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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

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Kinnick Stadium is seen 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 scouting report | Troy

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Following a devastating home loss to Iowa State, the Iowa football team looks to rebound at Kinnick Stadium against the Troy Trojans, who enter the contest with an 0-2 record. The Trojans entered...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half.

Iowa football offense shows flashes of a new look, indications of the same old

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz September 10, 2024

Where the Iowa football offense looks promising at one moment, it resembles the past at others. The offense bore the brunt of the criticism from the college football world throughout the 2023 season,...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 1

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 10, 2024

NFL football is officially back. There are 27 former Hawkeyes rostered on NFL teams, including four rookies. Of those four rookies, Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor was the only one who really made...

Iowa quarteback Brad Banks drops back for a pass during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on April 20, 2002.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes look back on 2002 season, remain confident in preparation for Troy

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 10, 2024

Iowa football has been in this spot before. After an easy win against a non-Power Five school, the Hawkeyes succumb to a second-half collapse against rival Iowa State at Kinnick, finding themselves...

Fans, coaches, and staff watch Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy attempt the game-winning field goal 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. Konrardy sealed the game winning 54-yard field goal with six seconds left.

Column | Before the late-game heroics, Iowa football needs to remember the mistakes that led to them

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 8, 2024

What does Iowa football’s 20-19 loss to Iowa State Saturday have in common with Game 1 of the 1988 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics? The answer is simple, but...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Johnson rushed for 187 yards and had two touchdowns. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Kaleb Johnson keeping perspective after big game in Cy-Hawk loss

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 7, 2024

After Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara opened the second half with an interception, ultimately leading to an Iowa State touchdown to cut the Hawkeye lead down to 13-7, running back Kaleb Johnson went...

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht calls for the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Brecht passed for 272 yards. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Grading No. 21 Iowa football’s performance against Iowa State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 7, 2024

Passing offense: D-  A pedestrian first-half performance in the passing game became utterly abysmal in the final frame, as quarterback Cade McNamara had only three completions for 19 yards over the...

Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins reacts after scoring a touchdown for Iowa State during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Higgins had 68 receiving yards and one touchdown. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Iowa football players dissect second-half struggles in loss against Iowa State, admitting pain but taking accountability

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 7, 2024

From a field goal shanked wide left at halftime to a 54-yarder drilled through the uprights with six seconds to go, a lot changed over the final 30 minutes in No. 21 Iowa football’s heartbreaking...

Iowa State players celebrate following 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.

Photos: Iowa vs Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett September 7, 2024

Iowa State defeated No. 21 Iowa, 20-19, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa State freshman kicker Kyle Konrardy sealed the game-winning 54-yard field goal with six seconds left. In...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins gets tackled by Iowa State linebacker Nick Reinicke following his interception during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half.

No. 21 Iowa football collapses in 20-19 loss to Iowa State

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor September 7, 2024

The No. 21 Iowa football team collapsed in a 20-19 loss to Iowa State in this year’s Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. After a 20-13 win last season in Ames, the Hawkeyes...

An Iowa State fan poses for a picture before a game between Iowa and Iowa State in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa football vs. Iowa State

Emma Calabro, Ava Neumaier September 7, 2024

Football fans gathered around Iowa City to tailgate before a football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State on Saturday. Before the game, Both the Hawkeyes’ and the Cyclones’ records sit at 1-0....

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black and linebacker Jay Higgins tackle Iowa State running back Abu Sama during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Sama rushed for 24 yards.

Live updates | No. 21 Iowa football takes on rival Iowa State in Week 2

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 7, 2024

IOWA CITY – The No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes host rival Iowa State in the 71st annual Cy-Hawk game Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. Both squads are coming off resounding victories against FCS foes,...