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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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Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

One-on-one with Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2022

 The Daily Iowan: So, every week we do like a fun questions segment for The Daily Iowan, are you down to do that? Jack Campbell: Yes sir. DI: Awesome. So, I'll start with a hypothetical NCAA...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz looks onto the field during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 5 of the college football season

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter September 29, 2022

Power rankings Ohio State — The Big Ten’s SEC program. Michigan — The Wolverines didn’t cover the spread against the Terrapins, but their offense still put on a show. Penn State...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Sam LaPorta during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Bruce IV caught three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 20-7.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 5 college football games

DI Staff September 29, 2022

Michigan @ Iowa: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (10-10): Michigan — Abolish any kick time after 6 p.m. Embrace the 11 a.m. start. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (15-5): Michigan — Iowa’s...

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown 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. Wilson caught two passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

‘Where top-five teams go to die’: Iowa to collide with No. 4 Michigan Saturday at Kinnick Stadium

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 29, 2022

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras paid for it the last time he took the same field as Michigan. The Wolverines dealt blows in last season’s Big Ten championship game that severely bruised the now-senior’s...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor signs a football for kid captain Adam Arp during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans.

Kid Captain Adam Arp excited for Iowa-Michigan matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 29, 2022

Kid Captain Adam Arp has over 11 yards worth of ‘Beads for Bravery’ from the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The 16-year-old from Williamsburg, Iowa, has received care...

Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck walks down the sidelines during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Big Ten football notebook | Minnesota enters AP Poll, Illinois’ Chase Brown leads nation in rushing

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 28, 2022

Minnesota football entered the AP Poll for the first time in 2022 on Sunday, checking in at No. 21. The Golden Gophers are 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten. In their conference opener last week,...

Former Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki answers questions after getting recognized as the 2022 America Needs Farmers (ANF) Wall of Honor recipient during an Iowa football weekly media availability at Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Former Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki returns as America Needs Farmers honoree

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 28, 2022

Former Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki returned to Iowa City this week to be added to the America Needs Farmers Wall of Honor. Moeaki, who played for the Hawkeyes from 2005-09, is the 10th inductee since...

Sep 25, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) knocks the ball away from San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) as safety Kareem Jackson (22) recovers the fumble and linebacker Josey Jewell (47) looks on in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 3

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 27, 2022

Hawkeye football alumni made an impact throughout Week 3 of the NFL slate. All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff kept the pocket clean for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2021 No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence en...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes earn two Big Ten Players of the Week, Jestin Jacobs out for the season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 26, 2022

Senior defensive back Kaevon Merriweather and junior punter Tory Taylor earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors on Monday following Iowa’s victory over Rutgers. In his first career defensive...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands the ball off to running back Leshon Williams during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

‘I knew he was there with me tonight’: Iowa football’s Leshon Williams honors late father with touchdown at Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

Iowa football running back Leshon Williams scored the Hawkeyes’ first offensive touchdown of the game against Rutgers on Saturday night. And that touchdown, he said, was in honor of his late father.  Williams...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

Opinion | Iowa football might have found its offensive identity Saturday night

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 25, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J., — Saturday’s Iowa-Rutgers game didn’t go as many projected it to. Initially billed as an Australian “Puntapalooza,” the contest featured fewer than 10 punts between the...