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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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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy completed 18 out of 24 passes. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups and power rankings for bowl season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2022

Power rankings Michigan — I was the only on the line picker to correctly predict the outcome of this year’s Ohio State-Michigan game. Ohio State — Ohio State-Michigan for a national title?...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks at Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Petras left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, 24-17.

Tracking which Iowa, Kentucky football players won’t compete in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 14, 2022

The Music City Bowl will be the battle of the backup quarterbacks. Both Iowa and Kentucky football’s offenses will be depleted at the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31, with multiple key players injured,...

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara carries the ball during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Opinion | Cade McNamara will need an adequate supporting cast to fix Iowa football’s offense

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 2, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz and his coaching staff took a bold first step in the renovation of their offense Thursday evening, adding former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara to their 2023...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce avoids a Northwestern defender during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Nebraska on Friday

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 23, 2022

The Iowa football team will play Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium Friday with the Heroes Trophy on the line. Since its inception in 2011, the Heroes Trophy has been won eight times by the Hawkeyes and three...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell remains focused ahead of final game at Kinnick Stadium

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 22, 2022

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell might play his last game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday. The senior from Cedar Falls does have a year of eligibility left to burn. But many pundits have projected Campbell...

Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman celebrates a first down from tight end Sam LaPorta during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

On the line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 13 college football games

DI Staff November 21, 2022

Nebraska @ Iowa Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (28-27): Iowa — Somehow, Iowa finds a way to make it back to Indy. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (38-17): Iowa — Hawkeyes ~somehow~ get back to...

Kid captain Dylan McGivern grabs a signed shirt from Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Lifelong Hawkeye fan Dylan McGivern ready to appear at Kinnick Stadium as final Kid Captain of 2022 season

Eleanor Hildebrandt, Senior News Reporter November 21, 2022

Dylan McGivern won’t be alone when he takes the field at Kinnick Stadium on Friday. While 55 friends and family members sit in the stands and cheer him on at the Iowa-Nebraska game, Dylan will...

Purdue running back Dylan Downing (38) carries the ball as Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) tackles him during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

One-on-one with Iowa football defensive end Joe Evans

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter November 21, 2022

The Daily Iowan: You’re a born-and-raised Iowan. What does that mean to you? Joe Evans: I love this state, to be honest with you. I think this is the greatest state in the country. Great place...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 13 of the college football season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2022

Power Rankings Ohio State — It’s simple copy-paste work. Michigan — Just like last year, the winner of this week’s game will go to the Big Ten title game, then the CFP.  Penn State...

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson (44) directs the defense during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Goal-setting key to Iowa football linebacker Seth Benson’s success

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2022

Iowa senior linebacker Seth Benson said goal-setting has been a key to his success as a two-year starter on the Hawkeye defense. But, that mindset did not begin when Seth came to Iowa City from Sioux...