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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson carries the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Patterson carried the ball eight times averaging 2.6 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 11 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 10, 2023

Rutgers @ No. 22 Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (34-20): Rutgers – A ranked Iowa team at home against an unranked Big Ten opponent. What could go wrong? Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (28-26):...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Taylor had six punts compared to Northwestern’s eight punts during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Five things to watch for in Iowa’s game against Rutgers on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 10, 2023

1. Rutgers’ rushing attack  Unlike its last contest, Iowa will take on one of the best rushing attacks it will see all year with the Scarlet Knights.  Third-year running back Kyle Monangai leads...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 11 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 10, 2023

Pete Ruden's (17-10, $1543) Picks Iowa -1 Well, this is going to be disgusting. Iowa enters Week 11 as a one-point home favorite over Big Ten East foe Rutgers with a total of 28.5. It’s not...

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Kid Captain Chloe Dinkla spreads joy around UIHC

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 10, 2023

On Saturday at Iowa football’s game against Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium, Kid Captain Chloe Dinkla will have her moment in the spotlight, so much so that the 11-year-old says she will be as famous...

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai watches the ball go over him during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. Monangai had six carries for 25 yards.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 11 of the college football season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — Harbaugh’s in hot water — again.  Ohio State — The Buckeyes’ defense doesn’t quite match up with the Wolverines.  Penn State — We will see what...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Hawkeye defensive back Sebastian Castro credits hard hits, progress to Chicago roots

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth November 9, 2023

Sebastian Castro was afraid to take hits from the older kids as a child in the neighborhood backyard football games. Now the Iowa defensive back is one of the hardest hitters in college football. Castro,...

Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson dances during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

One-on-one with Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What’s been your favorite part about Iowa City so far?  Anterio Thompson: Just the bond that everybody has with each other. I mean, everybody's gonna say ‘Hi’ to you. Everybody's...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Johnson's longest run of the game was 18 yards. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 10 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — The Wolverines remain ahead — but not by too much. Ohio State — Marvin Harrison Jr. for Heisman? He sure played like it. Penn State — The Nittany Lions...

Iowa offensive linemen Nick DeJong and Rusty Feth carry the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Rusty Feth

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What have you enjoyed about Iowa City so far? Rusty Feth: Outside of football? Oh, everyone is super nice. I know everyone says that, but it’s really true. Like everyone is so...

Kid captain Lincoln Veach holds linebacker Nick Jackson’s hand during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Iowa football Kid Captain Lincoln Veach embraces strength

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 2, 2023

Lincoln Veach can usually be found outside. Growing up in the small town of Andrew, Iowa, the 5-year-old rides around in his go-kart and four-wheeler plays on the swing set in the backyard, and dashes...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson carries the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Patterson rushed for 86 yards.

‘Make something out of nothing:’ Iowa football RBs a bright spot within struggling offense

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 2, 2023

Fifty-nine yards. 67 yards. 82 yards.  Iowa's biggest football plays of the year have come from three running backs — redshirt freshman Jaziun Patterson, sophomore Kaleb Johnson, and senior Leshon...