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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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Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. Iowa looks to fill the role of kicker for 2022 after former kicker Caleb Shudak signed with Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Watch: Iowa football’s Drew Stevens banks in 51-yard field goal to extend Hawkeye lead over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Although Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has maintained the competition at kicker between freshman Drew Stevens and sophomore Aaron Blom is "wide open" Stevens has built quite the resume in his two games...

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa football safety Kaevon Merriweather records Hawkeyes’ second interception against Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Scoring a defensive touchdown wasn't enough for Iowa football safety Kaevon Merriweather. After Merriweather completed a scoop and score off of a Rutgers fumble in the second quarter, he captured...

Iowa running back Leshon Williams carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Williams ran for 72 yards.

Watch: Iowa football’s Leshon Williams scores Hawkeyes’ first offensive touchdown against Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Sophomore running back Leshon Williams punched in the Hawkeyes' first offensive touchdown of the night with 10:09 left in the third quarter. After two defensive touchdowns helped Iowa to a 17-3...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs the ball back for a pick-six during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Halftime reactions | Iowa football leads Rutgers, 17-3, at SHI Stadium in New Jersey

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 24, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Thanks to two defensive touchdowns, the Iowa football team leads Rutgers, 17-3, at SHI Stadium. Defensive back Cooper DeJean scored Iowa's first TD of the day on a 45-yard pick...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta attempts to catch a pass during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7. Laporta had 55 receiving yards.

Watch: Iowa football’s Spencer Petras finds Sam LaPorta for 42-yard completion

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

After Iowa's defense scored two touchdowns in the first 1.5 quarters of Saturday night's Big Ten-opener against Rutgers, Iowa's offense got on the board late in the first half. Drew Stevens booted...

Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Merriweather, one of Iowa’s selections to attend Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis at the end of July, had one interception in 2021 and 42 total tackles.

Watch: Iowa football’s Kaevon Merriweather returns Rutgers’ fumble for touchdown

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa's defense has been its offense in the first half of the Hawkeyes' Big Ten-opener against Rutgers. First, sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean scored a pick six from 45 yards out. Then, senior...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean celebrates after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell got a safety during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Watch: Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean scores 45-yard pick six, gives Hawkeyes early lead over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa football's first points of Saturday's Big Ten-opener against Rutgers didn't come from its offense. Instead, sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean found the end zone after picking off an Evan...

Iowa forward Alex Wesneski handles the ball downfield during a field hockey game between Iowa and Providence at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Friars, 3-1.

No. 6 Iowa field hockey takes down No. 1 Northwestern

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 23, 2022

The sixth-ranked Iowa field hockey team got revenge on the road Friday afternoon, shutting out No. 1 Northwestern, 2-0, in Evanston. Last season, the Wildcats swept the Hawkeyes in two games. Northwestern...

Iowa outside hitter Michelle Urquhart serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball drops Big Ten opener to No. 7 Ohio State, prepares for No. 11 Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 23, 2022

Iowa volleyball dropped its Big Ten Conference opener to No. 7 Ohio State, 3-0, at Xtream Arena on Friday night. Ohio State now leads the all time series, 66-12.  The Hawkeyes, who have already...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

An Australian punting showcase: Iowa’s Tory Taylor and Rutgers’ Adam Korsak to face off

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

Punters Adam Korsak and Tory Taylor play almost 1,000 miles away from each other, but their American football careers started in the same place: Melbourne, Australia. Iowa’s Taylor and Rutgers’...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks on a headset during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football notebook | Nebraska fires defensive coordinator, Wisconsin dealing with injuries

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 21, 2022

Nebraska football fired its defensive coordinator, Erik Chinander, on Sunday. It’s the second coaching dismissal the program has made this season. The Cornhuskers relieved Scott Frost of his head coaching...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Grassley says he won’t center Franken allegations, Grassley Works calls for accuser’s release from NDA

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter September 21, 2022

After Democratic senate candidate, Mike Franken was accused of alleged assault by his former campaign staffer Kimberly Strope-Boggus, Franken’s opponent, incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and...