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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

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Contributed photo of Gabby Ford from Mandy Ford.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Gabby Ford is ‘wise beyond her years’

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 21, 2023

Gabby Ford loves to give people hugs.  After she started treatments for a brain tumor at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Gabby was unable to get up out of bed and greet...

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.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Penn State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Iowa football enters conference play with an undefeated record but will face a tough opponent in nationally-ranked Penn State. The Nittany Lions are coming off a win over Illinois, in which they forced...

Iowa center Logan Jones listens to the National Anthem 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.

Iowa football’s Logan Jones stays humble amid hard work

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Before he was one of the biggest players on the field, Iowa center Logan Jones was the smallest.  Jones signed up in second grade for a tackle-football team in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While admitting...

Penn State players celebrate in front of the student section  after Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa football enters Penn State for White Out, first matchup since 2021

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 20, 2023

The Iowa football team will travel to State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in one of the most electric environments in football history: the White Out.  The...

Former Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras holds back offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz 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.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa average 25 points per game this season?

Matt McGowan and Jake Olson September 19, 2023

Yes Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor I can’t believe I’m writing this, but Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will reach the top of the mountain. And by mountain, I mean the peak of Sickos...

Western Michigan running back Jalen Buckley gets stopped by defensive lineman Logan Lee 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. Buckley averaged 2.1 yards per carry.

Week 4 Iowa football notebook | Iowa aware of the challenge ahead against Penn State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 19, 2023

For Iowa football running back Leshon Williams, silence is a sign of success. At Penn State’s Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Williams and the Hawkeyes will aim to quell what’s sure to be a raucous...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Bruce, Uhlis among four more former Hawkeyes to plead guilty to reduced underage gambling charge

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2023

Four more former Hawkeye athletes pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of underage gambling, it was announced on Monday. Former Iowa football receivers Jack Johnson and Arland Bruce IV and defensive...

Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (26) is hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan USA TODAY Sports)

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 18, 2023

Former Iowa safety Geno Stone was all over the field on Sunday in the Baltimore Ravens’ 27-24 win over its division rival Cincinnati Bengals, recording nine total tackles, a pass deflection, and a...

Iowa players celebrate a touchdown by running back Kamari Moulton during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Moulton carried the ball for 50 yards and two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Iowa football Week 3 Column | Hawkeyes’ 41 points not necessarily evidence of an offensive revival

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 17, 2023

At first glance, the 41-10 final score of Iowa football’s victory over Western Michigan says many things.  For Hawkeye offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz? A boost to his contract incentive of...

Western Michigan quarterback Treyson Bourguet prepares to catch a snap 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. Western Michigan had possession of the ball for 26 minutes and seven seconds.

Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson makes the most of his ‘last opportunity’

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

  One of the first things Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noticed about Anterio Thompson was his hands. And it wasn't just the size of them. "He's got the heaviest hands of anyone...

Iowa running back Max White and his teammates celebrate White’s 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. White rushed the ball three yards and a touchdown.

Iowa wins big against Western Michigan on the heels of backup running backs

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 16, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes Football program has historically been referred to as “tight-end university” for its success at that particular position group, but after Iowa’s 41-10 Week 3 win against Western...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga dives with 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. Ostrenga received the ball two times for 19 yards.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Western Michigan

Emily Nyberg and Grace Smith September 16, 2023

Iowa defeated Western Michigan, 41-10, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Hawkeyes lead in both time of possession and total yards. Iowa had 387 yards and 33:53 minutes with the...