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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

Suspended Iowa football player Noah Shannon stands on the sidelines during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon cleared to practice by NCAA amid season-long gambling suspension

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon is back on the roster and has been cleared to practice by the NCAA, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday. Shannon has not been cleared to participate in...

Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 9, 2023

Former Iowa tight ends were on fire this week for their respective teams’ wins as George Kittle and Sam LaPorta scored three and two touchdowns, respectively. Kittle finished with three receptions,...

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; NFL Networks host Kimmi Chex on stage during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

On-air host of NFL Network, Iowa alum Kimmi Chex returns to Iowa City

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 8, 2023

Kimmi Chex, on-air host of NFL Network and University of Iowa alum, returned to Iowa City to give students insight about her journey in sports media. The sports personality graduated from the UI...

Iowa fans watch the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14.

Iowa Football Week 6 Column | Hawkeyes win ugly yet again behind predictable offense, solid defense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2023

In a Homecoming game where there were two bands and two cheerleading groups composed of current students and alumni, the Iowa football defense nearly did twice the work that it had normally done in...

Iowa tight end Erick All scores a touchdown during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Purdue

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2023

Rushing offense: A-  Iowa’s run game drastically improved from last week’s game against Michigan State in which Hawkeye rushers combined for 66 total yards on 22 carries. In Saturday’s contest...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball  during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. DeJean totaled 45 yards and three returns against Purdue.

Highlight to Watch: Cooper DeJean’s 41-yard interception return

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2023

On Purdue's fourth drive of the game against Iowa, Boilermaker quarterback Hudson Card targeted Hawkeye cornerback Cooper DeJean twice. The first: an incompletion. The second: an interception returned...

Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks is tackled during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. Burks totaled 19 yards against Iowa.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Purdue

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg October 7, 2023

Iowa defeated Purdue, 20-14, during a football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Iowa’s Deacon Hill led the Hawkeyes to a win in his first game as starting quarterback after Iowa...

Purdue quarterback Hudson Card and Iowa defensive end Joe Evans observe the field after a play during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.(Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s defensive line bounces back with six sacks in win over Purdue

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter October 7, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he is usually weary of player-led meetings, as they often occur on the course of a losing season. But after team captain Joe Evans held a defensive lineman-only...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Johnson rushed for 134 yards and scored one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Kaleb Johnson returns from injury, leads offense against Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson's best two games on the ground have both come against Purdue. The sophomore has rushed for 334 yards in the Hawkeyes' last two contests against the Boilermakers,...

Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa TE Erick All’s 22-yard touchdown catch

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa tight end Erick All was often used as a fullback during his time with the Michigan Wolverines. Now in the Black and Gold, All again found himself lined up in the fullback spot, only instead of...

Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks is tackled during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. Burks totaled 19 yards against Iowa.

Iowa defeats Purdue, 20-14, behind big day for defensive line and RB Kaleb Johnson

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2023

Iowa football beat Purdue, 20-14, on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium in the Hawkeyes’ annual Homecoming game. Even though the offense struggled in the red zone under new quarterback Deacon...

The Meister family celebrates before a football game between Iowa and Purdue in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs Purdue

Carly Schrum and Ava Neumaier October 7, 2023

Football fans gathered in Iowa City before a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7. Before the game, the Hawkeye's record was at 4-1 and the Boilermakers was at...