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Northwestern punter Hunter Renner punts the ball as Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher attempts to block it 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.

Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher finds progress in the details

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher isn’t afraid to design his own future, even when the world around him paints a different picture. Driving home from Minnesota State University, Mankato with his parents...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 12 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 17, 2023

Power Rankings Ohio State—Can Ohio State and Michigan just play each other already? Michigan — Eyes on your own paper, Jim.  Penn State —  Maybe the lights were too bright for the...

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Wimsatt threw for 93 yards and an interception. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 12 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 17, 2023

Pete Ruden's (19-11, $1,722) Picks: Iowa -3 Iowa has a commanding lead in the Big Ten West standings, and unlike last year, I don’t see the Hawkeyes letting it slip away.  In 2022, all Iowa...

Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

Five things to watch ahead of Iowa football’s game against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

1. Repeat offensive performance The most shocking aspect of Iowa’s 22-0 win wasn’t the Hawkeye defense’s first shutout, but rather the offensive resurgence. Just a week removed from putting...

Contributed photo of Kid Captain Cooper Estenson and Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson.

Kid Captain Cooper Estenson brings unconditional joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Cooper Estenson found out he would be an Iowa football Kid Captain on April 24. That same date a year later, the 11-year-old will ring the bell at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital,...

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon lunges away from Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins to avoid a safety 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. Higgins had five total tackles.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Rutgers on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 10, 2023

After a trip to Chicago's Wrigley Field last week, the Iowa football team returns to Kinnick Stadium to take on Rutgers, but this time with the No. 22  ranking in the nation from the CFP Committee....

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...

Photo contributed by Taylor Vessel

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,...