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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive linemen Zach VanValkenburg and Lukas Van Ness combine for a sack on Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Watch: Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness tie school record with second punt block

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

For the second time today, Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness has blocked a punt. He batted one kick down during the first quarter and another in the third. After the first-quarter block, the...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Iowa State, 7-3, at halftime of 2022 Cy-Hawk game

Austin Hanson and Chloe Peterson September 10, 2022

The Iowa football team is ahead of Iowa State, 7-3 at halftime of the 2022 Cy-Hawk game. The Hawkeyes scored their first touchdown of the season at the 12:21 mark of the first quarter. Running back...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean celebrates after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell got 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.

Watch: Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean intercepts pass in end zone against Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

After Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras threw an interception at Iowa's 25-yard line, all signs pointed to a Cyclone touchdown to tie the game. Instead, Iowa State sophomore quarterback Hunter...

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock fumbles the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Watch: Iowa football forces Iowa State turnover in the red zone

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

With Iowa State threatening to score and tie the game, Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather forced a turnover. As Cyclone running back Jirehl Brock pushed his way toward the end zone from the Hawkeye 1-yard...

Iowa special teams coach Levar Woods hugs defensive back Henry Marchese after Marchese blocked a punt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Iowa punter Tory Taylor and long snapper Austin Spiewak joined in the celebration. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Watch: Iowa football blocks punt, scores first offensive touchdown of 2022 season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa football scored its first touchdown of the 2022 season during the first quarter of Saturday's Cy-Hawk game. Running back Leshon Williams scored a nine-yard rushing touchdown. It only took the...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa takes on Iowa State in first Cy-Hawk game in Kinnick since 2018

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa and Iowa State are set to battle in the first Cy-Hawk rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium since 2018. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones will kick off at 3:05 Saturday and the contest will air on Big Ten Network. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz pats wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s helmet during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Ferentz has never lost to Nebraska head coach Scott Frost. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Iowa State State football game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 8, 2022

The 1-0 Iowa football team will welcome Iowa State to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Cy-Hawk football game hasn't been held in Iowa City since 2018, when the Hawkeyes beat the Cyclones,...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee lines up for a snap 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.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 2 college football games

DI Staff September 8, 2022

Iowa State @ Iowa: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (5-0): Iowa— Iowa State always finds a way to lose this game. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (4-1): Iowa State — I'll be surprised if Iowa...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa Football practice facility in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022

One-on-one with Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 8, 2022

The Daily Iowan: So, every week at the DI we like to do a fun segment with a player where we ask some non-football questions, some fun things. So, I’ve been asking everybody what they think their NCAA...

Iowa grabs the Cy-Hawk Trophy 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.

Cy-Hawk football game returns to Kinnick Stadium after four-season hiatus

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Jack Campbell didn’t grow up an Iowa fan. Although the senior linebacker is a lifelong Iowan, he was sheltered from the Cy-Hawk rivalry. His father, Dave, played for the University of Northern Iowa...

Kid captain Audrey Schneller speaks with head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Kid Captain Audrey Schneller defies odds after seven years of UIHC treatments to join Iowa football on field

Kate Perez, News Editor September 8, 2022

Audrey Schneller has been coming to Iowa City since she was an infant. While the past seven years have been filled with eye exams, this time she’s coming back to town as a Kid Captain, not a hospital...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh smiles after saying corn on the cob is his favorite food during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 2 of the college football season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Power Rankings 1. Ohio State —The Buckeyes won't leave the No. 1 spot this year. 2. Michigan — Just wait until the Wolverines come to Iowa City and show Hawkeye fans what an offense looks...