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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 defensive lineman Aaron Graves tackles Northwestern running back Joseph Himon II during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Turnovers and teamwork are key pieces of Iowa football’s defensive turnaround

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 26, 2024

At the beginning of Iowa football’s contest against Northwestern, fears over the Hawkeyes’ defensive woes seemed to persist. The Wildcats’ first play of the game featured a missed tackle from...

Fans watch a flyover before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett October 26, 2024

Iowa defeated Northwestern for the homecoming football game, 40-14, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. A total of 28 points were scored in the third quarter for the Hawkeyes. Iowa running...

DITV Sports: Hawkeyes Swoop Up Wildcats in Big Homecoming Victory

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director October 26, 2024

Fans warm up by a fire while tailgating at the Hancher Auditorium parking lot before the homecoming football game between Iowa and Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Temperatures dropped as low as 33 degrees in the morning.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Northwestern

Hannah Neuville, Photojournalist October 26, 2024

Football fans gathered around Iowa City before the homecoming football game between Iowa and Northwestern on Saturday. Before the game, the Hawkeye’s record sits at 4-3 and the Wildcat’s sits at...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson stiff arms Northwestern defensive back Damon Walters before running into the endzone 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 football delivers eye-opening turnaround, crushing Northwestern, 40-14.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 26, 2024

From a first half of toil and struggle came an offensive onslaught. Directed by mobile backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan and a dominant defense that conceded only 163 yards and forced three turnovers...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson talks to Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara after a call against Iowa 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)

Live updates | Iowa football looks to bounce back, welcomes Northwestern

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 26, 2024

The Iowa football team is looking to bounce back as it hosts Northwestern at 2:30 p.m. inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes fell to the Michigan State Spartans, 32-20, at East Lansing...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum moves the ball toward Marylands goal during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey falls to Michigan State, 2-1, in overtime

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 26, 2024

Iowa field hockey fell to 1-5 in conference play after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Friday. Head coach Lisa Cellucci knew what her team had to do the previous weekend against...

Iowa guard Brock Harding (2) is fouled by Minnesota-Duluth forward Charlie Katona during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota-Duluth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 102-81.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota Duluth

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist October 26, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, 102-81, in an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday. Iowa forward Payton Sandfort returned to the court to score 23...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots the ball during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Five takeaways from Iowa men’s basketball’s 102-81 exhibition win over Minnesota Duluth

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2024

After a long summer of preparation, the Iowa men's basketball team returned to the court on Friday night for an exhibition contest against Minnesota-Duluth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated...

Fans react to a play by Iowa defense during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Northwestern

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 25, 2024

The Iowa football team returns to Kinnick Stadium for its homecoming game against Northwestern. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series against the Wildcats, 54-36-3, but the two squads have split their...

Kid captain Adeline Lovell 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 Adeline Lovell transformed her Cyclone parents into Hawkeye fans

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 25, 2024

Morgan Lovell hit the panic button. A flood of nurses rushed into the room. Lovell’s 4-year-old daughter had a swollen face and restricted airway. Adeline Lovell was no longer breathing. She was...