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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.

Will to win: How Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum became the nation’s best center

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Coaching has always come naturally to Solon’s Todd Linderbaum — with one exception. At halftime of a Tipton High School boys’ basketball game circa 2004, Linderbaum was trying to prepare...

Iowa State's offense prepares for a play during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch this weekend’s Iowa-Iowa State CyHawk football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 9, 2021

Wondering where to watch the most anticipated Iowa-Iowa State game in series history? The Daily Iowan has you covered. Below is game time and betting information for Saturday’s game. This is...

Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum runs through the end zone after a kickoff 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.

One-on-one with Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 9, 2021

The Daily Iowan: You're gonna have to tell me the story behind the hair. How did that start? Did you have any second thoughts? Monte Pottebaum: So, it started way back in quarantine, and another...

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Kid Captain CC Hoover demonstrates strength and resilience

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor September 9, 2021

CC Hoover, the second Kid Captain of the Iowa football season, used to hate the Hawkeyes, her mother Katie said. “At first, she absolutely hated everybody and everything and every mention of the...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks with reporters 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 2

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 9, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Sports Editor Austin Hanson ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 1 conference contest in Week 2 of Around the Big Ten. Here are the full rankings, along...

Ladell Betts rushes against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday afternoon on Nov. 24, 2001.

Former Hawkeyes remember how 9/11 disrupted Iowa football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 9, 2021

On Sept. 11, 2001, the Iowa football team was preparing for its annual Cy-Hawk matchup against Iowa State, scheduled for four days later. That is, until American life was turned upside down. Former...

Iowa players hoist the Cy-Hawk trophy during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Iowa, Iowa State in national spotlight with top-10 Cy-Hawk football matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 9, 2021

Four trophy cases are positioned near the entryway to the Iowa football team’s performance center, a building adjacent to Kinnick Stadium. Each of them is meant to hold one of the team’s rivalry...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen 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 2 scouting notebook: Iowa vs. Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 9, 2021

The No. 10 Iowa football team will face off against No. 9 Iowa State on Saturday in the first-ever ranked matchup between the two teams. The Cyclones started the season with a victory against the...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 2 games

DI Staff September 9, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the No. 10 Iowa vs. No. 9 Iowa State — as well as four other contests...

Iowa quarterbacks Alex Padilla, Spencer Petras, and Deuce Hogan pose for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Where to watch the Iowa-Indiana football game this weekend

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 2, 2021

Wondering where to watch Iowa’s season-opening football game against Indiana? The Daily Iowan has you covered. Below is game time and betting information for Saturday’s game. The Hawkeyes finished...

Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s rise from ‘Next Man In’ to Iowa football’s No. 1 wide receiver

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2021

A bookcase stands in the front entryway of Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s childhood home in Camby, Indiana. But it’s not filled with books. Instead, trophies rewarding Tyrone Sr. and...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

One-on-one with Iowa punter Tory Taylor

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 2, 2021

Daily Iowan Football Reporter Chris Werner spoke with Iowa punter Tory Taylor during a 1-on-1 interview at Iowa football Media Day in August. Below is a transcript of their conversation, where Taylor...