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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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Minnesota running back Darius Taylor is pushed out of bounce during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Taylor totaled 59 yards rushing and 25 yards receiving. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Northwestern on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

Iowa football heads to the Friendly Confines to take on Northwestern in the second-annual 'Wildcats Classic.' According to Sports Illustrated, Iowa won its first matchup against the Wildcats in 1897...

A look at the football field built in Wrigley Field for a 2021 game between Northwestern and Purdue. Iowa and Northwestern play there Saturday (2:30 p.m., Peacock).

Iowa football returns to Chicago to face off against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Cooper Worth, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

Chicago's historic Wrigley Field will host an early-November matchup of Midwest rivals, but there won't be any baseball taking place. Instead, the 6-2 Iowa football team will take on  4-4 Northwestern...

Iowa’s Alli Bookin-Nosbisch competes in the women’s 800-meter during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Bookin-Nosbisch placed seventh with a time of 2:06.59. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Fourth-year mid-distance specialist Alli Bookin-Nosbisch finding success in Iowa cross country program

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

Two-time Iowa school record holder and fourth-year mid-distance runner Alli Bookin-Nosbisch is finding herself to be a key member of the women’s cross country squad. In track and field, the 800-meter...

Iowa forward Meike Ingles chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa women’s soccer aims to continue Cinderella run in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team will look to continue its Cinderella run in the Big Ten Tournament with a semifinal matchup against No. 5 Penn State on Thursday after upsetting top seed No. 12 Michigan...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks at his notes during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After the University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Ferentz answered questions from the media about the statement. Ferentz also spoke about Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Nov. 4. Ferentz recognized the biological relationship with Brian Ferentz, saying he’s very fond of his son. “I’ve had a lot of relationships with people that have worked here, and that's one of the things we do,” Kirk Ferentz said. “If it was anybody on this staff that fell in this category, I'd feel bad about it.”

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz intends to return next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz intends to stay with the Hawkeyes next season. On the "Hawk Talk" radio show Wednesday night, a weekly segment hosted by Iowa radio play-by-play announcer Gary...

Iowa outside hitter Alyssa Worden watches from the sidelines during a volleyball match between Iowa and Maryland at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Alyssa Worden embodies perseverance through injury

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

An ACL injury is one of the worst setbacks an athlete can suffer.  In June of 2022, Iowa volleyball’s Alyssa Worden tore her ACL at a club volleyball tournament. This forced her to miss her entire...

Iowa midfield Dionne van Aalsum reacts during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. van Aalsum scored one goal in the first period. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey’s Dionne van Aalsum named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Iowa field hockey’s Dionne van Aalsum was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year on Wednesday. She is the sixth Hawkeye in program history to achieve the feat and the first since Katie Birch in 2016. The...

Iowa goalkeeper Mia Magnotta prepares to stop a goal during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Magnotta played for all 60 minutes of the match. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes gear up for Big Ten Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 31, 2023

The Iowa field hockey team will seek revenge against the Maryland Terrapins in the first round of the 2023 Big Ten Tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this weekend. The No. 7 Hawkeyes are seeded...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara stands on the sidelines with crutches after getting injured in the first quarter during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa football suffers from injury bug, loses three scoring weapons

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

The Iowa offense looks much different now compared to the beginning of the season. Two torn ACLs and a broken ankle took out the Hawkeyes’ top three scoring weapons — quarterback Cade McNamara...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Kirk Ferentz retire?

Jake Olson and Brad Schultz October 31, 2023

No Following the Iowa football team’s loss to Minnesota on Oct. 21, the Hawkeyes’ road to the Big Ten Championship got a lot more difficult. Iowa must win their remaining four games against...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to media members during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After the University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Ferentz answered questions from the media about the statement. Ferentz also spoke about Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Nov. 4.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, Interim AD Beth Goetz talk dismissal of Brian Ferentz

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

Less than 24 hours after it was announced that Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will not return next season, his father, head coach Kirk Ferentz, addressed the media. The head coach did...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands prepares to talk to the wrestling team after Iowa men's wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling prepares for season, aims to fill holes left by veterans

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

New season, same goals. The Iowa men’s wrestling team will kick off the season at Cal Baptist on Nov. 4. The Hawkeyes are fresh off a national runner-up finish and must fill the holes left...