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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Brock Harding drives to the baseline during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes honoring legendary guard Kenny Arnold, Harding ready to embrace starting role

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Last Friday, fans got to see their first glimpse of the 2024-25 Iowa men's basketball team during an exhibition contest against Minnesota-Duluth. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 102-81, in a mistake-filled,...

Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.  The team took questions and photos with the media.

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes set to kick off season at Luther Hill Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 1, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's wrestling team kicks off the season on Saturday, traveling to Indianola, Iowa, where it will compete in the 2024 Luther Hill Open.  Simpson College will play host to 28 other...

Kid Captain Hunter Mickelson (front) smiles as Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with him 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 Hunter Mickelson thrives in managing rare condition

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 1, 2024

Hunter Mickelson’s parents, John and Brooke, ensure Hunter knows he’s special – one in a million even. In terms of his rare diagnosis of a kidney condition called nephrogenic diabetes insipidus...

Iowa wide reciever Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Wetjen returned two punts during the game.

Iowa football’s Kaden Wetjen’s patience finally pays off

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2024

When he’s not sprinting down the field, Kaden Wetjen is still. Very still. The Iowa football team’s kick and punt returner waits near the end zone, arms at his sides. The ball will arrive eventually...

Northwestern prepares to punt the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 1, 2024

The Iowa football team hosts Wisconsin in its annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes will have a new starting quarterback in Brendan Sullivan, who takes...

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson signals a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 10 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 1, 2024

Pete Ruden's (8-15-1, $729) Picks: Iowa -3 This game will begin and end on the legs of Kaleb Johnson. Wisconsin ranks just 105th in Defensive Line Yards, and if the Badgers aren’t getting...

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell speaks at a press conference during day one of Big Ten Football Media day  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s prime-time matchup against Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 1, 2024

1. Badger rushing attack  In Phil Longo’s first year as offensive coordinator for Wisconsin, the Badgers featured an Air Raid offense that produced the most completions and fourth-most passing...

Iowa defensive lineman Max Llewellyn shakes hands with Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson after forcing a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive lineman Max Llewellyn

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2024

What do you like about playing for Coach Ferentz?  Max Llewellyn: He’s just such a stand-up guy. I think what you see is what you get. He’ll tell you straight, and he’s the best. I love playing...

Iowa players walk off the field after a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

On the Line | The Daily Iowan’s football coverage team picks a slate of Week 10 games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 1, 2024

Wisconsin @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (29-19): Iowa – I only go to the state of Wisconsin for the waterslides. . Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (32-16): Iowa – We’re all only really...

Players and fans react to a touchdown by Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Around the Big Ten | Power rankings, matchups ahead of a heated slate of Big Ten games

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Power Rankings Oregon — Not what I was expecting, but the Ducks are No. 1 in the country for a reason. Penn State — Not that it’ll translate to any success in the postseason. It never...

Hawkeye Radio Network’s Gary Dolphin and Pat Angerer do an ad read before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Sharing a privilege | How Hawkeye Radio Network’s Gary Dolphin and Pat Angerer balance spontaneity and responsibility.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 1, 2024

Each donning a black Iowa football quarter zip, the similarities between Gary Dolphin and Pat Angerer begin and end with their clothing. Before the Hawkeyes’ game against Northwestern last Saturday,...