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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

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...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort speaks with a member of the media 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.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day

Isabella Tisdale and Emma Calabro October 7, 2024

Iowa Men’s basketball hosted its 2024 media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. Following an early knock out in the NIT tournament, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery spoke about his hopes for the 2024-2025...

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Iowa men’s golf finishes eighth at Fighting Irish Classic

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter October 7, 2024

It was an exciting weekend in South Bend as the Iowa men’s golf team competed at the Fighting Irish Classic, hosted by Notre Dame, and finished eighth among nationally ranked competition. The...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams rushes with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa running back Leshon Williams enters the transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 7, 2024

Iowa football’s Leshon Williams has entered the transfer portal, the senior running back announced Monday.  “Hawkeye nation, I appreciate the love and support throughout my time in the black...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Iowa football wide receiver Kaleb Brown taking redshirt year, won’t play the rest of the season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

The 2024 Iowa football season continues to get stranger by the minute.  On Monday, third-year wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced that he will take a redshirt season this year and will not play in...

Iowa Coach Dave Dilanni congratulates goalie Macy Enneking after an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer shuts out Indiana in decisive 1-0 victory

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa soccer team reaffirmed its first-place ranking in the Big Ten with a 1-0 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday afternoon — moving its home winning streak to six.  The...