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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

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (2) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 1, 2022

Detroit Lions tight end and former Iowa football player T.J. Hockenson was traded Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 244-pound pass-catcher was acquired by the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2023 second-round...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens watches the ball after a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens sets personal record with 54-yard field goal

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter October 29, 2022

Before every game, Iowa football’s kickers establish the maximum distance they feel comfortable attempting a field goal from. Ahead of the Hawkeyes’ matchup with the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig celebrates during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football defensive end Deontae Craig records 15-yard sack on 21st birthday

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter October 29, 2022

Iowa defensive end Deontae Craig didn’t start his postgame press conference on Saturday talking about his 15-yard sack. Instead, the redshirt sophomore mentioned that Oct. 29 marked his 21st birthday. He...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor sets the ball down for a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Grading Iowa football’s 33-13 victory over Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

Iowa football took down Northwestern, 33-13, on Saturday afternoon to break a three-game losing streak. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 2014. At 2-3 in...

Iowa players celebrate after a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Opinion | Iowa football’s offense still has a lot to prove after win over Northwestern

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

Iowa football registered season-highs in total points and yards in its 33-13 win over Northwestern Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes gained 398 yards — 220 passing and 178 rushing. The...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa finds balance on offense, plays complementary football in victory over Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

The Hawkeyes thought they played complementary football for the first time this season during their 33-13 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday.  Iowa football’s offense had a season-high...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig celebrates after a sack during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Craig earned three tackles. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern

Gabby Drees and Daniel McGregor-Huyer October 29, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 33-13, on Homecoming weekend at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Iowa improved their overall record to 4-4 and 2-3 in Big Ten play. Iowa quarterback...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 33-13 Homecoming win over Northwestern

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

The Iowa football team downed Northwestern, 33-13, at Kinnick Stadium Saturday. The 33 points the Hawkeyes scored during their annual homecoming game is good for a season-high. Iowa racked up 393...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig celebrates during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Iowa football defeats Northwestern for Homecoming game victory

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

Iowa football blew out Northwestern, 33-13, on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium for its fourth win of the season. The Hawkeyes are now 4-4, while the Wildcats dropped out of bowl eligibility with a 1-7...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6.

Watch: Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens makes 54-yard field goal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

Kicker Drew Stevens converted on a 54-yard field goal attempt during the third quarter of Saturday's Iowa-Northwestern game. The true freshman booted the ball toward the south end zone with the wind...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Petras threw for 246 yards and a touchdown. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Watch: Iowa football caps first half with a touchdown, leads Northwestern 20-0

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

Iowa football leads Northwestern, 20-0 at halftime. The Hawkeyes scored their second offensive touchdown against the Wildcats with 22 seconds remaining in the second quarter, as senior quarterback...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Petras recorded 18 completed passes for 170 yards.

Watch: Iowa football scores first offensive touchdown since Oct. 1

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 29, 2022

Iowa football scored its first offensive touchdown in 28 days Saturday. Senior quarterback Spencer Petras punched the ball into the end zone on a 1-yard sneak play. https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1586451069780885510 The...