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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Michigan running Blake Corum fights for yards while running the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Corum rushed for 133 yards. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 4 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — Blake Corum turns on a different gear on Saturdays. Ohio State — 318 passing yards from Kyle McCord means OSU is finding its footing. Penn State — They shouldn’t...

Contributed photo of Gabby Ford from Mandy Ford.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Gabby Ford is ‘wise beyond her years’

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 21, 2023

Gabby Ford loves to give people hugs.  After she started treatments for a brain tumor at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Gabby was unable to get up out of bed and greet...

Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All 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.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Penn State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Iowa football enters conference play with an undefeated record but will face a tough opponent in nationally-ranked Penn State. The Nittany Lions are coming off a win over Illinois, in which they forced...

Iowa center Logan Jones listens to the National Anthem 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.

Iowa football’s Logan Jones stays humble amid hard work

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Before he was one of the biggest players on the field, Iowa center Logan Jones was the smallest.  Jones signed up in second grade for a tackle-football team in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While admitting...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson listed as out for Saturday’s game against Western Michigan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 16, 2023

Iowa starting running back Kaleb Johnson is listed as out for Saturday’s game against Western Michigan due to injury.  https://twitter.com/ChadLeistikow/status/1703100707832787276 Johnson...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor, long snapper Luke Elkin, and kicker Drew Stevens celebrate a field goal 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.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Western Michigan on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa looks to keep its undefeated record as it heads into its final non-conference game of the season against Western Michigan. The Hawkeyes are averaging 22 points on the season while the Broncos...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs downfield after catching 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)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 3 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan – The Wolverines’ cupcake schedule continues, yet they still complain about a self-imposed suspension.  Penn State – The Nittany Lions have done more than enough...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro prepares to tackle Utah State running back Davon Booth during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro trusts the process and is playing with confidence

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro is the epitome of trusting the process.  The fifth-year was a three-star recruit and garnered an offer from just four Power Five programs. In his first few...

Contributed photo by Heidi Larson

‘Keeps Smiling Along’

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa football Kid Captain Maggie Larson talks with her eyes.  Closing them tight means no. If she doesn’t like what someone’s saying, she’ll simply look away. And if she really doesn’t...

Iowa Linebacker Jay Higgins throws the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa football middle linebacker Jay Higgins is ready to shine and continue the Hawkeye standard

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2023

Beyond all of the running on grass fields in local parks, what Iowa senior linebacker Jay Higgins remembers best from his youth football days was his passion for the game — a passion that hasn’t...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor waves to fans 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. Taylor averaged 46.3 yards per punt.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 3 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2023

Western Michigan @ Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (7-5): Iowa – This is a big game for Brian Ferentz contract observers.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (4-8): Iowa –  This is a good chance...

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