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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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Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren walks to Kirk Ferentz to shake hands during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten Conference releases 2023 football schedule, Iowa avoids Ohio State and Michigan

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 26, 2022

The Big Ten Conference released its 2023 football schedule Wednesday morning. Iowa football will take on three Big Ten East Division opponents: Penn State, Rutgers, and Michigan State. The Hawkeyes’...

Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla walk onto the field during an Iowa football open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Petras and Padilla both started for the Hawkeyes in the 2021-22 season.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz declines to name starting quarterback, Diante Vines ready to make an impact

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 25, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz did not name a starting quarterback ahead of his team’s matchup with Northwestern. At a meeting with reporters on Tuesday, Ferentz said Iowa is still evaluating...

Jan 9, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA;  San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates as he leaves the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the overtime period of the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 7

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 25, 2022

Former Iowa football standouts provided key contributions to several NFL teams last week. Ravens safety Geno Stone posted eight tackles in Baltimore’s 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns....

Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison pressures Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla’s throw attempt during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla threw an interception on the play. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football does not name starting quarterback on Week 9 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 24, 2022

Iowa football released its weekly depth chart Monday, and there was an “or” at the quarterback position. Neither junior Alex Padilla, nor senior Spencer Petras were listed as starting quarterbacks. Both...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta jumps while running with the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. LaPorta caught six passes for 55 yards. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Grading Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football suffered its third loss in a row on Saturday, falling 54-10 to No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes dropped to 3-4 on the season following the loss. Iowa, Northwestern,...

Ohio State tight end Mitch Rossi runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Rossi caught one pass for three yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Opinion | Iowa’s defense isn’t entirely to blame for surrendering Ferentz era-high 54 points

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football became the second team this season to hold Ohio State’s offense to fewer than 400 yards in a single game Saturday. Notre Dame was the first to do so in Week 1, limiting...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla interacts with his team on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Padilla saw action in a game this season for the first time. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz noncommittal on QB after Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla play against No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla played his first snaps of the season on Saturday afternoon against No. 2 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes’ change at quarterback came after...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The Iowa offense registered 158 yards compared to Ohio State’s 360. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Photos: Iowa football vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith October 22, 2022

No. 2 Ohio State football defeated Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, 54-10. The Buckeyes gathered 360 yards compared to Iowa's 158. In the first half, Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras threw...

Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans scoops a fumble up during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 54-10 loss to No. 2 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Iowa football lost to No. 2 Ohio State, 54-10, at Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes lost by over 40 points for the first time since head coach Kirk Ferentz's first...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson searches for yards during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Iowa football falls to No. 2 Ohio State in historic fashion

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Alex Padilla took his first snaps of the 2022 season Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz put him into the game after benching senior Spencer...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass the ball during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Padilla was replaced by quarterback Spencer Petras at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Alex Padilla in at quarterback for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Junior quarterback Alex Padilla has entered Iowa football's matchup with No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus. He is relieving senior quarterback Spencer Petras, who turned the ball over...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Ohio State football leads Iowa, 26-10

Chloe Peterson and Austin Hanson October 22, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Iowa football team is trailing No. 2 Ohio State, 26-10, at halftime in Columbus. The Hawkeyes are in the midst of their first trip to Ohio Stadium since 2013. The lead has...