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Pete Ruden

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @PeteyRuden

Pete Ruden is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan, where he has worked since the beginning of his college career. He has covered a variety of sports at the DI, including football, men’s basketball, baseball, wrestling, and men’s tennis. Currently a senior, he served as a sports reporter his freshman year, before becoming the Assistant Sports Editor and then Sports Editor his junior year.

All content by Pete Ruden
Fans use flashlights during the Hawkeye Wave after the first quarter of a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 11 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 8, 2024
Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson signals a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 10 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 1, 2024
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins stops Northwestern running back Cam Porter from scoring a touchdown during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Higgins had 12 total tackles. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 9 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 25, 2024
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson is tackled by Washington defensive lineman Jacob Bandes during a football game between Iowa and Washington at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide to Week 8 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 17, 2024
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws the ball during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Howard passed for four touchdowns, 209, and an 84% completion rate. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 7 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 11, 2024
Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Fleming caught two passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 6 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 4, 2024
Iowa defensive end Brian Allen Jr. and Alec Wick celebrate as Troy does not score in their fourth down during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s bettor’s guide to Week 4 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 19, 2024
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. McNamara passed for 99 yards and had two interceptions. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s betting guide for Week 3 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 13, 2024
Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Patterson had one touch down on the day.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s college football betting guide for Week 2

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 5, 2024
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 1 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
August 29, 2024
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill passes the pall during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half. Hill totaled 120 passing yards and was sacked four times.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 15 of the Iowa football season

Pete Ruden and Matt McGowan
December 13, 2023
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws the ball down the field during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 14 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 30, 2023
Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 13 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 21, 2023
Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Wimsatt threw for 93 yards and an interception. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 12 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 16, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 11 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 9, 2023
Iowa running back Leshon Williams celebrates in the end zone after a rushing touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 10 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
November 2, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson celebrates after a run during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 8 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 19, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Johnson rushed for 134 yards and scored one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.(Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 7 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 12, 2023
Iowa listens to the National Anthem as fireworks go off during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. Iowa had a total of 222 years.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 6 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
October 5, 2023
Iowa tight end Erick All catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

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

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 28, 2023
Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga dives with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Ostrenga received the ball two times for 19 yards.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 4 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 21, 2023
Iowa celebrates after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Iowa had 235 total yards as a team.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 3 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 14, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson celebrates after a run during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 2 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 7, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 1 of the Iowa football season

Pete Ruden and Matt McGowan
September 1, 2023

Record to date: 19-16-1, $2,489

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
December 14, 2022

Record to date: 18-14-1, $2,298

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
November 23, 2022

Record to date: 15-14-1, $2,395

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
November 17, 2022

Pete Ruden: 13-13-1, $2,013

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
November 10, 2022

Record to date: 13-11, $1,913

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
November 3, 2022

Record to date: 12-9, $1,722

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
October 27, 2022

Record to date: 12-3, $1,722

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
October 20, 2022

Record to date: 9-3, $1,149

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor
October 6, 2022

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September 29, 2022

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September 22, 2022

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September 15, 2022

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September 8, 2022

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September 1, 2022
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Senior Column: DI taught me I can do anything

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
May 12, 2020
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Bohannon finished with 12 points.

Bohannon, Nunge have hardship waivers approved

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
May 12, 2020
Iowa catcher Austin Martin tags out Milwaukee catcher Tyler Bordner during the baseball game against Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 5-4.

Iowa baseball looks for answers to questions surrounding seniors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
May 7, 2020
Iowa catcher Austin Martin watches the pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Hawkeye baseball overcomes practice challenges

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
May 6, 2020
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon #3 during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Iowa men’s basketball set to return depth to lineup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
May 4, 2020
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

McCaffery impressed by Iowa basketball captains’ leadership

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 30, 2020
Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Buccaneers value Wirfs’ athleticism

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 26, 2020
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Ojemudia selected by Denver Broncos in third round

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 24, 2020
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa displays his Defensive MVP award to his family during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa selected by Buffalo Bills in second round of 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 24, 2020
Wirfs embraces Tampa Bay destination

Wirfs embraces Tampa Bay destination

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 24, 2020
Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

2020 Daily Iowan NFL Mock Draft

Pete Ruden and Robert Read
April 22, 2020
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Iowa prepares Ojemudia for NFL career

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 20, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks to a huddle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Iowa will stay at 3rd place in the Big Ten west.

Ferentz discusses the return of football season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 15, 2020
Iowa forward Ryan Kriener and Iowa guard Luka Garza fight for the rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Kriener looking toward future after season cancellation

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 14, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Garza looking for ‘real opportunity’ in NBA Draft process

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 10, 2020
Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Depth chart breakdown: Iowa football’s defense

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 10, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores the first touchdown of the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson rushed a total of 38 yards.

Goodson named DI Newcomer of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 2, 2020
Iowa Men's Basketball head coach Fran McCaffery gives high fives to young Hawkeye fans as he exits the tunnel to the court before a basketball game against Kennesaw State University on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. McCaffery was named the 22nd head coach for the team in 2010.

McCaffery earns DI Coach of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 1, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks to the stands during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Iowa football transitions to remote workouts

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
April 1, 2020
Players prepare to take the field during the baseball game against Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Spring-sport athletes to receive extra year of eligibility, winter-sport athletes denied

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 30, 2020
Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Heller details Iowa baseball’s canceled season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 26, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza takes a shot during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 87-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Garza named Naismith finalist, ESPN Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 17, 2020
Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during a game against Kennesaw State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Garza named All-American by three outlets

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 16, 2020
Ruden: A tough ending to fun career

Ruden: A tough ending to fun career

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 12, 2020
Iowa's Ryan Kriener looks to pass the ball past Illinois forward Kipper Nichols during a game on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Hawkeye student-athletes react to season cancellations

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 12, 2020
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten commissioner Warren speaks on Big Ten Tournament cancellation

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 12, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza walks off the court after a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Boilermakers, 77-68.

Big Ten cancels men’s basketball tournament

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 12, 2020
Iowa right handed pitcher Hunter Lee pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Hawkeye baseball prepares for first double midweek

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 9, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Garza becomes first Hawkeye to win Big Ten Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 9, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza is blocked by Illinois Center Kofi Cockburn during a game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, March, 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes lose double-bye despite comeback attempt

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 8, 2020
Iowa falls to Illinois, loses out on double-bye

Iowa falls to Illinois, loses out on double-bye

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 8, 2020
Iowa infielder Brendan Sher slides into third during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Iowa baseball looks to keep momentum going in Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 5, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp prepares for a free throw during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Boilermakers, 77-68.

Wieskamp looks to regain form amidst struggles

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 4, 2020
Purdue pounds Iowa for second time this season

Purdue pounds Iowa for second time this season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 4, 2020
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Purdue upsets Iowa in Hawkeyes’ home finale

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 4, 2020
Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Heller secures 900th win as Hawkeyes down Vikings

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 3, 2020
Penn State guards Seth Lundy and Curtis Jones Jr. fight Iowa forward Ryan Kriener for a rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Kriener, Evelyn, Till to be recognized ahead of Purdue game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 3, 2020
Iowa catcher Austin Martin watches the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Hawkeye baseball wins two games over top-20 opponents

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
March 1, 2020
Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes eye double-bye ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 29, 2020
Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018.

Iowa baseball set to face trio of North Carolina foes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 27, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp takes the ball to the hoop past Nebraska guard Dachon Burke Jr. during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72. Wieskamp scored a total of 30 points during the game.

Hawkeyes look to overcome Spartans’ big numbers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 24, 2020
Iowa's Grant Judkins winds up to pitch during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 3-1.

Hawkeye baseball goes 1-2 in trip to San Diego

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 23, 2020
Iowa guard Bakari Evelyn shoots the ball during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Supporting cast helps Iowa down Ohio State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 20, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a lay-up during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Hawkeyes topple Buckeyes after dominant start

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 20, 2020
Iowa forward Ryan Kriener goes in for the shot while Nebraska Guard Kevin Cross attempts to block during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Seniors lead Iowa into Ohio State matchup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 19, 2020
Iowa infielder Brendan Sher poses for a portrait during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Hawkeye Baseball’s Sher carries over success from freshman season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 17, 2020
Iowa pitcher Grant Leonard prepares to throw the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Iowa baseball goes 2-1 in season-opening road trip

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 16, 2020
Head Coach Rick Heller speaks to members of the press during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa baseball set for first pitch of season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 13, 2020
Iowa catcher Austin Martin hits the ball during the baseball game against the Spartans at Duane Banks Field on May 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Spartans 5-7.

Martin, captains provide leadership for Iowa baseball

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 11, 2020
Iowa pitcher Drew Irvine pitches an inning during a game against Ontario at Duane Banks Field on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays 30-6 in 14 innings.

Irvine paces Hawkeye baseball with improvement

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 10, 2020
Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard poses for a portrait during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Fullard moves to second base ahead of 2020 season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 6, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Ferentz talks Iowa football’s 2020 recruiting class

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 5, 2020
Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp reacts after making a layup during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa prepares for road disadvantage at Purdue

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 4, 2020
University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Barta speaks on new role in CFP and more

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 3, 2020
Iowa guard Connor McCaffrey tries to get the ball past Illinois center Kofi Cockburn with Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu coming up behind him, all with Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl watching closely from the side during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten competition proves fierce for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 2, 2020
Hawkeyes top Illini in top-25 matchup

Hawkeyes top Illini in top-25 matchup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
February 2, 2020
Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Penn State's Mark Hall during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. No. 2 Kemerer defeated No. 1 Hall by decision, 11-6, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Kemerer downs top-ranked Hall, shines in victory over Penn State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 31, 2020
Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Penn State's Brandon Meredith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Hawkeye wrestling downs Nittany Lions with late run

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 31, 2020
Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffrey reacts to a call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 7th. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskers 76-70.

Hawkeyes prepare to face Terrapins on the road

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 29, 2020
Iowa honors Kobe Bryant with shoes, mentality

Iowa honors Kobe Bryant with shoes, mentality

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 27, 2020
Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Garza set for another big matchup with Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 26, 2020
Toussaint brings speed, hustle in win over Rutgers

Toussaint brings speed, hustle in win over Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 22, 2020
Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Iowa men’s basketball downs Rutgers late

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 22, 2020
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