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Austin Hanson

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor

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Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication and sport and recreation management. Austin has been on The Daily Iowan’s sports staff since 2019. During that time, he’s been in a number of roles from reporter to Sports Editor. Austin has covered more than 15 different Hawkeye sports over the last three years.

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Iowa’s 149-pound No. 10 Max Murin wrestles Oklahoma State’s No. 13 Kaden Gfeller during the Bout at the Ballpark wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Murin defeated Gfeller, 5-2, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 23-9.

Iowa men’s wrestling downs Oklahoma State, 23-9, in “Bout at the Ballpark”

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 13, 2022
Iowa forward Luka Garza learns that his jersey number 55 will be retired after the season during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Iowa men’s basketball to retire Luka Garza’s number on Feb. 22

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
Wisconsin's 149-pound Austin Gomez celebrates his victory over Iowa's Vince Turk during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Gomez defeated Turk by decision, 3-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa Athletics issues statement on fan interaction with Wisconsin wrestler

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 7, 2022
Iowa’s Michael Kemerer, Kaleb Young, and Alex Marinelli take a selfie after a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Marinelli, Kemerer put final stamp on Carver as Iowa men’s wrestlers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 6, 2022
Iowa’s No. 2 174-pound Michael Kemerer celebrates a win over Purdue's No. 21 Gerrit Nijenhuis during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

Live results | No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling takes on No. 9 Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 5, 2022
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to play during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. McCaffery spoke about recovering from the first half rebounding deficit after the game. “I thought we had more focus. More activity,” McCaffery said. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Thursday’s Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game postponed

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Iowa's Samantha Mannix leads the team in a cheer before an Iowa women's tennis match against Penn State. The Hawkeyes topped Penn State 5-2, making it their fifth straight win of the season.

Iowa women’s tennis postpones two duals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with reporters during Iowa football media day at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook | Head coach Kirk Ferentz talks DEI committee, QB situation

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022

Alex Marinelli

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Hawks in the NFL | Super Bowl edition

Hawks in the NFL | Super Bowl edition

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Iowa coaches Terry (left) and Tom Brands gesture toward the officials during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

‘The Brands Brothers’ | Twitter highlights, reactions to Big Ten Network documentary

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 30, 2022

Yes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 30, 2022
Penn State’s No. 2 197-pound Max Dean pressures Iowa’s No. 4 Jacob Warner during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Dean defeated Warner, 8-3. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 19-13.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling falls to No. 1 Penn State, 19-13

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 29, 2022
Iowa's 141-pound Max Murin grapples with Michigan State's Matt Santos during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Murin won by major decision, 16-5.

Live updates | No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling hosts No. 1 Penn State at Carver

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 28, 2022
Iowa’s Michael Kemerer scrambles for an escape against Penn State’s Carter Starocci during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Kemerer won the match by decision 7-2. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten Title with a team score of 159.5. This is the 37 Big Ten Title in school history.

Iowa men’s wrestler Michael Kemerer, Penn State’s Carter Starocci slated for rematch

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 26, 2022
Iowa’s 157-pound No. 12 Kaleb Young wrestles Illinois’ Joe Roberts during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Young defeated Roberts, 16-1, by technical fall. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Opinion | Iowa men’s wrestling will narrowly beat Penn State on Friday

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022

Sam LaPorta

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 23, 2022
Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra hits the ball during a doubles match in a tennis meet between Iowa and Marquette on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 6-1.

Friday’s Iowa-Missouri women’s tennis dual postponed

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 21, 2022
Iowa’s 157-pound No. 12 Kaleb Young wrestles Illinois’ Joe Roberts during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Young defeated Roberts, 16-1, by technical fall. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Stiff competition shaping Iowa men’s wrestler Kaleb Young’s 2021-22 campaign

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz applauds the Military Hero of the Game during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz to rework personal diversity advisory committee

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 18, 2022

No?

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 17, 2022
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum heads to the locker room after an injury during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Iowa football center Tyler Linderbaum declares for 2022 NFL Draft

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 14, 2022
Iowa’s No. 1 165-pound Alex Marinelli grabs Purdue's Hayden Lohrey during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Marinelli won by technical fall, 22-7. Marinelli was in the lead for all three periods. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling scores bonus points in five matches, downs Purdue, 36-4

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 9, 2022
Iowa’s No. 1 165-pound Alex Marinelli fights for hand positioning with Army’s Christian Hunt during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and Army at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Marinelli improved to 6-0 following the victory. The Hawkeyes defeated the Black Knights 36-7.

Live updates | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling takes on No. 15 Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 9, 2022
Iowa’s 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Wisonsin’s Tristan Moran during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Murin won by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Live updates | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling take on No. 14 Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 7, 2022
Iowa’s new head volleyball coach Jim Barnes speaks during a press conference introducing Barnes as head coach at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. “We’re rebuilding this team and we’re gonna get this team working together. That’s my first goal.”

New Iowa volleyball head coach Jim Barnes ready to begin rebuild of program

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 4, 2022
Iowa running back Gavin Williams carries the ball during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. Williams carried the ball 16 times for 42 yards.

‘Williams Bros.’ show promise in Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 1, 2022
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras delivers a pass during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Halftime reactions | No. 22 Kentucky leads No. 15 Iowa, 13-3

Robert Read and Austin Hanson
January 1, 2022
The outside of Camping World Stadium is seen before the Hawkeyes and and Wildcats matchup in the Citrus Bowl at noon CST in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Live updates | No. 15 Iowa takes on No. 22 Kentucky in the 2022 Citrus Bowl

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
January 1, 2022
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stand on a podium during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both shared fond memories of Iowa head coach Hayden Fry. Stoops shared that Fry traveled to his father’s funeral. “He flew in just to pay respects to my mother and our family,” Stoops said. “It says an awful lot about him. He had a great impact on myself, my brothers, and so many other players.”

Similar styles collide as No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky meet in 2022 Citrus Bowl

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 31, 2021
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin laughs after a question during a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Kelly-Martin was named the starting running back after running back Tyler Goodson opted out to declare for the NFL draft. Kelly-Martin recorded 190 yards during the season.

Kelly-Martin, Williams to fill in at running back for Iowa football in Citrus Bowl

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 29, 2021
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks at the beginning of Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. During his speech, Warren addressed women and men’s sports and his goal to continue to work toward equality.

Big Ten Conference updates COVID-19-related forfeiture rules

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 28, 2021
Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles North Carolina State's Jakob Camacho during the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Lee defeated Camacho by decision 6-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Four-time All-American Spencer Lee returns to mat for Iowa men’s wrestling

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 21, 2021
Members of the Iowa Wrestling team pose with the championship trophy after the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling claws by No. 5 North Carolina State, 19-15

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 21, 2021
Iowa's No. 1 ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat following a match during the first day of the National Collegiate Duals at Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cassioppi won via injury default. The Hawkeyes defeated Central Michigan 44-0 and Lehigh 28-7.

Lee, Iowa men’s wrestling brace for clash with No. 5 North Carolina State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 21, 2021
Iowa’s No. 1 165-pound Alex Marinelli fights for hand positioning with Army’s Christian Hunt during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and Army at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Marinelli improved to 6-0 following the victory. The Hawkeyes defeated the Black Knights 36-7.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling leaps over Lehigh, 28-7

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 20, 2021
Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto works to take down Princeton’s Nick Masters during a season opening dual wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 21 Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. DeSanto won by tech fall 22-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers with a team score of 32-12.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling shuts out Central Michigan

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 20, 2021
Iowa defensive back Dane Belton reads the Indiana offense during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Citrus Bowl a homecoming for Iowa defensive back Dane Belton

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 14, 2021
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss celebrates an interception on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for bowl season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 14, 2021

Henry Marchese’s blocked punt

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 14, 2021
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Linderbaum, Moss, Shudak earn AP All-America honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 13, 2021
Iowa walks to Iowa State’s free throw line during a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and No. 15 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-70.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Iowa State, 77-70

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Illinois, 87-83

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 6, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson walks off the field after the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football trying to move past Big Ten Championship Game loss

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Halftime reactions | No. 13 Iowa trails No. 2 Michigan, 14-3

Halftime reactions | No. 13 Iowa trails No. 2 Michigan, 14-3

Robert Read, Austin Hanson, and Chloe Peterson
December 4, 2021
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Protecting the passer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Petras replaced quarterback Alex Padilla at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21.

What’s at stake for Iowa football in the Big Ten Championship Game

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras lines up behind center Tyler Linderbaum during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Petras replaced quarterback Alex Padilla at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers, 28-21.

One-on-one with Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Iowa’s 149-pound Cobe Siebrecht works for inside control against Princeton’s Josh Breeding during a season opener dual wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 21 Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Siebrecht won by tech fall 16-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers with a team score of 32-12.

‘I haven’t seen it:’ Iowa wrestlers talk Dan Gable Traveling Trophy

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021

Alex Padilla

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

Iowa field hockey’s Anthe Nijziel named NFHCA West Region Player of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 29, 2021
Iowa kicker Caleb Shudak kicks an extra point during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Shudak went 4-4 in field goal attempts with a long of 51 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Iowa football’s Caleb Shudak named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 29, 2021

Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches his team during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and Army at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Black Knights 36-7.

Iowa men’s wrestling overcomes scheduling changes, beats Army, 36-7

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 18 Robb by decision, 9-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Live updates | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling takes on 0-2 Army

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Minnesota kick returner Phillip Howard catches a kickoff during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Live updates | No. 14 Wisconsin takes on Minnesota in Minneapolis

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 27, 2021
Iowa kid captain Blake Burdof waits for an autograph from head coach Kirk Ferentz during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Blake Burdorf overcomes near-impossible odds

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacbos attempts to block a pass by Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

One-on-one with Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Iowa players celebrate linebacker Jack Campbell’s interception and touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa football moves up to No. 16 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson carries the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Johnson scored one touchdown with two receptions and 34 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Freshman Keagan Johnson set to return to home state as Iowa battles Nebraska

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Punter Tory Taylor to return to Iowa for 2022 college football season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Iowa’s 149-pound Cobe Siebrecht works for inside control against Princeton’s Josh Breeding during a season opener dual wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 21 Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Siebrecht won by tech fall 16-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers with a team score of 32-12.

Siebrecht, Iowa men’s wrestling blow by No. 21 Princeton, 32-12

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Oklahoma State’s Travis Wittlake during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 6 Wittlake by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Live updates | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling kicks off 2021-22 season against Princeton

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021

Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras celebrates a touchdown from running back Tyler Goodson during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

One-on-one with Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 18 Robb by decision, 9-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Clarissa Chun named head coach of Iowa women’s wrestling team

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten Notebook | Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. plans to return to field this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Iowa enters the field during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Race to Big Ten West title tightens for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla drops back to pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla picks up win in first-ever start for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2021
Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Live updates | No. 20 Iowa football takes on Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson runs the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss slated to resume career-best season against Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Longwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Bohannon shot 6-8 from outside the arc with 18 points.The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 106-73.

Iowa men’s basketball breezes by Longwood University, 106-73

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 10, 2021

Nelson Brands

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
Iowa offense huddles up before lining up the line of scrimmage during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football remains at No. 19 in AP Poll

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

One-on-one with Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
Head coach Vicki Brown is seen smiling during the volleyball match between Iowa and Ball State on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. The Cardinals defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Vicki Brown dismissed as head coach of Iowa volleyball

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

Iowa field hockey’s Nijziel, Cellucci claim Big Ten Conference’s top honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run 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)

Iowa debuts at No. 22 in College Football Playoff rankings

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) drops a pass while being tackled by Detroit Lions' Quandre Diggs (28) in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III makes a catch over Iowa defensive back Dane Belton during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Davis III averaged 11.8 yards per reception. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football still alive in Big Ten West title race, but division now up for grabs

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 31, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones walks off the sideline with his helmet 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)

Iowa football struggles on offense, falls to Wisconsin, 27-7

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 30, 2021
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike pushes down Iowa defensive back Jerami Harris after catching a pass during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Wisconsin leads No. 9 Iowa, 20-0

Robert Read and Austin Hanson
October 30, 2021
Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta jumps up to catch a pass over Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | No. 9 Iowa football takes on Wisconsin in Madison

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 30, 2021
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Week 9 scouting notebook | No. 9 Iowa vs. Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021

No

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Big Ten football notebook | Bielema meets with reporters, Franklin dashes rumors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
Oars line the shore on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Jeff Garbutt named head coach of Iowa rowing

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 25, 2021

Yes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 24, 2021

Yes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 19, 2021
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema listens to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook | Franklin and Bielema talk to reporters, league receivers transfer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 19, 2021
Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tory Taylor, punter

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner gets up to celebrate with defensive back Matt Hankins 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.

Hawkeye secondary a catalyst for Iowa football’s 12-game win streak

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins and linebacker Jack Campbell celebrate a turnover during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa football’s Hankins named Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Sep 26, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) celebrates his interception against the Washington Football Team during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 11, 2021
Iowa men’s head basketball coach Fran McCaffery takes a photo with Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

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Oct 2, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) runs the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State won 24-0. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

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Iowa guard Connor McCaffery speaks on live television during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. While at a podium, Connor McCaffery addressed his thoughts on this upcoming season. “I think we’ll be good. It’s motivating to know that we’re not supposed to be as good because we lost Luka and Wiesy but honestly we’re not worried about that, we know what to do.”

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Kevin Warren speaks with members of the media at Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 7th, 2021.

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