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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 head coach Fran McCaffery yells during the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Championship between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 75-66.

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery releases statement on Cameo video to Brian Ferentz

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 13, 2022

Iowa men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery was featured in a Cameo video that surfaced on social media late Monday night. In the 15-second clip, McCaffery left a message for Iowa football's offensive...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands off the ball to 	running back Leshon Williams during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7. Williams carried the ball 34 yards.

Iowa football notebook | Petras still Iowa’s No. 1 quarterback, CB Jermari Harris out for the season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 13, 2022

Iowa football is standing pat at quarterback — for now. Head coach Kirk Ferentz said senior Spencer Petras will start against Nevada Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium. Petras, who has completed...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates tackling Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Epenesa had two sacks throughout the game.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 1

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 12, 2022

A handful of former Hawkeye football stars showed out in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Five former Iowa players made debuts with new teams on the offensive line. Former All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7. Petras threw for 92 yards and had a quarterback rating of 14.1.

Iowa football’s starting lineup largely unchanged ahead of Week 3 matchup with Nevada

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 12, 2022

For the second consecutive week, Iowa football may play a game without four of its starters. Wide receivers Nico Ragaini and Keagan Johnson, linebacker Jestin Jacobs, and cornerback Jermari Harris...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks down the sideline during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football notebook | Nebraska fires Scott Frost, quarterback J.J. McCarthy named Michigan’s Week 3 starter

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 11, 2022

Scott Frost has been relieved of his football head coaching duties at Nebraska, per a Sunday announcement. Frost's termination came just hours after the Cornhuskers lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles,...

Iowa kicker Aaron Blom attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Blom failed field goal attempt was 48 yards.

Grading Iowa football’s 10-7 loss to Iowa State in the 2022 Cy-Hawk game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 11, 2022

The Iowa football team lost the 2022 Cy-Hawk game to Iowa State, 10-7, Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. The Cyclones snapped their six-game, eight-year losing streak against the Hawkeyes and...

Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich and offensive lineman Trevor Downing hoists the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7.

‘It’s everything you dream of’: Iowa State weathers storm, defeats Iowa for Cy-Hawk football trophy

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2022

When Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell met with the media after the Cyclones’ first Cy-Hawk football victory since 2014, he aptly summed up the game at Kinnick Stadium. “You have to weather...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with quarterback Spencer Petras during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7. Iowa’s offense had 11 first downs.

Opinion | It’s time for Iowa football to make a change at quarterback

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

Saturday was chock full of firsts — for both Iowa football and myself. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cyclones for the first time since 2014, and I can safely say I felt really uncomfortable during...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras loses possession of the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Iowa had three turnovers.

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz voices concerns with offense after Cy-Hawk loss

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz wanted to make a big jump following the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard offensive performance against South Dakota State on Sept. 3. “We've all got to get better,”...

Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich and offensive lineman Trevor Downing hoists the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge September 10, 2022

Iowa State defeated Iowa, 10-7, during the Cy-Hawk football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Coming off the season opener, Iowa was one of the lowest ranked offenses in division one college football...

Iowa students enter Kinnick Stadium before the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 10-7 loss to Iowa State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2022

The Iowa football team lost its first Cy-Hawk game since 2014 on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. In the 10-7 defeat to the Cyclones, the Hawkeyes scored their lone touchdown on their opening...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Iowa State snaps six-game losing streak against Iowa, wins 2022 Cy-Hawk football game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

After eight years, the Cy-Hawk football game trophy belongs to the Cyclones. Iowa State took down Iowa, 10-7, for the first time since 2014.  Iowa scored a touchdown in its opening drive at Kinnick...