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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa midfielder Sabrina McGroarty (1) runs with the ball during a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s defeats to Indiana and Monmouth

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 14, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team dropped a pair of 2-1 overtime losses to Indiana and Monmouth this past weekend at Grant Field in Iowa City.  The Hawkeyes have now dropped three consecutive games and now...

Iowa midfielder Sofia Bush gets introduced before a soccer match between Iowa and Penn State at The University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept 26, 2024. Bush scored the first of two goals for the Hawkeyes. Iowa defeated Penn State 2-1.

No. 9 Iowa women’s soccer records crucial 2-0 bounce-back win against No. 15 Rutgers

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

After suffering a gut-wrenching loss to Wisconsin on Thursday, No. 9 Iowa women’s soccer handled No. 15 Rutgers in a 2-0 shut-out victory in New Jersey early Sunday afternoon. The Iowa offense...

The Iowa women’s volleyball team stands for the national anthem during a volleyball game between No. 25 Washington and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes sweep Rutgers, fall to Purdue

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team split both of its games over the weekend, sweeping Rutgers on Friday and falling 3-1 to Purdue on Saturday. The split advances the Hawkeyes to 9-9 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play.  Against...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson and Iowa wide receiver Dayton Howard celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa football vs. Washington

Isabella Tisdale and Emma Calabro October 12, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Washington Huskies, 40-16, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. There were 69,250 in attendance for the black and gold spirit game and home Big Ten opener. Iowa...

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris signals fourth down during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris grabs interceptions and holds onto gratitude

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 12, 2024

Jermari Harris had seen the play before, and this time around, the Iowa cornerback knew he could make a statement. Washington had begun its opening drive of the second half with a surge of momentum,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks along the sidelines during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz hits 200th win at the helm of Hawkeyes

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 12, 2024

It didn’t take long for the tears to flow from Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz’s eyes after the Hawkeyes’ 40-16 win over Washington on Saturday. That’s because the win marked his 200th...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson talks to Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara after a call against Iowa during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Washington

Brad Schultz and Colin Votzmeyer October 12, 2024

Offense: A- Cade McNamara had a rough outing last weekend against Ohio State, turning the ball over three times and throwing only 98 yards. But he responded with a respectable outing against Washington,...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson and Iowa wide receiver Dayton Howard celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Column | After what could’ve been a shot to the face, Iowa football delivers its signature win of 2024

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 12, 2024

After getting pelted in the face by Hawkeye Drew Stevens’ first-quarter kickoff, the unfortunate Iowa fan had some wise words to say.  “That ball is going a lot faster than you really think...

Holy Cross guard Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly shoots the ball during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Iowa women’s basketball lands commitment from 2025 four-star center Layla Hays

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Saturday, as center Layla Hays became the first recruiting commit for new head coach Jan Jensen.  Hays made her announcement via a joint...

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton is tackled by Washington defensive back Ephesians Prysock during a football game between Iowa and Washington at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Iowa football demolishes Washington, 40-16, behind strong running game and timely defense

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2024

Following a disappointing loss to Ohio State last weekend, the Iowa football team bounced back with a 40-16 victory over Washington in their Big Ten home opener on Saturday in front of a capacity crowd...