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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

Iowa players walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

On The Line | The Daily Iowan’s football coverage team picks a slate of Week 6 games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 4, 2024

Iowa @ No. 3 Ohio State  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (14-10): Ohio State – Queue up “Linger” for the eight-hour drive back. Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (15-9): Ohio State – Jami owes...

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano speaks at a press conference during day one of Big Ten Football Media day  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 6 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Power Rankings Ohio State — National champions? Doubtful. But Big Ten champions? Likely. Oregon — Pick on someone your own size. Not UCLA. Penn State — Say what you will. That was...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka speaks to the media during day one of Big Ten Football Media day  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s matchup against Ohio State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 4, 2024

1. Points on the board  While it may sound dumb to say scoring will be important if Iowa wants to pull off the upset, it’s especially true in the Hawkeyes’ case. Iowa hasn’t put up a point...

Kid Captain Haidyn Ulrich takes a photo with Nick Jackson and Graham Eben 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.

Aspiring nurse Haidyn Ulrich fulfills Kid Captain dream

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 4, 2024

Haidyn Ulrich is no stranger to patience. She was patient throughout two years of acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment and multiple football seasons of applying to be an Iowa Kid Captain. But...

Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett disrupts Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

One-on-one with Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What are some things you’ve been working on this offseason? Ethan Hurkett: I’ve been working on just getting my body right through the strength and conditioning program with...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey prepares for the snap 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’s Luke Lachey embraces the moment

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 3, 2024

When Grandview Heights High School football head coach Jason Peters asked his 7-year-old son who he wanted to be for Halloween, Peters initially misunderstood.  “Luke!” his son said. Peters’...

Iowa forwards Owen Freeman (second from right), Payton Sandfort (right), and head coach Fran McCaffery are asked a question in a live broadcast interview during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Oct. 3. Podium interviews alternated between the coaches and two players from each team, lasting throughout the afternoon.

Column | Iowa men’s basketball needs its returning stars to take the next step

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 3, 2024

After qualifying for the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season in 2023, the Iowa men’s basketball team had realistic hopes of returning to the Big Dance in 2023-24. But after a rollercoaster...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort answers a reporter’s question during breakout podium interviews at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Oct. 3. Podium interviews alternated between the coaches and two players from each team, lasting throughout the afternoon.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Payton Sandfort next to other Big Ten stars

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball forward Payton Sandfort could be one of the top players in the Big Ten this season. The senior was named to the Big Ten’s preseason all-conference team on Tuesday — just...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery listens to a question during breakout podium interviews at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Oct. 3. Podium interviews alternated between the coaches and two players from each team, lasting throughout the afternoon.

Iowa men’s basketball looks to regroup after disappointing season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

After missing the NCAA tournament last season, the Iowa men’s basketball team looks to flip the script in the 2024-25 season. The Hawkeyes will have a stiff challenge ahead of them as the Big Ten...

Southern California Head Coach Eric Musselman speaks during panel discussions at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Big Ten Network hosts alternated questions between three coaches in discussion panels for fifteen minutes each.

Photos: Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Day

John Charlson, Photojournalist October 3, 2024

All eighteen of the men’s basketball teams of the Big Ten conference joined in Rosemont, Illinois, on Thursday for the Big Ten Media Days event. The day began with head coaches from Illinois, Michigan,...

Iowa Head Coach Jan Jensen speaks during a panel discussion at the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The day began with six panel discussions led by Big Ten Network moderators, which each featured three coaches.

Iowa women’s basketball readies for new conference competitors

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT, Illinois — The Iowa women’s basketball team enters a new era of Big Ten basketball as USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon join the conference for the 2024-25 season. The decision to...

An attendee passes by a Big Ten banner outside of the main conference hall during the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The day began with six panel discussions led by Big Ten Network moderators, which each featured three coaches.

Column | Who will Iowa women’s basketball’s toughest opponent be this season?

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT, Illinois — The Iowa women’s basketball team had a 2023-24 campaign that was nothing short of sensational. While Caitlin Clark was shocking the world one basket at a time, the team racked...