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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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Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins gets set before a play 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.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 10 games

DI Staff November 4, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Northwestern matchup — as well as four other contests — below. No....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Week 10 scouting notebook | No. 22 Iowa vs. Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

The No. 22 Iowa football team will travel to Ryan Field in Evanston to take on 3-5 Northwestern on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes and Wildcats have each depended on their running backs for a lot of...

Northwestern Running Back Jesse Brown makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football hoping to avenge last season’s loss against Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

Revenge is in the air as the Iowa football team is set to travel to Evanston this week a year after Northwestern came to Iowa City and stole a 21-20 victory from the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes jumped...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field before a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 10

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 4, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Pregame Editor Robert Read ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 10 conference contest in the 10th edition of Around the Big Ten this season. Here are...

Kid captain Bridgette Bissell talks with head coach Kirk Ferentz after receiving a signed football from the team during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Bridgette Bissell hopes her ‘fighting spirit’ will help lead Iowa to victory

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor November 4, 2021

Holly the pet rat crawled in between the folds of Bridgette Bissell’s hoodie, stopping to nestle comfortably in the crook of the teen’s neck. The 18-year-old giggled and stroked the rat’s soft...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Week 9 scouting notebook | No. 9 Iowa vs. Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 28, 2021

The No. 9 Iowa football team will travel to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison to take on 4-3 Wisconsin Saturday. The Hawkeyes and Badgers both lean on their elite defense, so this Week 9 matchup could...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins forces Colorado State tight end Trey McBride out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes limited the star Rams tight end to six catches on 12 targets for 59 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, power rankings for Week 9

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2021

Ahead of No. 9 Iowa’s road contest with Wisconsin, The Daily Iowan Assistant Sports Editor Chloe Peterson ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 9 conference contest in Around...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 9 games

DI Staff October 28, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Wisconsin matchup — as well as four other contests — below. No....

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor October 28, 2021

Madison Williams is a people person. The 9-year-old is involved in Girls Scouts, enjoys singing and dancing, and loves to give hugs. So, when her parents Stephanie and Kevin Williams told her she...

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

The Daily Iowan: We'll start with the fans. Would you rather play in front of a striped crowd, a blackout, or all gold? Kyler Schott: Gotta go with blackout. I think it just sets a different tempo. DI:...

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Above a set of doors and below a picture of Iowa’s iconic pregame swarm, a sentence is spelled out in gold lettering on top of a black background inside the practice field at the Hansen Football...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts attempts to intercept a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Purdue Homecoming game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 15, 2021

There is only one more game until the Hawkeyes make it to their bye week. But the Boilermakers are in the way before they get there. No. 2 Iowa is hosting Purdue in a Homecoming matchup at Kinnick...