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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

Players move around the arena during the Heartlanders first practice on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Iowa Heartlanders notebook: Hockey club coming together before first game

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders are in their second week of practice, as they prep for their first game on Friday at Xtream Arena against the Kansas City Mavericks.  Head coach Gerry Fleming and players...

Iowa runners Nick Trattner (left) and Noah Healy (right) compete in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa cross country adjusts to long-distance races

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

Conditioning has been a focus for both Iowa men’s and women’s cross country this season, especially as the race distances for the team increase. Iowa kicked off the 2021-22 season by hosting the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with an official during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Opinion | Even after losing to Purdue, Iowa remains the favorite to win the Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 19, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz began his postgame press conference after the previously undefeated and second-ranked Hawkeyes had just lost to Purdue, and said it had been, “A really disappointing and...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema listens to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook | Franklin and Bielema talk to reporters, league receivers transfer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 19, 2021

The 2021 college football season hasn’t been kind to the University of Illinois. The Fighting Illini are currently 2-5. From Sept. 4-25, they suffered through a four-game losing streak. Illinois’...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 18, 2021

Multiple former Iowa football stars contributed to their respective squads during the Week 6 NFL slate. While former Hawkeye tight ends Noah Fant and TJ Hockenson made waves in the passing game,...

Iowa runners Nick Trattner (left) and Noah Healy (right) compete in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa cross country competes in Bradley Pink Classic

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams capped off their 2021 regular season campaigns Friday afternoon in Peoria, Illinois, at the Bradley Pink Classic. The Hawkeye women finished second...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate clinching a share of the Big Ten Conference regular season title during the field hockey game between Iowa and Ohio State at Grant Field on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Iowa defeated Ohio State 3-0.

Iowa field hockey clinches share of Big Ten regular season title

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

After a victory over No. 2 Michigan on Friday, Hawkeye field hockey had to complete a quick turnaround against No. 19 Ohio State on Sunday at Grant Field. Iowa got off to a slow start on...

Iowa forward Meike Ingles chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s Meike Ingles records hat trick in victory over Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

Iowa soccer sophomore Meike Ingles hoped to one day score a hat trick in her collegiate career. Her goal became a reality on Sunday. The forward became the ninth player in program history — and...

Purdue tight end Payne Durham comes down after hurdling Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Durham had 15 yards on five receptions.

Hawkeyes will use bye week to learn, rest, and prepare

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

The Iowa football team had its worst showing of the season Saturday against Purdue, seemingly running out of steam late against the Boilermakers in a 24-7 loss. Now, whether the Hawkeyes like it...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Kelly-Martin had six rushes for 23 yards and a touchdown.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 24-7 loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 24-7 loss to Purdue. Offense — D- It’s tough to find many Brian Ferentz supporters...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. walks off the field after a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | How Iowa responds to Purdue loss will mark turning point of 2021 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 17, 2021

The Purdue football Twitter account tweeted, “We just beat the No. 2 out of Iowa” seconds after the Boilermakers’ 24-7 upset win over the then-No. 2 Hawkeyes on Saturday. That’s a nice way...

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