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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UCLA offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio takes the field during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Photos: Iowa football vs. UCLA

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 9, 2024

The UCLA Bruins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 20-17 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 8. While both teams had three turnovers, UCLA led in total yards and first downs 415-265...

UCLA running back Jalen Berger carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s disheartening loss to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Passing Offense:  C-  Brendan Sullivan began this game on a high note, completing passes of 32 and 59 yards to his roommate, wide receiver Jacob Gill, but it all fell apart after that. Leading...

UCLA wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer breaks tackles during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football’s defense falters again in loss to UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – Following a disastrous performance on the road against Michigan State on Oct. 19 that featured missed tackles and the inability to get stops on third down, the Iowa defense vowed to...

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton embraces sudden shift from scout team to starter

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – If there’s one thing Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz knows about Jackson Stratton, it’s that he plays quarterback for the Hawkeyes. Not the starter. Not the second-stringer. But the...

UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano tackles Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan forcing a fumble during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024.

Iowa football falls to UCLA, 20-17, after failure to stop the run and costly turnovers on offense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2024

PASADENA, CA – The Iowa football team fell to UCLA, 20-17, on Friday night at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Hawkeye starting quarterback Brendan Sullivan left the game in the third quarter due to an ankle...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs into the end zone for an Iowa tocuhdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Live updates | Iowa football visits UCLA in Week 11

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2024

PASADENA, CA - After dismantling Wisconsin last weekend, the Iowa football team makes the trek west to Pasadena, California, to take on the UCLA Bruins, who enter the contest with a 3-5 overall record...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig tackles Badger tight end Riley Nowakowski during a football game  between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

On the Line | The Daily Iowan’s football coverage team picks a slate of Week 11 games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

Iowa vs. UCLA  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (33-21): Iowa – “It never rains in Southern California” - Kirk Ferentz and Albert Hammond. Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (35-19): Iowa – Nice...

Iowa wide receiver Jacob Gill runs during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Jacob Gill

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor November 8, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Tell me about your background  Jacob Gill: My mom’s from New Jersey, my dad’s from New York. I have one brother, he plays at Fayetteville State for basketball.  Do you...

UCLA coach Deshaun Foster listens to a question during day two of Big Ten Football Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Iowa, UCLA, USC, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Penn State answered questions from the media.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s Friday night battle against UCLA

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

1. Guarding Garbers  Hailing from Newport Beach, California, UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers looked far from cold in his most recent outing in Lincoln, Nebraska. The senior completed 17-of-25 passes...

Fans use flashlights during the Hawkeye Wave after the first quarter of a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 11 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 8, 2024

Pete Ruden's (10-16-1, $915) Picks: Iowa -5.5 This was the first bet I made this week. The main handicap comes down to one thing: Kaleb Johnson should absolutely eat.  The nation’s second-leading...

Iowa fans cheer for the team as they prepare to run out of the tunnel before the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on UCLA

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

The Iowa football team heads to the west coast during the regular season for the first time since 2010 when it visits the Rose Bowl for a Friday night matchup against UCLA. The Hawkeyes last played...