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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

DITV: Before the Kickoff — Iowa vs. Iowa State

September 9, 2022

DITV Sports Director Michael Merrick details the Hawkeyes' opponent for this week, the Iowa State Cyclones. Joining Michael is Daily Iowan Pre Game Editor Austin Hanson, Austin discusses players to watch...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz pats wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s helmet during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Ferentz has never lost to Nebraska head coach Scott Frost. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Iowa State State football game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 8, 2022

The 1-0 Iowa football team will welcome Iowa State to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Cy-Hawk football game hasn't been held in Iowa City since 2018, when the Hawkeyes beat the Cyclones,...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee lines up for a snap during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 2 college football games

DI Staff September 8, 2022

Iowa State @ Iowa: Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (5-0): Iowa— Iowa State always finds a way to lose this game. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (4-1): Iowa State — I'll be surprised if Iowa...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa Football practice facility in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022

One-on-one with Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 8, 2022

The Daily Iowan: So, every week at the DI we like to do a fun segment with a player where we ask some non-football questions, some fun things. So, I’ve been asking everybody what they think their NCAA...

Iowa grabs the Cy-Hawk Trophy during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Cy-Hawk football game returns to Kinnick Stadium after four-season hiatus

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Jack Campbell didn’t grow up an Iowa fan. Although the senior linebacker is a lifelong Iowan, he was sheltered from the Cy-Hawk rivalry. His father, Dave, played for the University of Northern Iowa...