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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

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)

Iowa football notebook: Petras stresses need for consistency, Cronk talks facing his former roommate

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 27, 2020

Iowa right tackle Coy Cronk lived with Northwestern’s new starting quarterback Peyton Ramsey when they were both playing football at Indiana. They won’t be speaking to each other this week as the...

Hockenson scores game-winning TD for Lions, Fant returns from injury in NFL Week 7

Hockenson scores game-winning TD for Lions, Fant returns from injury in NFL Week 7

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sport Editor October 26, 2020

The NFL celebrated its second-ever National Tight End Day on Sunday, a fitting time for former Hawkeye and current Detroit Lion T.J. Hockenson to catch a game-winning touchdown. Against the Atlanta...

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.

Analyzing the Iowa football team’s Week 2 depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 26, 2020

The Iowa football team lost its opening game of the 2020 season against Purdue in West Lafayette. Ahead of their Week 2 matchup with Northwestern, the Hawkeyes have made some slight adjustments to...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs the ball while Purdue Boilermakers safety Jalen Graham (6) defends in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium. in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Grading the Iowa football team’s performance against Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 25, 2020

The Iowa football team left a lot to be desired in its season-opening, 24-20, loss to Purdue in West Lafayette. Here’s how the DI graded the team’s performance.  Offense — C+ Spencer Petras...

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...