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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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Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 12 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 16, 2023

Power Rankings Ohio State—Can Ohio State and Michigan just play each other already? Michigan — Eyes on your own paper, Jim.  Penn State —  Maybe the lights were too bright for the...

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Wimsatt threw for 93 yards and an interception. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 12 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 16, 2023

Pete Ruden's (19-11, $1,722) Picks: Iowa -3 Iowa has a commanding lead in the Big Ten West standings, and unlike last year, I don’t see the Hawkeyes letting it slip away.  In 2022, all Iowa...

Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

Five things to watch ahead of Iowa football’s game against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 16, 2023

1. Repeat offensive performance The most shocking aspect of Iowa’s 22-0 win wasn’t the Hawkeye defense’s first shutout, but rather the offensive resurgence. Just a week removed from putting...

Contributed photo of Kid Captain Cooper Estenson and Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson.

Kid Captain Cooper Estenson brings unconditional joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Cooper Estenson found out he would be an Iowa football Kid Captain on April 24. That same date a year later, the 11-year-old will ring the bell at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital,...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean suffers lower leg injury, will miss remainder of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa football team continues to be bitten by the injury bug. One of the biggest playmakers for the Hawkeyes, cornerback and punt returner Cooper DeJean, suffered a lower leg injury in practice...

Iowa players run onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Iowa had 402 total yards compared to Rutgers’ 127. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football Week 12 notebook | Senior Hawkeyes look ahead to last home game but maintain focus on present objective

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa football’s game against Illinois on Saturday will be the last time Hawkeye sixth-year seniors compete at Kinnick Stadium, a home turf they have come to know and love over the years.  For players...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown bounces back with impressive performance versus Rutgers

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 14, 2023

Heading into Iowa football’s Week 10 matchup against Northwestern, wide receiver Kaleb Brown was almost non-existent on offense. Much was said on whether the transfer from Ohio State would significantly...

Nov 12, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 13, 2023

Two of the top tight end performances in Week 10 of the NFL came from Iowa alums T.J. Hockenson and George Kittle, who each made big plays in both of their teams' wins. Kittle caught three balls...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to the sidelines during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras enters NCAA transfer portal

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras entered the transfer portal, first reported by On3 Sports on Monday. Petras suffered a shoulder injury in last season's game against Nebraska and has not played a...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte catches an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schulte intercepted the pass in the 4th quarter, running 39 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa safety Quinn Schulte snags his first interception of the season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

For the first time in 12 quarters of football, Iowa finally registered an interception, as safety Quinn Schulte lept in the air to snag Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt's pass late in the fourth quarter...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown’s first collegiate touchdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

After registering his first catch of the season last week against Northwestern at Wrigley Field, Brown continued his run at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hauling in three passes for 27 yards, as well...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Stevens scored three field goals on four attempts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa Football Week 11 Column: Hawkeyes embrace the true meaning of complementary football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

Throughout this season, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has consistently used the phrase ‘complementary football,’ to describe his team’s effort on Saturdays. Yet this term was highly inaccurate...