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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

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 7

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 25, 2021

Former Iowa tight ends highlighted the Hawkeyes’ presence in the NFL yet again during Week 7, but ex-Hawkeyes also made plays defensively on Sunday as well. Here are some notable performances...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Iowa football’s special teams consistent throughout first half of season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Iowa football’s special teams unit has been the X-factor for the Hawkeyes this season. Sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Shudak has converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts this season, and...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football team ranked No. 9 in Week 9 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2021

The Iowa football team is back in the top 10. Coming off their bye week, the Hawkeyes (6-1 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) jumped up two spots to No. 9 in the country in this week's Associated Press poll....

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks off the field after a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook: Evaluating the Hawkeyes during the bye week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 20, 2021

The Iowa football team's strength and conditioning coach Raimond Braithwaite had just gone over the importance of sleep to Hawkeye athletes when offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz stepped up to the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with an official during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Opinion | Even after losing to Purdue, Iowa remains the favorite to win the Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 19, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz began his postgame press conference after the previously undefeated and second-ranked Hawkeyes had just lost to Purdue, and said it had been, “A really disappointing and...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema listens to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook | Franklin and Bielema talk to reporters, league receivers transfer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 19, 2021

The 2021 college football season hasn’t been kind to the University of Illinois. The Fighting Illini are currently 2-5. From Sept. 4-25, they suffered through a four-game losing streak. Illinois’...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 18, 2021

Multiple former Iowa football stars contributed to their respective squads during the Week 6 NFL slate. While former Hawkeye tight ends Noah Fant and TJ Hockenson made waves in the passing game,...

Purdue tight end Payne Durham comes down after hurdling Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Durham had 15 yards on five receptions.

Hawkeyes will use bye week to learn, rest, and prepare

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

The Iowa football team had its worst showing of the season Saturday against Purdue, seemingly running out of steam late against the Boilermakers in a 24-7 loss. Now, whether the Hawkeyes like it...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Kelly-Martin had six rushes for 23 yards and a touchdown.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 24-7 loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 24-7 loss to Purdue. Offense — D- It’s tough to find many Brian Ferentz supporters...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. walks off the field after a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | How Iowa responds to Purdue loss will mark turning point of 2021 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

The Purdue football Twitter account tweeted, “We just beat the No. 2 out of Iowa” seconds after the Boilermakers’ 24-7 upset win over the then-No. 2 Hawkeyes on Saturday. That’s a nice way...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell catches a touchdown pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Bell averaged 21.8 yards per reception.

Iowa football team drops to No. 11 in Week 8 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

The Iowa football team kept the program's highest ranking since 1985 for just one week. After falling to Purdue, 24-7, in an upset at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is ranked No. 11 in the Week 8 Associated...

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