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Jordan Zuniga

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter

Email: jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu

Twitter: @j_zuni

Jordan Zuniga is a sports reporter at The Daily Iowan covering football. This is Zuniga’s second year with the DI where he has covered a variety of sports such as: women’s basketball, golf, women’s soccer, baseball, track and field, softball, and men’s basketball.

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Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

By the numbers: Nebraska

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2018
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer dribbles past the defense during a women's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes devastated the visiting Eagles, 106-39.

Iowa women’s hoops pummels NC Central

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2018
Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenessa returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawkeyes taste victory champagne

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2018
Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg pulls in a catch during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

By the numbers: Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2018
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Iowa football’s run game falters

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2018
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Creighton NCAA tournament first round basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70.

Kathleen Doyle

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2018
Purdue quarterback David Blough throws the ball during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at Ross–Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Purdue Boilermakers 49-35.

Notables from Week 8 in the Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2018
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon poses for a portrait during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.

Jordan Bohannon

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2018
Indiana Head Coach, Tom Allen, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017.

By the numbers: Indiana Hoosiers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2018
Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

Notables from Week 7 in the Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye football coordinators talk progress

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter
September 27, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye offense falters in Cy-Hawk win

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2018

Defense leads Iowa in rivalry win

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter
September 8, 2018
Iowa State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

By the numbers: Iowa State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2018
Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for 283 yards with four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the Texans' 57-14 win against the Tennessee Titans on October 1, 2017. Watson is lost for the season with a torn ACL, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported. (Trask Smith/Cal Sport Media/NFL Communications/Zuma Press/TNS)

Zuniga: Preseason NFL predictions

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 31, 2018
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), right, steals home plate for a run as Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (34) reaches for the late tag in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

MLB trade-deadline predictions

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 26, 2018
The San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles around the Miami Heat's LeBron James during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami on June 12, 2014. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/TNS)

Leonard trade Spurs’ disappointment

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 19, 2018
Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

2018 FIFA World Cup — best ever?

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 16, 2018
Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) tries to stop Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Zuniga: Boston and the Kyrie Irving problem

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 12, 2018
Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Predictions for the World Cup semifinals

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 10, 2018
Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

2018 World Cup continues to excite people

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 3, 2018
Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Germany thrills, Argentina chills (its fans)

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
June 26, 2018
Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball competes around the country

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
June 25, 2018
Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Who to watch: World Cup 2018

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
June 15, 2018
Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson makes a jumping one handed interception during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Jackson made three interceptions on the day as the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A Look Back on the Year in Sports

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2018
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder high fives guard Tania Davis during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bluder: DI’s Coach of the Year

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2018
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Golfer Schaake takes on regional

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2018
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

University of Iowa golf takes 3rd at Big Tens

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 30, 2018
Relays staff work on the track during a break in the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Reclaims Hy-Vee Cup in Thrilling Fashion

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 30, 2018
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tausaga, Tuufuli shot-put their way to victory

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2018
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye golf takes on Big Ten field

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2018
Iowa junior Mar'yea Harris poses for a portrait inside the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Harris is the 2017 indoor season leader for the 400 meter dash with a time of 45.75. The Hawkeyes will host their first intersquad meet, the Hawkeye Invitational on Jan. 13. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

A guide through the Drake relays

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2018
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

A numerical approach to Hawkeye golf

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 24, 2018
Iowa's Benton Weinberg stands on the green during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Walker, Ip highlight weekend for Iowa golf

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 23, 2018
Iowa's Alex Schaake watches a ball fly during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Iowa currently sits in third after one and a half rounds in the tournament, play was delayed late Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Golf’s Schaake Shakes His Brother’s Shadow

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 17, 2018
Hawkeyes celebrate their victory after men's baseball Iowa vs Grand View on Apr 4, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 4-2. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye Pitching Quells Vikings

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 5, 2018
Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne stands for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Fujitani continues strong play in Texas

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 3, 2018
(File Photo; Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s golf take clubs to Texas

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
April 2, 2018
Herzog hopes to bounce back for Hawkeye golf

Herzog hopes to bounce back for Hawkeye golf

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 23, 2018
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Creighton NCAA tournament first round basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Loss provides experience for Iowa

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 19, 2018
(File Photo; Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Women’s Golf Takes On Arizona

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 6, 2018
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Minnesota Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March, 2, 2018. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-89. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Four Takeaways From Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 5, 2018
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Minnesota Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March, 2, 2018. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-89. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson dominates in heartbreaking loss

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 2, 2018
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson blocks a shot from Northwestern forward Bryana Hopkins during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rolls In Big Ten tourney

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 2, 2018
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Northwestern forward Pallas Kunaiya-Akpanah attempt to take control of the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Rolling In Big Ten Tourney

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
March 1, 2018
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)

Gustafson, Doyle honored by Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 27, 2018
Iowa forward Carly Mohns drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Seniors say goodbye to Carver

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 23, 2018
Iowa forward Chase Coley attempts a shot during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa fights for second-round bye

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 21, 2018
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a shot during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sunday’s Pink Out More than a Game

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 20, 2018
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson goes for an rebound during the Iowa/Penn State basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 80-76.  (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Post-Play Stellar for Hawkeyes

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 16, 2018
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye Men’s Golf Warms up for Season in Florida

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 12, 2018
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Penn State basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 80-76.  (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes Run Wild Over ‘Cats

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 12, 2018
Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian gestures to teammate while taking the ball up the court 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)

Iowa is ready to roll through February

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 6, 2018
Iowa center Megan Gustafson pulls down a rebound 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)

Iowa grinds out win at Michigan State

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
February 2, 2018
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