Skip to Main Content
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

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse (40), Iowa defensive end Matt Nelson (96), and Iowa defensive end Sam Brincks (90) look back towards their bench during a game against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Kinnick Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Defensive gaps lead to loss against Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2018

Iowa’s defense turned leaky for the Northwestern running game, and that ultimately led to a momentum shift in the wrong direction for the Hawkeyes in Kinnick on Nov. 10. The defense was strong in the...

Iowa’s Luka Garza shoots a jumper at the beginning of the first half during the Iowa Vs. Green Bay basketball game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Phoenix, 93-83 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa continues its undefeated record next week against No.14 Oregon.

Garza, Baer lead Iowa hoops past Green Bay

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 11, 2018

All Iowa needed in its nonconference matchup against Green Bay was a little Luka Garza. Although, that almost wasn’t enough until the end of the second half. The Hawkeyes scraped by to pick up a...

Northwestern wide receiver Bennnet Skowronek catches a touchdown pass during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gives Northwestern a trip to Indianapolis

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2018

There are two ways to come out of the tunnel before a game: hyped or complacent. Iowa was the latter in its 14-10 loss to Northwestern — its third straight — in which the offense made too many mistakes...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette holds the ball after catching a pass during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Disappearing act for Hawkeye offense in third-straight conference loss

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 10, 2018

After putting up 36 points against Purdue last week, Iowa left its offense in West Lafayette. Clayton Thorson forced a bad ball right into the hands of Iowa safety Geno Stone, setting Iowa up at the...

Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Northwestern clinches the West, defeats Iowa, 14-10

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 10, 2018

If you like offense, you probably didn't enjoy Northwestern's 14-10 win over Iowa on Nov. 10. Both teams struggled to move the ball consistently, but in the end, the Wildcats made the plays when they...

Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Northwestern

November 10, 2018

Iowa's defense looks much better than last week. Well, Northwestern's offense isn't as potent as Purdue's, but regardless, Iowa's defense looks a lot sharper than it deep a week ago. Iowa held Northwestern...

Johnson County supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway stands for a portrait in his mechanic’s shop on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Hemingway will run for county supervisor in December, Carberry still ‘unsure’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 9, 2018

Johnson County Supervisor Mike Carberry said he is unsure if he will run for a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors in December’s special election. Iowa City School Board member Phil Hemingway will run...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Megan Gustafson ranked eighth on ESPN’s list of best college women’s basketball players

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

ESPN released its list of the 25 best women’s college basketball players on Friday, and Hawkeye Megan Gustafson made the list, coming in at No. 8. “Gustafson went from good to great as a junior,”...

Iowa's Colten Rastetter punts during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.

Hawkeye punter Colten Rastetter’s new mindset key to bounce-back season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

A lot can happen in a year. The watch list for the Ray Guy Award, an honor given to the best college punter in the country, came out Monday, and Hawkeye Colten Rastetter’s name made the cut. Flash...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Iowa football ready to handle Northwestern

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 8, 2018

Disappointing. That is how Hawkeye fans might describe the last two weeks of football, and by extension, the season. While a 6-3 record is nothing to laugh at, it doesn’t live up to the expectations...

Fans spectate during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 23-0.

ESPN ranks Hawkeye student section No. 5 in the country

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 8, 2018

“Back in Black” plays over Kinnick’s speakers. The scoreboard displays the Hawkeye football team walking out of the tunnel. Kinnick booms with fans yelling and cheering as the players reach the field...