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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

Jerseys from all 18 Big Ten schools are displayed in the hallway during day one of Big Ten Football Media Day's at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 23. The expansion in the Big Ten, adding four West Coast schools, started in June of 2022, when admittance was granted to USC and UCLA.

Big Ten conference expansion brings challenges and opportunities alike

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2024

Washington football safety Kamren Fabiculanan was fielding questions with ease. Sitting at the podium inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the well-dressed and bespectacled Fabiculanan delved...

Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown against New England Patriots safety Dell Pettus (24) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 8, 2024

Several former Hawkeyes didn’t play in Week 5 of the NFL season, including Sam LaPorta, Jack Campbell, and Cooper DeJean due to the bye week and Josey Jewell due to injury. But of all former Hawkeyes...

Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci celebrates a win during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci discusses coaching career and team traditions

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite part about coaching at the University of Iowa? Lisa Cellucci: It is just a real honor and privilege to work at my alma mater because I am a product of this...

Fans react to a South Carolina run to start the second half during a watch party of the NCAA women’s basketball national championship game between No.1 seeded Iowa and No.1 seeded South Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on April 7. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75.

Point/Counterpoint | What’s the most scarring Iowa sports moment?

Colin Votzmeyer and Trey Benson October 8, 2024

2015 Big Ten Championship loss Would you believe me if I told you the Hawkeye football team was 10 minutes away from a College Football Playoff appearance? While this may seem far-fetched even...

Iowa players get ready for a penalty during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Oct. 6. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey offense looks to build off of momentum moving into Big Ten play

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

Head coach Lisa Cellucci and her Iowa field hockey team have gotten off to a rocky offensive start this season — but are looking to build off of recent momentum moving into Big Ten play. The Hawkeye...

Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Will Rogers (7) passes under pressure from Michigan Wolverines defensive end TJ Guy (42) during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

Iowa football scouting report | Washington

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

The road doesn’t get any easier as the Iowa football team moves forward this season. This Saturday welcomes the Washington Huskies, hot off a 27-17 upset win over then-No. 10 Michigan at Husky...

The Iowa women’s volleyball team celebrates after a kill during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 5. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball on track for turnaround season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

Following a dreadful 8-24 record in the 2023-24 season, the Iowa volleyball team has embraced a new, more successful dynamic in 2024-25, winning a Big Ten game for the first time since 2022. Third-year...

Iowa goalkeeper Taylor Kane uses a VR headset at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sept. 30. The VR headsets are used to run through exercises that test the quickness of player reactions.

Iowa women’s soccer gains distinct competitive advantage using virtual reality for goalkeepers

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

Off to an impressive 10-0-3 start this season, the No. 7 Iowa women’s soccer team has been using an unorthodox method of training since last spring — virtual reality. Watching goalkeepers Macy...

Iowa celebrates after Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on March 3. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

New era, new excitement, same fan base supporting Iowa women’s basketball this season

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 8, 2024

College basketball is right around the corner, and the hype around the Iowa women’s basketball team is already buzzing. The wide majority of the women’s college basketball landscape assumed...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks up at the board 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.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz addresses Hawkeye transfers and quarterback evaluation

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 8, 2024

Echoing the words of Pittsburg Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz brought up plenty of references to describe the current state of college football – where players are...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman poses for a portrait during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

Iowa men’s basketball center Owen Freeman looks to build off first-year campaign

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

When Fran McCaffery was named head coach of the Iowa men’s basketball team in 2010, he placed an emphasis on developing players to help rebuild the struggling program. 14 years later, he has done...

Iowa players sit on the bench during the mens basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes hoping for turnaround season in 2024-25

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team held its annual media day on Monday, signaling the beginning of a new season. The Hawkeyes are aiming to rebound from a mediocre 2023-24 season that saw the team finish...