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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs during a punt return to the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Highlight to Watch: Cooper DeJean’s game-winning punt return TD

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 30, 2023

When the ball is in Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean's hands, anything can happen. After Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley booted several balls well over DeJean's head, the Iowa native finally got a chance...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns a punt for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Iowa football defeats Michigan State, 26-16, with late-game heroics of Cooper DeJean

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 30, 2023

Iowa football defeated Michigan State, 26-16, Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium, a game where adversity struck early but jubilation prevailed.  After starting quarterback Cade McNamara went down...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara goes down during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa QB Cade McNamara helped off field due to apparent left knee injury

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 30, 2023

Adversity struck early for Iowa football Saturday night against Michigan State, as Hawkeye starting QB Cade McNamara was helped off the field by trainers midway through the first quarter. The Michigan...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Iowa totaled 76 yards.

Live updates | Iowa football looks to bounce back, hosts Michigan State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2023

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa football team will look to bounce back against Michigan State this week as the Hawkeyes host the Spartans for a 6:37 p.m. kickoff at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. The...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy’s longest pass went for 29 yards to wide receiver Andre Anthony. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 5 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter September 28, 2023

Power Rankings  Michigan —  With the return of Harbaugh, this team is rolling.  Penn State — Why isn’t every home game a White Out? Ohio State — Marvin Harrison Jr. is a problem.   ...

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown 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. Moulton carried the ball for 50 yards and two touchdowns.

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

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

1. Offensive line play  In all of the bad that occurred last Saturday at Happy Valley, the performance of the Iowa offensive line might have been the worst. Both the pass blocking and run blocking...

Photo contributed by Monica Rannals of Wyatt Rannals.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Wyatt Rannals exudes courage and joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Wyatt Rannals loves music. Along with his family and strength, music is one of the consistencies in the 9-year-old’s life that brings joy to a boy with a complex medical history.  At only...

Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker fired amid sexual harassment allegations, leaving void in team leadership

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2023

In 2021, Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker became one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Two years later, he lost his job amid sexual harassment allegations. Tucker first signed...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson carries the ball 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. Patterson rushed for 86 yards.

One on One with Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What’s your go-to hype music before a game?  Jaziun Patterson: I would have to go with NBA Youngboy. I can’t say the first word. It’s the ‘B’ word. “Let's Do It.” Do...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins tackles Penn State wide receiver Kaden Saunders during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Where and when to watch Iowa football battle Michigan State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

Iowa football heads into its second conference game of the season on Saturday against Michigan State. In front of a soldout crowd all donned in black, the Hawkeyes will look to get back to a .500 record...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara looks to pass 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. McNamara threw for 103 yards.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 5 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

Michigan State @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (15-9): Iowa – These two teams were the best in the Big Ten in 2015. I still don’t believe it.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (9-15): Iowa...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs the ball 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. Vines had 7 receiving yards and one touchdown.

‘Heart of a lion’: Iowa football’s Diante Vines refuses to give up amid adversity

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Diante Vines felt a comforting presence wash over him when he scored his first touchdown in an Iowa uniform. Vines said it was his Uncle Mike, who had just died from Stage 4 metastatic cancer a...