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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Hawkeyes celebrate their 5th set win during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. The Hawkeyes have gone 6-4 so far this season.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs South Dakota

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist September 19, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeye volleyball team defeated the South Dakota Coyote’s 3-2 at Xtreme Arena on Thursday. Iowa took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-20 before losing the next two 22-25 and 19-25, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa defensive end Brian Allen Jr. and Alec Wick celebrate as Troy does not score in their fourth down during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s bettor’s guide to Week 4 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden September 19, 2024

Pete Ruden’s (2-7, $179) Picks:  Iowa -2.5 After falling short of a cover against Troy, I think Iowa will bounce back in its Big Ten opener under the Huntington Bank Stadium lights.  Simply...

Iowa wide reciever Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Wetjen returned two punts during the game.

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

The Daily Iowan: There's been some discussions on you and your emergence as a prospect. What do you have to say to those who are expecting some value this year? Kaden Wetjen: Well, hopefully, I...

Fans watch a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Minnesota

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 19, 2024

The Iowa football team will open up its Big Ten schedule with a road matchup against Minnesota in the Twin Cities on Saturday night. The nationally broadcast contest will be one of revenge for the...

Iowa kid captain Aiden Washbern poses for a portrait with family members during Kid's Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Aug. 10, 2024.

Eight-year-old Aiden Washburn sees Kid Captain wish come true

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, 8-year-old Aiden Washburn wished for two things: a trip to Disneyland and to be an Iowa Hawkeye Kid Captain. On Saturday, the latter will be fulfilled. “It...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

On the Line | The Daily Iowan’s band of football writers picks a late of Week 4 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 19, 2024

Iowa @ Minnesota Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (11-7): Iowa – The Hawks like to steal trophies on the road.  Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (12-6): Iowa – But I think Minnesota will win. Brad...

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...