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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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Oct 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) and forward Brice Sensabaugh (rear) during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Hawks in the NBA | Oct. 22 – 28

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 29, 2024

Week one of the 2024-25 NBA season is complete, with all three Hawkeyes in similar roles as last season.  Keegan Murray remains as the starting four for the Sacramento Kings despite the addition of...

Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 29, 2024

Sunday was National Tight End Day, and the NFL certainly got the most out of it. The 16 touchdowns and 177 catches were both NFL records by tight ends in a single day.  George Kittle was introduced...

Iowa second-year Riley Lewis puts the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Iowa women’s golf team closes out fall season with fourth place finish at Hurricane Invitational

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

The Iowa women’s golf team closed out the fall slate in the Hurricane Invitational Tournament. The three-round event was held at Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida, from Oct. 28-29.  The...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks along the sidelines during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook | Head coach Kirk Ferentz talks quarterback change, punting shower thoughts

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 29, 2024

After nearly a year, Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan is back atop the depth chart – this time manning the helm of the last team he started against. The Hawkeye defense gave Sullivan and Northwestern...

Iowa midfielder Kellen Fife moves the ball down the field during a soccer game between No. 7 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer closes out regular season with 2-1 loss to Minnesota

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer team dropped a heartbreaker to unranked Minnesota 2-1 on Sunday afternoon, marking Iowa’s second loss of the season and concluding the regular season with an impressive...

Jaimie Marquardt fights off a serve 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 volleyball falls to Illinois, 3-1

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team came up short against Illinois across four sets of competition on Sunday, falling 3-1.  Fourth-year Michelle Urquhart led the Hawkeyes offensively with a career high of...

The Iowa field hockey team celebrates a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey bounces back, defeats No. 3 Ohio State 3-0

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

Following a disappointing overtime loss to Michigan State, things were looking gloomy for the Iowa field hockey team. The defeat dropped the Hawkeyes at 8-7 on the year and 1-5 in conference play.  The...

Brooke Mosher attempts to pancake save 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.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist October 27, 2024

On Sunday, the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-1, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Illini looked to be the dominant team in the match, winning the first two sets 25-21...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan celebrates on the sideline after running for a first down during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Sullivan had 79 passing yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Column | Iowa football turned baseball battle into track meet. It has no reason to go back.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 27, 2024

Neither Jay Higgins nor Nick Jackson wanted the football. Jogging off the field amid a roaring Kinnick Stadium, the pair treated the pigskin like a hot potato, tossing it back and forth to each other...

Iowa players celebrate Iowa defensive lineman Kenneth Merriweather during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Northwestern

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 26, 2024

Rushing offense: A+ Another Saturday, another 200-yard rushing performance for the Hawkeyes. Iowa struggled to get the run game going early, amassing 17 yards in the first quarter and 72 over the...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws 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.

Iowa backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan propels Hawkeyes to victory over Northwestern

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 26, 2024

Kinnick Stadium is nearly empty. Its faithful fans were already celebrating what became a 40-14 win over Northwestern on Saturday. But Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan was in no mood to take his foot...