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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 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.

Halftime reactions | Iowa football trails No. 4 Michigan, 13-0

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson October 1, 2022

No. 4 Michigan imposed its will upon Iowa football in the first half of Saturday's game at Kinnick Stadium. The Wolverines lead, 13-0, and gained 236 yards of total offense. Iowa's defense was allowing...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball back for a pick-six during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on No. 4 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

Iowa football is set for its conference home-opener against No. 4 Michigan. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines will battle at 11:05 a.m. Michigan is coming into the matchup with a 4-0 record, picking up...

University of Iowa sophomore, Jensen Orr, drinks from a beer funnel before a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan near the university’s main library in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Hawkeyes and the Wolverines kick off at 11 a.m. Orr thinks the final score will be Iowa, 23-20.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. No. 4 Michigan

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald October 1, 2022

Iowa and Michigan fans tailgated around Iowa City before a football game between the Hawkeyes and the Wolverines on Saturday. Iowa and No. 4 Michigan kick off at 11 a.m. in Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa guard Citlin Clark and Fox analyst Matt Leinart interact during the Hawkeye Hoops from downtown on Sept. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s, women’s basketball teams host Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 30, 2022

The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City on Friday, engaging in shooting competitions with each other, fans, and “Big Noon Kickoff” hosts. The...

Co-host Reggie Bush answers questions during a Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff NCAA football pregame show featuring Iowa and Michigan on the lawn by Hillcrest and Petersen Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Bush said Michigan has explosive playmakers, so Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is going to be key during the game.

FOX’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ returns to Iowa City for second time in as many years

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 30, 2022

FOX's weekly pregame college football show is back in Iowa City for the second time in the last two seasons. "Big Noon Kickoff," will be broadcast live from the lawn between the University of Iowa's...

Iowa's Brad Banks gets caught up by Minnesota defender Ben West. Iowa beat Minnesota, 45-21, on November 16, 2002.(Curtis Lehmkuhl/The Daily Iowan)

2002 Iowa football team returns to Iowa City for 20-year reunion

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

Former Iowa quarterback Brad Banks remembers the 2002 Hawkeye football season like it was yesterday. The 2002 runner-up for the Heisman Trophy led the Hawkeyes to an 11-2 record and a Big Ten Championship....

Co-hosts Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and 
Urban Meyer speak during a Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff NCAA football pregame show featuring Iowa and Michigan on the lawn by Hillcrest and Petersen Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Leinart said the Iowa defense executes plays well. “They're so they're so fundamentally sound,” Leinart said. “They just they don't make a mistake.”

Former Power Five quarterbacks weigh in on Iowa football’s offense, play of senior Spencer Petras

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 30, 2022

Iowa football's offensive woes in 2022 have been well-documented. The Hawkeyes currently rank last in the 131-team FBS in total offense. Iowa's passing attack is rated 124th nationally, and the...

Production crew films a portion of the Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff NCAA football pregame show featuring Iowa and Michigan on the lawn by Hillcrest and Petersen Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

Photos: Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff pregame show

Grace Smith, Photojournalist September 30, 2022

Fox Sports hosted a Big Noon Kickoff football pregame show on the lawn by Hillcrest and Petersen Residence Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday. Iowa and Michigan kick off in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras communicates to the team during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3.

Iowa football trying to find right combination along offensive line

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 29, 2022

Iowa football entered the 2022 season with an inexperienced offensive line. On the Hawkeyes’ most recent depth chart, junior guard Nick DeJong is the oldest listed starter. The Hawkeyes rank 13th...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Petras threw for nine completions on 22 attempts. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Where to watch Big Noon Kickoff and Iowa-Michigan

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 29, 2022

FOX is bringing its live programming to Iowa City Saturday morning. Big Noon Kickoff, the network's weekly college football pregame show, will air at 9 a.m. The show's set has been constructed on the...