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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Wyatt Rannals exudes courage and joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Wyatt Rannals loves music. Along with his family and strength, music is one of the consistencies in the 9-year-old’s life that brings joy to a boy with a complex medical history.  At only...

Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker fired amid sexual harassment allegations, leaving void in team leadership

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2023

In 2021, Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker became one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Two years later, he lost his job amid sexual harassment allegations. Tucker first signed...

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.

One on One with Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What’s your go-to hype music before a game?  Jaziun Patterson: I would have to go with NBA Youngboy. I can’t say the first word. It’s the ‘B’ word. “Let's Do It.” Do...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins tackles Penn State wide receiver Kaden Saunders during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Where and when to watch Iowa football battle Michigan State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

Iowa football heads into its second conference game of the season on Saturday against Michigan State. In front of a soldout crowd all donned in black, the Hawkeyes will look to get back to a .500 record...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. McNamara threw for 103 yards.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 5 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

Michigan State @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (15-9): Iowa – These two teams were the best in the Big Ten in 2015. I still don’t believe it.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (9-15): Iowa...

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Vines had 7 receiving yards and one touchdown.

‘Heart of a lion’: Iowa football’s Diante Vines refuses to give up amid adversity

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Diante Vines felt a comforting presence wash over him when he scored his first touchdown in an Iowa uniform. Vines said it was his Uncle Mike, who had just died from Stage 4 metastatic cancer a...

Iowa tight end Erick All catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 5 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden September 28, 2023

Pete Ruden’s (8-4, $730) Picks: Iowa -11.5 This line opened at Iowa -7 and steamed up quickly to -11.5. I don’t think it’s time to stop buying. Do I love betting on an offense coming off...

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Warren scored two touchdowns.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa football at No. 7 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor September 23, 2023

The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0, during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23. Iowa was held to a total...

Pregame: Before the Kickoff – Iowa vs. Penn State

Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Director September 22, 2023

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Hill made his game debut in the fourth quarter, completing two passes on three attempts.

One on One with Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

The Daily Iowan: We’re going to do a quick one-on-one thing here to try to get to know you. I know you played in Wisconsin and spent some time there. Have you ever tried the cheese curds? I have,...

Western Michigan quarterback Treyson Bourguet prepares to catch a snap during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Western Michigan had possession of the ball for 26 minutes and seven seconds.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 4 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

No. 24 Iowa @ No. 7 Penn State  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (11-7): Penn State – Adrian Clayborn, you’ve still got a uniform lying around? Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (6-12): Iowa – I...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga dives with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Ostrenga received the ball two times for 19 yards.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 4 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden September 21, 2023

Pete Ruden’s (6-3, $545) Picks: This is a national championship-caliber Penn State team, and I don’t think Iowa will be able to keep up. The Hawkeyes have taken a slight step back on defense...

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