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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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Kid captain Anjali Sahu walks out to the field with Iowa football players during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Aug. 13, 2022.

Anjali Sahu thriving in Kid Captain spotlight

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 22, 2022

Anjali Sahu, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, loves being at the center of attention. So, when her family found out the 6-year-old was going to be a kid captain, they knew she’d fit the role. Carey and...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

An Australian punting showcase: Iowa’s Tory Taylor and Rutgers’ Adam Korsak to face off

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

Punters Adam Korsak and Tory Taylor play almost 1,000 miles away from each other, but their American football careers started in the same place: Melbourne, Australia. Iowa’s Taylor and Rutgers’...

Iowa fullback Turner Pallissard jogs on to the field during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

One-on-one with Iowa fullback Turner Pallissard

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 22, 2022

The Daily Iowan: So, I work for The Daily Iowan and we do a fun segment every week where we talk to a guy one-on-one and ask some fun, non-football questions. So, my first question for you has to do...

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano speaks with media during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 4 of the college football season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 22, 2022

Power Rankings Ohio State — Always impressive to see a Big Ten program score 77 points. Michigan — Give credit to the Wolverines for scheduling weak nonconference opponents. Penn State...

Iowa defensive backs Quinn Schulte and Jermari Harris celebrate during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Nevada football game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 15, 2022

Fresh off its first loss to Iowa State since 2014, Iowa football will welcome Nevada to Kinnick Stadium Saturday evening. The Hawkeyes, now 1-1, have been favored to win by as much as 23 and as little...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean downs a punt by Iowa punter Tory Taylor near South Dakota State’s end zone during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. DeJean had two solo tackles.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 3 college football games

DI Staff September 15, 2022

Nevada @ Iowa: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (6-4): Nevada — Nevada is averaging 34 points per game. Iowa isn’t. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (6-4): Iowa — I guess, but there’s no...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 3 of the college football season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2022

Power Rankings Ohio State — The Buckeyes will not leave this spot. Michigan — Hawaii should’ve just stayed on the islands last week. Michigan State — Spartans don’t deserve...

Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Merriweather, one of Iowa’s selections to attend Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis at the end of July, had one interception in 2021 and 42 total tackles.

How Iowa football’s Kaevon Merriweather went from a basketball recruit to a Power Five safety

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 15, 2022

Kaevon Merriweather didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. The Iowa safety’s career didn’t start because he loved the game. He joined his high school team because...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts looks up after making a hit on a punt during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa cornerback Terry Roberts

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 15, 2022

Terry Roberts: How you doing? The Daily Iowan: Good, man. Nice to see you. So, every week at the DI we do a little fun one-on-one interview where we ask fun questions. Roberts: Let’s do it. Let’s...

Iowa defensive linemen Zach VanValkenburg and Lukas Van Ness combine for a sack on Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Watch: Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness tie school record with second punt block

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 10, 2022

For the second time today, Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness has blocked a punt. He batted one kick down during the first quarter and another in the third. After the first-quarter block, the...

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