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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

Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Power rankings, matchups, for Week 11 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

Power Rankings  Oregon – It’s just having fun. Draw some trees on the football field, please.  Ohio State – Buckeyes weren’t fazed by daytime Beaver Stadium. Who isn’t?  Penn...

Kid captain Nataleigh Mochal poses for a portrait during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Kid Captain Nataleigh Mochal is a Hawkeye from birth

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Though Nataleigh Mochal was too young to remember most of her treatment at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, she confidently says it’s  “the best hospital ever.”  At...

Iowa tight end Zach Ortwerth carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Following the first half the Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 12-7. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tight end Zach Ortwerth is prepared for the moment.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 8, 2024

Iowa tight end Zach Ortwerth didn’t think he would be on the field – much less have a ball spiraling toward him. Yet there he was, a true freshman from St. Louis Missouri, more than 200 miles away...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan runs out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan displays leadership qualities, propels rejuvenated offense

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

When a 3-yard dump-off to tight end Johnny Pascuzzi looked like just another three yards, Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan’s mind jumped right to what his father taught him. Once Pascuzzi turned...

Media members interview Iowa 157-pound Jacob Teemer during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes will begin their season on the road against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Corvallis, Ore.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes smash Oregon State, open home slate with Stanford

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team will host Stanford in its home-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 1 p.m. on Saturday — after an optimistic start against No. 23 Oregon State last weekend. The...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen drives to the basket 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.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northern Illinois

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 7, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team started off their regular season by defeating Northern Illinois 91-73 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6. After a slow start, Iowa’s largest lead came in...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Following the half the Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 45-34.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Kylie Feuerbach shines in opening night victory

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

Despite losing the services of Caitlin Clark, Gabbie Marshall, and Kate Martin in the offseason, the Iowa women’s basketball team has quickly adjusted their offense in 2024-25 around its most experienced...

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. Following the half the Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 45-34.

Iowa women’s basketball kicks off 2024-25 campaign with 91-73 home victory over Northern Illinois

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 6, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team kicked off its 2024-25 campaign with a 91-73 victory over Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Iowa guard Lucy Olsen, in her first official...

Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci calls in the Iowa team during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes look to upset top-seeded Maryland in Big Ten Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

The No. 16 Iowa field hockey team will face off against No. 5 Maryland in the first round of 2024 Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, Nov 7.  The competition will take place at the Field Hockey and Lacrosse...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe 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. McCabe had eight points and seven rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Two first-year guards impress in last week’s exhibition win, Sydney Affolter injury update

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 5, 2024

The long-awaited start to Iowa women’s basketball’s season is officially upon us.  The 110-55 exhibition win over Missouri Western has marinated for six days now, and still, the one-game sample...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media after Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7. With the win Ferentz became the all time winningest coach in program history.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes discuss Rose Bowl travel, running back unity, election voting

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2024

A four-hour flight to Los Angeles is nothing to Kirk Ferentz. Before taking to the skies as the head coach of the Hawkeyes, Ferentz hit the road often while at the helm of Maine University more than...

Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) prepares to shoot a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 5, 2024

Keegan Murray averaged a plus-minus of 11 throughout the Sacramento Kings’ four-game road trip throughout the week.  The third-year forward contributed to the Kings’ 113-96 blowout win over the...