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Ayrton Breckenridge

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor

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Ayrton Breckenridge is the Managing Visuals Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and cinema. This is his fourth year working for the DI.

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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 defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. DeJean’s pick-six was Iowa’s first touchdown of the game.

Photos: Iowa football at Rutgers

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist
September 24, 2022
Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee talks to wide receiver Brody Brecht 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.

[Photo] Twitter reacts to Iowa football's 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium

September 24, 2022
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.

[Photo] Live updates | Iowa football takes on No. 4 Michigan

October 1, 2022
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepts a pass 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.

Members of Rutgers defense swarm Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras 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.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets tackled by Rutgers defensive lineman Aaron Lewis 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.

Rutgers tight end Johnny Langan dives forward as Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell and company attempt to push him back 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.

[Photo] Iowa football forces five turnovers, wins Big Ten-opener against Rutgers

September 24, 2022
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson receives a kickoff 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.

Fans hold up their phone flashlights before 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.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

[Photo] Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes earn two Big Ten Players of the Week, Jestin Jacobs out for the season

September 26, 2022
Rutgers punter Adam Korsak points down field before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Film: Cy-Hawk Run: ROTC United

Daniel McGregor-Huyer and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 18, 2022
Iowa runners Nick Trattner (left) and Noah Healy (right) compete in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

[Photo] Cross Country Notebook - Iowa prepares for Redbird Invite

September 15, 2022
Iowa State linebacker Carson Willich and offensive lineman Trevor Downing hoists the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a 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.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 10, 2022
Hawkeye fans Sue Lakose and Autumn Shacklett pose with beer bong at a tailgate in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, for the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

Photos: Tailgate and pregame for Iowa vs. Iowa State

Jerod Ringwald, Johnny Jarnigan, Ayrton Breckenridge, and Grace Smith
September 10, 2022
Iowa students enter Kinnick Stadium before the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla walks into Kinnick Stadium during the Hawk Walk before the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Iowa defensive end Joe Evas jumps to celebrate with Iowa offensive lineman Logan Lee during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits 7-3. Combined Evans and Lee had 3.5 sacks.

Photos: Iowa football vs. South Dakota State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Isabella Cervantes
September 3, 2022
A South Dakota State fan watches field 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.

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.

[Photo] ‘Nothing that he can’t do’: Cooper DeJean proving to be versatile weapon for Iowa football

October 27, 2022
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis for a safety during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Campbell had 11 total tackles.

Iowa fans yell 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.

South Dakota State offensive lineman Garret Greenfield walks away from a play after a flag is thrown 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. Crowd noise cased the South Dakota State offense to have several false starts.

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to throw the ball 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. Gronowski thew for 87 yards.

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a catch 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. Bruce had 68 receiving yards.

A trombonist from the Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band performs 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.

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.

[Photo] Watch: Iowa football's Leshon Williams scores Hawkeyes' first offensive touchdown against Rutgers

September 24, 2022
The Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band performs before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline 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.

[Photo] Grading Iowa football's 7-3 win over South Dakota State

September 4, 2022
Fans wave the the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital 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.

Iowa defenders Jack Campbell and Cooper DeJean tackle South Dakota State wide receiver Jaxon Janke 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. Campbell had one quarterback hurry.

[Photo] Where to Watch Iowa football take on Illinois in Champaign

October 6, 2022
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean downs a punt by Iowa punter Tory Taylor near South Dakota State’s end zone 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. DeJean had two solo tackles.

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

September 15, 2022
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell watches the snap 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. Campbell had four solo tackles.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts 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. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws 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. Petras threw for 109 yards.

Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum prepares to catch 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. Pottebaum had one three yard carry.

[Photo] On the line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 11 college football games

November 10, 2022
The Iowa football team walks onto Duke Slater Field before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Cheerleaders fly flags before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

A hawk from the Hawkeye Raptor Ambassador Program flies into Kinnick Stadium before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

A hawk from the Hawkeye Raptor Ambassador Program flies into Kinnick Stadium before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Members of the Iowa football team walk into Kinnick Stadium during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis for 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.

[Photo] Iowa football's defense stands tall, outscores South Dakota State in season-opener

September 3, 2022
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell watches the ball 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] From Iowa football to the Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta stay teammates in NFL

April 29, 2023
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball 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. Petras threw for 109 yards.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa football's offense still trending in wrong direction after 7-3 win over South Dakota State

September 3, 2022
Iowa punter Tory Taylor puts the ball 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. Taylor punted for 479 yards.

[Photo] 'This kid is a freak': Tory Taylor's 10 punts aid Iowa in season-opening win

September 3, 2022
Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon attempts to tackle South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

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

September 29, 2022
The Iowa football team walks onto Duke Slater Field before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Iowa running back Leshon Williams carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

[Photo] Halftime Reactions | Iowa tied with South Dakota State, 3-3

September 3, 2022
Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum prepares to catch the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

[Photo] Twitter reacts to Iowa football's touchdown-less 7-3 win over South Dakota State

September 3, 2022
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

[Photo] Iowa football wins unconventional season-opener against South Dakota State, 7-3

September 3, 2022
Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee lines up for a snap during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

[Photo] On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 2 college football games

September 8, 2022
A group of South Dakota State defenders tackle Iowa running back Leshon Williams during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Iowa running back Gavin Williams high-fives teammates during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Williams was expected to start today, but is dealing a reported ankle injury.

Iowa running back Gavin Williams high-fives teammates during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Williams was expected to start today, but is dealing a reported ankle injury.

Former Iowa tight end Dallas Clark touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Members of the Iowa football team walk into Kinnick Stadium during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the Nile Kinnick statue during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

[Photo] Around the Big Ten | Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 3 of the college football season

September 15, 2022
Members of the Iowa football team walk into Kinnick Stadium during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

A Nile Kinnick impersonator gives a speech during the Hawk Walk before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes are favored to win the game.

University of Iowa MFA candidate Ann Kreitman and creator of the podcast “I’m Writing to You Today” poses a portrait on the IMU Footbridge in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. The podcast takes listeners on a small journey through Iowa City, including on the footbridge, while detailing LGBTQ history.

[Photo] UI MFA candidate Ann Kreitman expands the medium of theater

August 4, 2022
Rob Medd conducts the Iowa City Community Band during “4thFest” in Coralville, Iowa on Monday, July 4, 2022.

[Photo] Iowa City Community Band members reflect on the band’s history

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 24, 2022
Driver Pato O’Ward (5) climbs the fence after the NTT IndyCar Series Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 presented by Google at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa on Sunday, July 24, 2022. O’Ward finished the race in first place.

Photos: NTT IndyCar Series Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist
July 24, 2022
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