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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

Kris Murray and Keegan Murray stand for a photo during Iowa Mens basketball media day at Carver Hawkeye Arena, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Murray twins prepared to compete together in second year with Iowa men’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball lost three starters at the end of the 2020-21 season, including consensus national player of the year Luka Garza, forward Joe Wieskamp, and guard CJ Fredrick. This season, several...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football notebook | Ferentz explains quarterback situation, Moss likely to play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2021

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is medically cleared to play against Minnesota on Saturday but is not listed on Iowa’s depth chart because of concerns over whether he can be effective, head coach...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football notebook: Nebraska retains head coach Scott Frost for 2022

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2021

Scott Frost will remain Nebraska’s head coach for another year. Nebraska’s first-year athletic director, Trev Alberts, announced Monday that Frost will return to the Husker football program...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots outside the three-point line during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark shot 4-8 from outside the arc.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball ready to debut new-look defense

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2021

The revamped Iowa women’s basketball defense will face its first real test Tuesday night against New Hampshire. In the 2020-21 season, the Hawkeyes focused on their second-in-the-nation offense, averaging...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery drives to the basket during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Slippery Rock at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat The Pride of the Rock 99-47.

Iowa men’s basketball set for season-opener

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 8, 2021

Sophomore forward Patrick McCaffery said he played his first two seasons in the Black and Gold like a chicken with its head cut off. Ahead of the Hawkeyes’ 2021-22 campaign, which tips off Tuesday...

San Francisco 49ers George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levis Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 8, 2021

Iowa tight ends dominated the Hawkeye-related storylines again in Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season. George Kittle returned for the 49ers, while Noah Fant missed the Broncos’ contest against the Cowboys...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Alex Padilla listed as Iowa’s starting quarterback ahead of Minnesota game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 8, 2021

The Iowa football team has a new starting quarterback. Alex Padilla, a redshirt sophomore who took over for Spencer Petras late in the first quarter of Iowa's 17-12 win over Northwestern, is listed...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel returns the ball during a womens tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa tennis’ Alexa Noel falls in semifinals of ITA Fall National Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter November 8, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis sophomore Alexa Noel competed in the 2021 Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Fall National Championships in San Diego, California, this weekend. Noel’s tournament singles...

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton cheers after a victory during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Belton intercepted two passes.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 17-12 win over Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 17-12 win over Northwestern. Offense — B- Let’s...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball to wide receiver Arland Bruce IV during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla answers the call, leads Hawkeyes to win

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 7, 2021

EVANSTON Ill. — Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras threw for four yards on 2-of-4 passing on the first three drives of Saturday night's 17-12 Iowa win over Northwestern at Ryan Field. Then, before...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws a pass during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Padilla had a 67.9 QBR rating.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Opinion | Alex Padilla should have a chance to start at quarterback for Iowa

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has a decision to make. And it just so happens to be choosing who to start at the most important position in football down the final stretch of the...

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