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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 Brendan Sullivan looks at a teammate during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Column | Brendan Sullivan should’ve been the starting quarterback all along

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 12, 2024

Hawkeye fans have been calling for more of Brendan Sullivan after seeing flashes of his game as a designated red zone quarterback.  Due to unfortunate circumstances, the fans got what they wanted....

Iowa guard Teagan Mallegni goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Mallegni had 18 points and three rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball finds talent, offense in first-year Teagan Mallegni

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

Though the Iowa women’s basketball team lost many stars last season, it has the potential to increase it’s offensive firepower in 2024-25 with first-year Teagan Mallegni, one of several newcomers...

Alyssa Worden digs the ball during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Iowa women’s volleyball finds offense, opportunity in first-year Alyssa Worden

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

It’s been an up-and-down 2024-25 season for the Iowa women’s volleyball team, but they may have found an offensive spark with first-year outside hitter Alyssa Worden.  Worden redshirted last...

Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio wrestles Quincy University Sereena Baca during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

First-year Valarie Solorio proves herself in Iowa women’s wrestling debut

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun makes the recruiting process simple. Her goal is to find the women who want to be challenged — the athletes who aren’t particularly the most talented...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan flips Stanford No. 17 197-pound Nick Stemmet while wrestling during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling lands big-name transfers in search of national championship

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer November 12, 2024

Through the murky waters of the transfer portal that rules college athletics today, the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team has pieced together a championship-caliber program. After a fourth-place...

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester speaks during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Iowa football notebook | Tim Lester talks hazy quarterback situation, passing game progress

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2024

Tim Lester claims he’s not a leadoff hitter – too slow, he jokes – but he was still the first of Iowa football’s coordinators to take the podium on Tuesday during the bye week. Without an opening...

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Iowa men’s basketball lands first verbal commitment from 2025 recruiting class

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Tuesday, with 6-foot-10 center Badara Diakite becoming the first verbal commit of the 2025 recruiting class for the Hawkeyes. Diakite...

Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) makes a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Nov. 5-11

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 12, 2024

Keegan Murray’s rollercoaster week aligned with the outcome of all four games last week for the Sacramento Kings.  Playing exactly 35 minutes, the third-year forward started strongly as he logged...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen goes up for a 3-point shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Olsen had 19 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 91-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes power through Virginia Tech, look ahead to Toledo and Drake

Jack Birmingham and Colin Votzmeyer November 12, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team is now 2-0 this season, further proving their place in the collegiate women's basketball world despite a new look. But two more tests this week, one with a risky rival,...

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 11, 2024

Quarterback C.J. Beathard is returning to the Jacksonville Jaguars in wake of Trevor Lawrence’s shoulder injury.  The seven-year veteran was signed off Miami’s practice squad on Wednesday. Beathard...

Iowa players celebrate a goal by Iowa forward Delaney Holtey during a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer awarded a No. 3 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 11, 2024

The Iowa women’s soccer team received a No. 3 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Monday during the NCAA Selection Show. The Hawkeyes will take on Missouri State at the UI Soccer Complex on Nov. 15 at...

Iowa center Addison O'Grady and LSU forward Angel Reese fight for a spot in the lane during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Iowa women’s basketball dominates Virginia Tech, 71-52

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team clinched a dominating 71-52 win over Virginia Tech in the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday. With the win, Iowa improves to 2-0 on the young season.  Fourth-year...