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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 9-6 loss to Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football lost to Illinois, 9-6, on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. It was the Hawkeyes' first loss to the Illini since 2008. Neither team scored a touchdown in Saturday's...

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. sacks Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Illinois football snaps eight-game losing streak against Iowa

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football’s matchup with Illinois Saturday lived up to its billing. Illinois, a 3.5-point betting favorite, downed Iowa, 9-6. The Fighting Illini snapped their eight-game...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Halftime Reactions | Iowa football tied with Illinois, 6-6

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football is tied with Illinois, 6-6, at halftime at Memorial Stadium. The Hawkeyes' first score of the half came on their first drive of the game. After a return to the Fighting...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta walks onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Illinois in Champaign

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa football will go for a ninth straight win over Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. The Hawkeyes haven't lost to the Illini since 2008. The Illini is favored...

Iowa defenders Jack Campbell and Cooper DeJean tackle South Dakota State wide receiver Jaxon Janke during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Campbell had one quarterback hurry.

Where to Watch Iowa football take on Illinois in Champaign

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 6, 2022

The 3-2 Iowa football team will travel to Memorial Stadium in Champaign this week for a matchup with 4-1 Illinois. The Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini are part of six-way tie for first in the Big Ten...

Kid captain Cormac Faley poses for a photo with his guests and head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Kid Captain Cormac Faley travels to Illinois to cheer on Hawkeyes

Ariana Lessard, Assistant Arts Editor October 6, 2022

Kid Captain Cormac Faley, from Asbury, Iowa, finished his chemotherapy treatments in 2020. The now 12-year-old was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May 2017 and has been in remission...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a near seven-hour football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

New No. 1: Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens takes over top spot

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

Drew Stevens didn’t always want to be a college football player. Stevens, Iowa’s true freshman kicker out of North Augusta, South Carolina, was a switch kicker in soccer at North Augusta High...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini lifts his hands up to celebrate with wide receiver Arland Bruce IV during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Ragaini and the offense celebrated the play as a touchdown before refs signaled Ragaini had stepped out of bounds. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 6 college football games

DI Staff October 6, 2022

Iowa @ Illinois: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (12-13): Illinois — This one’s for you, dad. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (17-8): Iowa — Illinois isn’t actually back (I think). Chris...

Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) hoists running back Kaleb Johnson (2) after Johnson scored a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

One-on-one with Iowa left tackle Mason Richman

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2022

The Daily Iowan: So, every week we do like a fun segment with some questions that aren’t about next week’s game. Would you be down to do that? Mason Richman: Sure. DI: So, we’ll start with the...

University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 6 of the college football season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 6, 2022

Power Rankings 1. Ohio State — The Big Ten should send two East teams to Indy for this year’s league title game. 2. Michigan — The Hawkeyes were almost almost competitive against the Wolverines. 3....