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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

Troy tight end Ethan Conner is tackled by Iowa players during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21. Conner received for 50 yards.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 4 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 19, 2024

Power Rankings  Ohio State – It needs a bye week to prepare for Marshall? Come on.  Oregon  – The Ducks are in flight now. Break out the neon, folks.  USC – Giving Reggie Bush...

Iowa punter Rhys Dakin punts the ball during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sept. 14, 2024. Dakin punted four times and averaged 49.3 yards.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s trophy matchup against Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 19, 2024

1. Passing game aggressiveness  The Hawkeyes will have their hands full against a Gopher secondary that tops the Big Ten in interceptions with seven and sits in second in passing yards allowed...

Iowa cornerback TJ Hall looks to fellow defenders during a football game between Troy and Iowa in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

In a career of ups and downs, Iowa cornerback TJ Hall remains resilient

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2024

After standout defensive back Cooper DeJean went down with an injury in the first half of Iowa’s 2022 regular-season finale against rival Nebraska, head coach Kirk Ferentz was desperate for options. He...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Hawks in the WNBA | Sept. 11-17

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 18, 2024

The Fever have officially secured the sixth seed in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. A Connecticut Sun loss and a Las Vegas Aces win would guarantee the Aces the third seed, which means a Fever-Aces playoff...

Sep 25, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) knocks the ball away from San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) as safety Kareem Jackson (22) recovers the fumble and linebacker Josey Jewell (47) looks on in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 17, 2024

Of all the Hawkeyes who played in Week 2 of the NFL season, linebacker Josey Jewell put up the best individual performance. He registered eight solo tackles and three assisted tackles in the Carolina...

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Noah Kent’s journey from the ice rink to the Masters

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 17, 2024

It wasn’t too long ago when a 14-year-old Noah Kent gave up hockey to focus on golf. Now 19 years old, the Iowa golfer earned an exemption to the 2025 Masters and U.S. Open. The 6-foot-4 second-year...

Iowa forward Annika Herbine shakes hands with Delaware players after a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Herbine sisters adding to Iowa field hockey’s sibling history

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

The Iowa field hockey program has had a plethora of sibling duos don the Black and Gold throughout its storied history. Tiffany and Tammy Leister, Missi and Mel Sanders, and Nancy and Katie McLindin...

Iowa players huddle before a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on
Sept. 7. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball players supporting each other on and off the court

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

The Iowa volleyball program has found a burst of energy with a new team dynamic combining many new faces with a few key returning players from last year. The Hawkeyes finished the 2023-24 season...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Iowa football scouting report | Minnesota

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Following a disastrous loss against Iowa State, the Iowa football team responded with a 38-21 home win over Troy on Saturday, improving to 2-1 in the young season. Now, Iowa turns its attention...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan lines up to take a snap during a football game between Iowa and Troy on Sept. 14 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes topped the Trojans, 38-21.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Brendan Sullivan take over as Iowa football’s starting quarterback?

Brad Schultz and Colin Votzmeyer September 17, 2024

Yes It’s unfortunate that we have to have this discussion so early in the season, but after seeing Cade McNamara’s first three games, Brendan Sullivan deserves a chance to prove himself as the...

Goalkeeper Macy Enneking high fives teammates before a soccer match between the University of Iowa and Baylor University at the Iowa Soccer Complex  in Iowa City on Sept. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 3-0.

Q&A | Graduate student goalkeeper Macy Enneking

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

The Daily Iowan: When did you first start playing goalkeeper? Macy Enneking: I first started in goal when I was around four years old. I always loved the position because I felt you could be a hero....

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey gets hit by Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lachey caught five passes for 77 yards and received more targets later in the game after starting tight end Sam LaPorta exited with injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes reflect on the invalid fair catch, discuss offensive improvement and defensive breakdowns

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 17, 2024

Even though the original Floyd of Rosedale trophy is six feet under, the rivalry between the Iowa and Minnesota football teams is more alive than ever.  The two squads have faced off on a near-annual...