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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

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz weighs in on Wisconsin’s head coaching change, updates status of two players

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 4, 2022

While Illinois football’s defense ranks third in the nation in both total and run defense, Iowa’s offense is rated 130th in the 131-team FBS. A major part of the Fighting Illini’s success...

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 4

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter October 3, 2022

Former Hawkeye standouts stuffed the stat sheet in Week 4 of the NFL season. Christian Kirksey racked up six tackles in the Houston Texans’ 34-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The defeat dropped...

Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst takes the field before Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Big Ten football notebook | Paul Chryst out as Wisconsin head coach, West division wide open

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2022

Wisconsin became the second Big Ten West school to fire its head football coach this season Sunday. The Badgers parted ways with Paul Chryst one day after their 34-10 loss to the Illinois Fighting...

The Iowa Spirit Squads and Iowa Gymnastics training facility in the Field House is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Iowa Athletics is in compliance with Title IX, per independent reviewer

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 3, 2022

An independent reviewer has determined that Iowa Athletics is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Gabriel Feldman, a sports law professor at Tulane University in Louisiana,...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins tackles Michigan running back Blake Corum during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

Opinion | The Big Ten West is a mess, and Iowa football fits right in

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 1, 2022

The Big Ten West is already a dumpster fire, and its teams have only played two league opponents each. As of right now, six teams are tied for the division lead with 1-1 league records. Wisconsin,...

Michigan defensive lineman Taylor Upshaw grabs Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Petras was sacked Petras four times causing the Iowa offense to lose 31 yards. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Grading Iowa football’s 27-14 loss to No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 1, 2022

The Iowa football team fell to No. 4 Michigan, 27-14, at Kinnick Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes are now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play this season. Senior quarterback Spencer Petras...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz moves to discuss with officials 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.

Kirk Ferentz sees growth in Iowa football’s offense following Michigan loss

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz saw improvement from his offense on Saturday, despite the Hawkeyes’ 27-14 loss to No. 4 Michigan. “As crazy as it may sound, from where I stood, I thought...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy averaged 6.5 yards per pass. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

No. 4 Michigan football thrives in Kinnick Stadium’s hostile environment

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Michigan football had no problem going on the road for the first time in the 2022 season. The Wolverines played their first four games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, easily taking down Colorado...

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Bell rushed for 26 yards and a touchdown. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. No. 4 Michigan

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith October 1, 2022

The No. 4 Michigan football team defeated Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, 27-14. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes for the second time in less than a year in a rematch of last December’s Big...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s loss to No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa's offense sputtered again on Saturday afternoon in a 27-14 loss to Michigan, going scoreless in the first half of a game for the first time since 2012. Michigan opened the game with a 75-yard...

Michigan celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

No. 4 Michigan thumps Iowa at Kinnick Stadium

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa football ran out of magic at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, falling to No. 4 Michigan in blowout fashion. Before their 27-14 loss to the Wolverines, the Hawkeyes were 5-1 in their last six matchups...