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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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Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum prepares to catch the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Pottebaum had one three yard carry.

On the line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 11 college football games

DI Staff November 10, 2022

Wisconsin @ Iowa Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (23-22): Wisconsin — Badgers know how to get the bull. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (29-16): Iowa — Hawks literally actually eat Badgers. Chris...

Nov 5, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes with the football during the fourth quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium.

Big Ten football notebook | Braelon Allen working through shoulder injury, lawyer alleges Michigan player started tunnel fight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

While Wisconsin sophomore running back Braelon Allen sustained a shoulder injury in the Badgers’ 35-24 victory over Purdue on Oct. 22, it isn’t bad enough to keep him out of the game. "When...

Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at FedExField.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 8, 2022

Several former Hawkeyes contributed to big wins in the NFL’s Week 9 slate, including one former standout in a new environment. Newly acquired Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson had a field day...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz stands for the National Anthem during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes plan to vote, talk on-field win streak in November

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz made sure his players knew the importance of voting on Election Day this year. Ferentz said representatives from the University of Iowa gave his team a 45-minute...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Opinion | Iowa football can redefine its 2022 campaign in November

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

Iowa football appears to be getting hot at just the right time. The Hawkeyes have won their last two games in convincing fashion and shown marked improvement on offense. The Hawkeyes scored 57 combined...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

‘It was all green grass’: Iowa football true freshman running back Kaleb Johnson shines in victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — All Kaleb Johnson saw on Saturday was green grass. The true freshman running back exploded from the line of scrimmage on the second play of the second half against Purdue...

Purdue running back Dylan Downing (38) carries the ball as Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) tackles him during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Downing rushed the ball nine times for 35 yards. The Hawkeyes held the Boilermakers to 255 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Grading Iowa football’s 24-3 road win over Purdue

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Iowa football team took down Purdue, 24-3, at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes had dropped four of five against the Boilermakers before this season. Iowa is now...

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Sam LaPorta (84) and running back Kaleb Johnson (2) during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Iowa football team battles windy conditions in victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Following Iowa football’s 24-3 win over Purdue on Saturday afternoon, tight end Sam LaPorta took multiple pauses during his postgame press conference to let the wind die...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Ragaini picked up 56 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Purdue

Jerod Ringwald and Ayrton Breckenridge November 5, 2022

Iowa football defeated Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, 24-3. The Iowa offense recorded 376 yards compared to Purdue’s 255.  Former Iowa wide receivers Charlie Jones...

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Iowa football downs Purdue, transfer wideouts Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One of the Purdue football team’s pregame rituals at Ross-Ade Stadium is to run onto the field alongside a golf cart-sized train. The miniature locomotive broke down on Saturday...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33)  stares down the Purdue offensive huddle during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s victory over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa football took down Purdue, 24-3, on Saturday behind a 25 mph wind force.  The Hawkeyes notched their second Big Ten win in a row, moving to 5-4 on the season and 3-3...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) runs after a reception  during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Watch: Iowa football scores three touchdowns in a five-drive stretch

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 5, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa football scored three touchdowns in a five-drive span Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. Tight end Sam LaPorta and wide receiver Nico Ragaini recorded their first touchdowns...