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Co-host Reggie Bush answers questions during a Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff NCAA football pregame show featuring Iowa and Michigan on the lawn by Hillcrest and Petersen Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Bush said Michigan has explosive playmakers, so Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is going to be key during the game.

FOX’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ returns to Iowa City for second time in as many years

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 30, 2022

FOX's weekly pregame college football show is back in Iowa City for the second time in the last two seasons. "Big Noon Kickoff," will be broadcast live from the lawn between the University of Iowa's...

Iowa's Brad Banks gets caught up by Minnesota defender Ben West. Iowa beat Minnesota, 45-21, on November 16, 2002.(Curtis Lehmkuhl/The Daily Iowan)

2002 Iowa football team returns to Iowa City for 20-year reunion

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

Former Iowa quarterback Brad Banks remembers the 2002 Hawkeye football season like it was yesterday. The 2002 runner-up for the Heisman Trophy led the Hawkeyes to an 11-2 record and a Big Ten Championship....

Co-hosts Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and 
Urban Meyer speak during a Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff NCAA football pregame show featuring Iowa and Michigan on the lawn by Hillcrest and Petersen Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Leinart said the Iowa defense executes plays well. “They're so they're so fundamentally sound,” Leinart said. “They just they don't make a mistake.”

Former Power Five quarterbacks weigh in on Iowa football’s offense, play of senior Spencer Petras

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 30, 2022

Iowa football's offensive woes in 2022 have been well-documented. The Hawkeyes currently rank last in the 131-team FBS in total offense. Iowa's passing attack is rated 124th nationally, and the...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras communicates to the team during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3.

Iowa football trying to find right combination along offensive line

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 29, 2022

Iowa football entered the 2022 season with an inexperienced offensive line. On the Hawkeyes’ most recent depth chart, junior guard Nick DeJong is the oldest listed starter. The Hawkeyes rank 13th...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass 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. Petras threw for nine completions on 22 attempts. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Where to watch Big Noon Kickoff and Iowa-Michigan

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 29, 2022

FOX is bringing its live programming to Iowa City Saturday morning. Big Noon Kickoff, the network's weekly college football pregame show, will air at 9 a.m. The show's set has been constructed on the...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

One-on-one with Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2022

 The Daily Iowan: So, every week we do like a fun questions segment for The Daily Iowan, are you down to do that? Jack Campbell: Yes sir. DI: Awesome. So, I'll start with a hypothetical NCAA...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz looks onto the field during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 5 of the college football season

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter September 29, 2022

Power rankings Ohio State — The Big Ten’s SEC program. Michigan — The Wolverines didn’t cover the spread against the Terrapins, but their offense still put on a show. Penn State...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Sam LaPorta during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Bruce IV caught three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 20-7.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 5 college football games

DI Staff September 29, 2022

Michigan @ Iowa: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (10-10): Michigan — Abolish any kick time after 6 p.m. Embrace the 11 a.m. start. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (15-5): Michigan — Iowa’s...

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown 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. Wilson caught two passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

‘Where top-five teams go to die’: Iowa to collide with No. 4 Michigan Saturday at Kinnick Stadium

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 29, 2022

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras paid for it the last time he took the same field as Michigan. The Wolverines dealt blows in last season’s Big Ten championship game that severely bruised the now-senior’s...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor signs a football for kid captain Adam Arp during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans.

Kid Captain Adam Arp excited for Iowa-Michigan matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 29, 2022

Kid Captain Adam Arp has over 11 yards worth of ‘Beads for Bravery’ from the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The 16-year-old from Williamsburg, Iowa, has received care...

Former Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki answers questions after getting recognized as the 2022 America Needs Farmers (ANF) Wall of Honor recipient during an Iowa football weekly media availability at Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Former Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki returns as America Needs Farmers honoree

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 28, 2022

Former Iowa tight end Tony Moeaki returned to Iowa City this week to be added to the America Needs Farmers Wall of Honor. Moeaki, who played for the Hawkeyes from 2005-09, is the 10th inductee since...