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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Oct 15, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) looks on against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Cooper Worth, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Iowa alum Geno Stone led the NFL in interceptions entering Week 9 with five, securing another win for the Ravens win against the Seattle Seahawks. Stone finished the game with one tackle and picked...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a game-winning field goal during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Stevens secured the win with 14 seconds left in the game, kicking a 52-yard field goal. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Drew Stevens’ 52-yard game-winning field goal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

With less than two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Iowa needed to get within field goal range, and QB Deacon Hill and the offense did just that, taking the ball 37 yards, highlighted by a 23-yard...

Iowa celebrates a touchdown by Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had a total of 65 receiving yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Addison Ostrenga’s first-career TD following blocked punt

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

It didn’t take long for the Hawkeyes to light up the scoreboard in the second half, as following a Northwestern three-and-out, Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson blocked his second punt of the...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee and linebacker Jay Higgins tackle Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Lee had four total tackles. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa’s four-down goal line stand

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

After starting on its own 33-yard line at the end of the third quarter, the Wildcats marched 55 yards up the field in 14 plays, collecting four first downs, twice as many as they had at halftime. Then,...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill looks towards the sidelines during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hill passed for 65 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Northwestern

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

Passing Offense: C-  Based on his previous three starts, Iowa QB Deacon Hill had one of his better days under center. Finishing the afternoon on 10-of-15 passing, the sophomore had his best completion...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws a pass during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hill’s quarterback ranking was 21.1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa Football Week 10 Column: Hawkeyes ‘chip away’ at offensive ineptitude, but nothing will change for the unit in 2023

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

“Keep chipping away.”  Those were the words of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz after Saturday’s game when describing the Hawkeyes’ gradual improvement on offense. Well, if Iowa really is chipping...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins stops Northwestern running back Cam Porter from scoring a touchdown during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Higgins had 12 total tackles. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa defense embraces simplicity and dependence during its fourth-quarter goal line stand

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 4, 2023

It’s safe to say the Iowa defense left its mark on the field – literally. After starting the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on a pristine green Wrigley grass, the Hawkeyes walked back to...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens waves to fans after kicking a game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Stevens secured the win with 14 seconds left in the game, kicking a 52-yard field goal. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens nails game-winning field goal with confidence after first miss

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2023

With three minutes remaining in the first quarter, Drew Stevens missed the 53-yard field goal to give the Hawkeyes an early lead. With 14 seconds left in the game, the Iowa football placekicker had...

Fans celebrate after Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga scored a touchdown during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had ten receptions on the day. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith November 4, 2023

The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7, during the 2023 Wildcats Classic a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday. This was the first game after it was announced...

Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett tackles Northwestern running back Cam Porter during the 2023 Wildcats Classic a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football defeats Northwestern, 10-7, with late field goal by Drew Stevens

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 4, 2023

CHICAGO - The Iowa football team defeated Northwestern, 10-7, at Wrigley Field in a contest marked by injury, offensive struggles, and a goal-line stand for the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter.  "Our...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Live updates | Northwestern hosts Iowa football in contest at Wrigley Field

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2023

The Iowa football team will look for a bounce-back performance today as the Northwestern Wildcats host the Hawkeyes on Wrigley Field, kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. The 6-2 Hawkeyes — after falling...