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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

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets the offense ready for play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Petras threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa’s offense, defense play complimentary football in Big Ten beatdown of Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 3, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Members of Iowa’s secondary stood on the sideline near the Hawkeye bench late in the fourth quarter in Maryland Stadium on Friday, counting off how many interceptions the defense...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football team jumps up to No. 3 in Week 6 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 3, 2021

The Iowa football team jumped up to No. 3 in the Associated Press' Week 6 Poll after defeating Maryland, 51-14, in College Park on Friday night. Iowa had been No. 5 for the past three weeks. The...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV breaks free after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Arland Bruce IV becoming a reliable receiver for Iowa’s offense

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 2, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV was the first Hawkeye to congratulate his teammate Keagan Johnson on the sideline last week after Johnson scored the first touchdown of his...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts jumps up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s Friday night win over Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 2, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The No. 5 Iowa football team dismantled Maryland in its 51-14 win over the Terrapins on Friday night. The Hawkeyes forced seven turnovers on the night. Offensively, Iowa scored...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Hawkeyes trounce the Terrapins to move to 5-0

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland’s crowd of over 45,000 was dressed for a blackout Friday night. But after the Hawkeyes delivered a knockout, gold was what stood out most from the bleachers inside...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner runs after intercepting a pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: No. 5 Iowa leads Maryland, 34-7

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland led Iowa after the first 15 minutes of their Friday night matchup. After 30 minutes? That's a different story. The No. 5 Hawkeyes scored 31 points in the second quarter...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets ready for a play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 5 Iowa football team takes on Maryland under Friday night lights

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Hawkeyes are ready for some football under the Friday night lights. No. 5 Iowa is in College Park for a Friday night game against Maryland. Both teams are undefeated (4-0)...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Kent State running back Marquez Cooper 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. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch Friday night’s Iowa-Maryland football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

Iowa is under the Friday night lights this week. The No. 5 Hawkeyes are in College Park to take on the Maryland Terrapins. Below is information for the game. Also be sure to check out stories...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football prepared for Friday night lights

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

Hawkeye football is taking on Maryland on Friday at 7 p.m. in the first of Iowa’s two non-Saturday games this season. After a victory over Colorado State Sept. 25, the Hawkeyes have one fewer...

Iowa defensive linemen Zach VanValkenburg rushes the passer during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive end Zach VanValkenburg

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

Daily Iowan: First and foremost, I wanted to ask if you have a favorite TV show or guilty pleasure TV show? Zach VanValkenburg: Favorite TV show? I always kind of finish them. But right now, I don’t...

Iowas defense lines up against Colorado States offense during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Explaining the ‘Next Man In’ mentality that makes the Iowa defense great

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

The Iowa defense has a simple mentality this season: Next man in. Everybody, no matter if they’re in the first-string lineup or on the scout team, works like a starter in practice. Any defensive...

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