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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

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks on a headset during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football notebook | Nebraska fires defensive coordinator, Wisconsin dealing with injuries

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 21, 2022

Nebraska football fired its defensive coordinator, Erik Chinander, on Sunday. It’s the second coaching dismissal the program has made this season. The Cornhuskers relieved Scott Frost of his head coaching...

The Iowa student section cheers on the Hawkeyes before a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 27-0.

Iowa football notebook | Taylor condemns fans’ booing, Hawkeyes prepare for three quarterbacks

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 20, 2022

Iowa football has been showered with jeers during its first three contests of the season, and the Hawkeyes have yet to play a road game. Boo birds have invaded Kinnick Stadium in response to quarterback...

Tennessee Titans running back D'onta Foreman gets stopped by Houston Texans middle linebacker Christian Kirksey during the first quarter at NRG Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 19, 2022

The NFL’s second week of action was a mixed bag for former Iowa football stars. Ex-Hawkeye tight ends struggled on Sunday. George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers missed a second straight week...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini catches a ball before a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ragaini did not play in Iowa’s first to matchups this season.

Nico Ragaini returns to Iowa football’s Week 4 depth chart, Keagan Johnson absent

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 19, 2022

Fifth-year senior Nico Ragaini returned to Iowa football’s depth chart ahead of the Hawkeyes’ Week 4 matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Ragaini...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball into the end zone during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Johnson earned two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 27-0.

Grading Iowa football’s 27-0 win over Nevada

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 18, 2022

Offense — C+ Iowa’s offense showed significant improvement in the Hawkeyes’ 27-0 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday night and Sunday morning at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes gained 337...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson rushes the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. Johnson scored a touchdown on the play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

Iowa football running back Kaleb Johnson bursts onto scene in Hawkeyes’ 27-0 win over Nevada

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 18, 2022

Before Iowa football’s Week 3 contest against Nevada, true freshman running back Kaleb Johnson thought he wouldn’t be a big factor in the Hawkeyes’ offense this early in his collegiate career. He...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Petras passed for 175 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 20-7.

Opinion | Iowa’s offensive performance against Nevada isn’t indicative of future success

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 18, 2022

Saturday’s Iowa-Nevada game is certainly one of the strangest I’ve seen in my three years covering the Hawkeye football team. The contest took about seven hours to play, featured three lightning...

Iowa fans observe action while rain falls down during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 20-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nevada

Jerod Ringwald and Gabby Drees September 18, 2022

Iowa football defeated Nevada, 27-0, in a game that started Sept. 17 and ended in the morning of Sept. 18. The near seven-hour game was delayed three times because of lightning.  Iowa running back...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Johnson scored a touchdown on the play.

Iowa football downs Nevada, 27-0, in near-seven-hour game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 18, 2022

Fans got their first taste of Big Ten football “after dark” Saturday night. Before USC and UCLA even get a  chance to join the conference in 2024, Iowa football gave spectators a game that stretched...

Iowa wide receiver Brody Brecht attempts to catch a pass while defended by Nevada defensive back Isaiah Essissima during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s weather-delayed win over Nevada

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson September 18, 2022

The Iowa football team downed Nevada, 27-0,  in a game that took seven hours. The Wolf Pack and Hawkeyes fought through three lightning delays that lasted over four hours at Kinnick Stadium. The...

Iowa fans observe action while rain falls down during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Iowa-Nevada football game delayed by lightning

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 17, 2022

Saturday's Iowa-Nevada football game has been delayed by lightning. In accordance with NCAA policies, play must be suspended for at least 30 minutes if lightning is detected within eight miles of the...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV catches a touchdown pass during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Halftime reactions | Iowa football scores two offensive touchdowns, leads Nevada 17-0

Austin Hanson and Isaac Goffin September 17, 2022

Iowa football's offense came to life in the first half of its Week 3 matchup with Nevada Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes scored 14 points and gained 199 yards. Iowa's first touchdown of...