John Mersits/CSM/Zuma Press/TNS)

Star Purdue WR Rondale Moore ruled out for Saturday’s game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 23, 2020

Star Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore has been ruled out for Saturday’s game between the Hawkeyes and the Boilermakers. The school did not provide a reason for Moore’s absence. A redshirt...

The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Heflin set to realize dreams in Hawkeye debut

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 22, 2020

Growing up just outside of the Mississippi River’s reach in Prophetstown, Illinois, Jack Heflin had two football dreams — play for the Iowa Hawkeyes and compete in the NFL. On Saturday, one...