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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

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Iowa left end Joe Evans sacks Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans ready to take on hometown team Iowa State

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 7, 2022

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans will face his hometown team when he suits up against Iowa State on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Although Evans grew up in Ames, he never supported the Cyclones. Evans moved...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson carries the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Injuries continue to plague Iowa football ahead of 2022 Cy-Hawk game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 6, 2022

Sophomore wide receiver Keagan Johnson was not listed on Iowa football’s Week 2 depth chart. On the Hawkeyes’ Monday two-deep, sophomore Arland Bruce and redshirt freshman Alec Wick were Iowa’s...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson makes a move after a reception during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore wideout Keagan Johnson missing from Iowa football’s Week 2 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 5, 2022

The Iowa football team released its Week 2 depth chart ahead of Saturday's Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick Stadium on Monday. Three names were unexpectedly missing from the Hawkeyes' two-deep: Keagan Johnson,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline 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.

Grading Iowa football’s 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 4, 2022

The Iowa football team won its first game of the 2022 season Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes didn’t score a touchdown, but still beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 7-3....

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis for a safety 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.

Iowa football’s defense stands tall, outscores South Dakota State in season-opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa's defense did more celebrating in the end zone than its offense did Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes scored two safeties in the second half of their 7-3 win over the South Dakota State...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts the ball 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. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

‘This kid is a freak’: Tory Taylor’s 10 punts aid Iowa in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa players spent a lot of time near the South Dakota State goal line on Saturday afternoon, but they weren't scoring any touchdowns. Instead, the Hawkeyes were downing Tory Taylor's punts deep in...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evas jumps to celebrate with Iowa offensive lineman Logan Lee during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3. Combined Evans and Lee had 3.5 sacks.

Photos: Iowa football vs. South Dakota State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Isabella Cervantes September 3, 2022

Iowa defeated South Dakota State, 7-3, at Kinnick Stadium. It was the first sellout of a sold-out home season. In the first half, both teams were only able to score field goals. Iowa broke the tie in...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball 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. Petras threw for 109 yards.

Opinion | Iowa football’s offense still trending in wrong direction after 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Well, here we go again. After nine months, Iowa’s offense has proven to be in the same place it was during the 2022 Citrus Bowl: the bottom of the barrel. The Hawkeyes’ offense finished the...

Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum prepares to catch the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s touchdown-less 7-3 win over South Dakota State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

The Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3, Saturday afternoon. Neither the Hawkeyes nor the Jackrabbits scored a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes' points...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Iowa football wins unconventional season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 3, 2022

Offense was optional Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, as the Iowa football team won its season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3. The only offensive players to score were placekickers Aaron...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Halftime Reactions | Iowa tied with South Dakota State, 3-3

Austin Hanson and Chris Werner September 3, 2022

Offense wasn't much of a factor in the first half of Saturday's Iowa-South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium. In the first half, the Hawkeyes and Jackrabbits combined for just 130 yards. In the first half,...

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.

Live updates | Iowa takes on South Dakota State in season opener

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2022

Iowa and South Dakota State will meet to begin the 2022 football season on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Kinnick Stadium.  The Hawkeyes and Jackrabbits have never played before. Iowa finished the 2021...