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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson and quarterback Alex Padilla celebrate after a touchdown during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first half. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Northwestern, 14-3

Robert Read and Chris Werner November 6, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 22 Iowa football team leads Northwestern, 14-3, at halftime of the primetime matchup between the two teams at Ryan Field. After the Hawkeyes picked up only one first down...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass the ball 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. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Alex Padilla in at quarterback for Iowa against Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 6, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — Sophomore Alex Padilla is in at quarterback for Iowa. Iowa gained one first down over its first three drives of the game against Northwestern with starter Spencer Petras leading...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson points to Iowa fans after his touchdown during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | No. 22 Iowa football team faces Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 6, 2021

  EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 22 Iowa football team is seeking its first win in a month while taking on Northwestern in a Saturday night matchup at Ryan Field. The Hawkeyes (6-2 overall,...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery dunks during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Slippery Rock at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat The Pride of the Rock 99-47.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

New-look Iowa men’s basketball team dominates Slippery Rock in exhibition

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 5, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team took the lead 13 seconds into its 99-47 exhibition game win over Slippery Rock on Friday night and never relinquished it. In the first men’s basketball game at...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass to wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Petras threw for 93 yards on 19 attempts and had a QBR rating of 21.3. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Northwestern football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 5, 2021

The Iowa football team is seeking to end its two-game losing skid this weekend when it travels to Evanston, Illinois, for a primetime matchup with Northwestern. The Hawkeyes, once ranked No. 2 in...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Australian ‘Punter From Down Under’ Tory Taylor continues to excel with Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The south end zone erupts in cheers as Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor and his special teams unit takes the field on fourth down at Kinnick Stadium during a mid-October game against Purdue. The Hawkeye...

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

One-on-one with Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The Daily Iowan: Everybody has a song they listen to that gets them hyped. This year, we’re making a playlist of songs that make players sad. So, what do you listen to when you’re sad? Kaevon...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins gets set before a play during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 10 games

DI Staff November 4, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Northwestern matchup — as well as four other contests — below. No....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Week 10 scouting notebook | No. 22 Iowa vs. Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

The No. 22 Iowa football team will travel to Ryan Field in Evanston to take on 3-5 Northwestern on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes and Wildcats have each depended on their running backs for a lot of...

Northwestern Running Back Jesse Brown makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football hoping to avenge last season’s loss against Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

Revenge is in the air as the Iowa football team is set to travel to Evanston this week a year after Northwestern came to Iowa City and stole a 21-20 victory from the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes jumped...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field before 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.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 10

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 4, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Pregame Editor Robert Read ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 10 conference contest in the 10th edition of Around the Big Ten this season. Here are...

Kid captain Bridgette Bissell talks with head coach Kirk Ferentz after receiving a signed football from the team during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Bridgette Bissell hopes her ‘fighting spirit’ will help lead Iowa to victory

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor November 4, 2021

Holly the pet rat crawled in between the folds of Bridgette Bissell’s hoodie, stopping to nestle comfortably in the crook of the teen’s neck. The 18-year-old giggled and stroked the rat’s soft...

Load More Stories