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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Power rankings, matchups, for Week 11 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

Power Rankings  Oregon – It’s just having fun. Draw some trees on the football field, please.  Ohio State – Buckeyes weren’t fazed by daytime Beaver Stadium. Who isn’t?  Penn...

Kid captain Nataleigh Mochal poses for a portrait during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Kid Captain Nataleigh Mochal is a Hawkeye from birth

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Though Nataleigh Mochal was too young to remember most of her treatment at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, she confidently says it’s  “the best hospital ever.”  At...

Iowa tight end Zach Ortwerth carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Following the first half the Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 12-7. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tight end Zach Ortwerth is prepared for the moment.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

Iowa tight end Zach Ortwerth didn’t think he would be on the field – much less have a ball spiraling toward him. Yet there he was, a true freshman from St. Louis Missouri, more than 200 miles away...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan runs out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan displays leadership qualities, propels rejuvenated offense

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

When a 3-yard dump-off to tight end Johnny Pascuzzi looked like just another three yards, Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan’s mind jumped right to what his father taught him. Once Pascuzzi turned...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media after Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7. With the win Ferentz became the all time winningest coach in program history.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes discuss Rose Bowl travel, running back unity, election voting

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2024

A four-hour flight to Los Angeles is nothing to Kirk Ferentz. Before taking to the skies as the head coach of the Hawkeyes, Ferentz hit the road often while at the helm of Maine University more than...

Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint | Can Iowa football win its final three games of the regular season?

Brad Schultz and Jake Olson November 5, 2024

Yes Despite a pair of disappointing losses to Iowa State and Michigan State, Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes still have an opportunity to earn nine wins in 2024. This was supposed to be a very successful...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan runs out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Iowa football scouting report | UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Following a 42-10 victory against rival Wisconsin, the Iowa football team hits the road for a Week 11 matchup against the UCLA Bruins, who enter the contest at 3-5 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play. The...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras prepares the throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Petras had nine passing yards before leaving the during the first quarter for a suspected injury. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

A look at the Iowa offense transfers one season later

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

That “wait your turn” mantra stands for development through the program, learning from the players before you, and growing into your own role. But as the Iowa football offense collapsed in 2022,...

Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions runs upfield after catching a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson made his long-awaited return to the gridiron in Week 9 after suffering a torn ACL near the end of the 2023 season. Hockenson pulled in three of his four targets...

Hawkeyes celebrate after 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)

Photos: Iowa football vs. Wisconsin

Emma Calabro and Emily Nyberg November 2, 2024

Iowa football defeated Wisconsin 42-10 at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes, who took down the Badgers for the third year in a row, will retain the Heartland trophy. Iowa led in both total yards...