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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini lifts his hands up to celebrate with wide receiver Arland Bruce IV during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Ragaini and the offense celebrated the play as a touchdown before refs signaled Ragaini had stepped out of bounds. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 6 college football games

DI Staff October 6, 2022

Iowa @ Illinois: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (12-13): Illinois — This one’s for you, dad. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (17-8): Iowa — Illinois isn’t actually back (I think). Chris...

Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) hoists running back Kaleb Johnson (2) after Johnson scored a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

One-on-one with Iowa left tackle Mason Richman

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2022

The Daily Iowan: So, every week we do like a fun segment with some questions that aren’t about next week’s game. Would you be down to do that? Mason Richman: Sure. DI: So, we’ll start with the...

University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 6 of the college football season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor October 6, 2022

Power Rankings 1. Ohio State — The Big Ten should send two East teams to Indy for this year’s league title game. 2. Michigan — The Hawkeyes were almost almost competitive against the Wolverines. 3....

Iowa guard Citlin Clark and Fox analyst Matt Leinart interact during the Hawkeye Hoops from downtown on Sept. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s, women’s basketball teams host Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 30, 2022

The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown in Iowa City on Friday, engaging in shooting competitions with each other, fans, and “Big Noon Kickoff” hosts. The...

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...