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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Fans walk along and near Melrose Ave. before a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Troy Trojans at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Kickoff was at 3 p.m.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Troy

John Charlson and Jordan Barry September 14, 2024

Football fans flocked to Iowa City before a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Troy Trojans at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeye’s record currently sits at 1-1, and the Trojans...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Johnson rushed for 187 yards and had two touchdowns. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Highlight to watch: Kaleb Johnson’s two touchdown day

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2024

Iowa third-year running back Kaleb Johnson continued his stellar 2024 season for the Hawkeyes, delivering his fifth and sixth touchdowns of the season on Saturday. Heading into the contest, Johnson...

Iowa defensive players embrace Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins after his interception during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Troy in Week 3

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2024

IOWA CITY - Following a disappointing loss to in-state rival Iowa State last weekend, the Iowa football team looks to rebound at home against Troy in Saturday afternoon contest inside Kinnick Stadium....

Carson Houg rests after the men’s 6K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Houg finished with a time of 18:49.8 and came in 20th place overall.

Hawkeye cross country travels, earning eight personal bests

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 14, 2024

The Iowa cross country program raced in its first away meet of the season on Friday evening. The Hawkeyes recorded eight new personal best performances and “gained confidence” along the way.  The...

Iowa player Milly Short (12) hits the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Grant Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday Sept. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 5-0.

Iowa field hockey dominates New Hampshire, 5-0

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 14, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team flexed its muscles on both sides of the ball with a 5-0 victory over New Hampshire on Friday afternoon at Grant Field. Coming off of a two-goal performance last week against...

Iowa defense Harper Dunne (23) keeps the ball away from a Wildcat during a field hockey game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Grant Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday Sept. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 5-0.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa Field Hockey vs. New Hampshire

Emma Calabro, Assistant Visuals Editor September 14, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa field hockey team defeated New Hampshire, 5-0, at Grant Field on Friday. Throughout the game, Iowa outshot New Hampshire 14-6 and attempted five more corners than the Wildcats.  Next,...

Fans observe an Iowa State touchdown 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.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Troy in its Week 3 game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 13, 2024

The Iowa football team will host Troy in its final nonconference game of the season Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Fresh off a heartbreaking loss to rival Iowa State last weekend, the Hawkeyes will take...

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Project: Hello from the Other Side offers opportunity for child cancer patients to watch Iowa football from the stands

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 13, 2024

Iowa football will have plenty of new faces in the stands when it takes on Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 14.  Amid the sold-out crowd decked in gold will be more than 75 childhood cancer patients...

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker prepares to block prior to a snap during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half.

One-on-one with Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 13, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What’s your ideal sandwich? Gennings Dunker: Oh my gosh, Subway, right? You get the cheesy bread. It’s pretty simple. You get ham, American cheese, get it toasted, and then...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. McNamara passed for 99 yards and had two interceptions. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s betting guide for Week 3 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden September 13, 2024

Pete Ruden’s (1-5, $89) Picks:  Iowa -22 Iowa wants to bounce back after letting the Cy-Hawk Game completely get away, and Troy is the perfect opponent for that situation. To put it simply,...

The Iowa football team walks onto the field before 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.

On the Line | The Daily Iowan’s band of football writers choose a slate of Week 3 games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 13, 2024

Troy @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (6-6): Iowa – We can finally say we beat an Alabama school with red uniforms.  Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (8-4): Iowa –The masses are hoping...

Iowa fullback Hayden Large carries the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Cyclones, 13-0, after the first half.

Iowa fullback Hayden Large takes Division I college football in stride

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 12, 2024

Iowa fullback Hayden Large hadn’t taken a handoff since 2018. He was a junior in high school back then, helping Unity Christian win a Michigan state title, rushing for 1,300 yards and 12 touchdowns...