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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
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks with a photographer before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Barta named 2020 College Football Playoff selection committee chair

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 22, 2020
Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery 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.

Iowa set up for physical matchup against newly-ranked Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 21, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz presents the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Ferentz recaps 2019 Hawkeye football season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 20, 2020
Iowa forward Luka Garza celebrates a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 90-83. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Garza puts up big numbers against Michigan for second time

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 17, 2020
Iowa forward Ryan Kriener looks to shoot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes continue home dominance with win over Wolverines

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 17, 2020
Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs set to enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 14, 2020
Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Young to forgo senior season with Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 14, 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 to skip senior season, enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 14, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Wieskamp made 5-of-10 shots on the night.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Nebraska, drops to 1-3 in conference play

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 7, 2020
Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Stone declares for 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 6, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Toussaint keeps the ball away from Kennesaw State's Terrell Burden during a basketball game against Kennesaw State University on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Toussaint named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
January 6, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets emotional as the announcer mentioned Hayden Fry during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa honors Hayden Fry during and after Holiday Bowl win

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 28, 2019
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz presents the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Highlights from Holiday Bowl post-game press conference

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser
December 28, 2019
Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Smith-Marsette shows off speed in win over USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 28, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Iowa clinches 10th win with Holiday Bowl victory over USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 27, 2019
Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates his kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Smith-Marsette ties Iowa bowl touchdown record

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 27, 2019
Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Holiday Bowl halftime reactions — Iowa vs. USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 27, 2019
Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Tracy Jr. ran for a 75 yard touchdown in the 4th quarter.

WATCH: Tracy’s reverse gives Iowa early lead

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 27, 2019
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones attempts to tackle Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Jones, Martin to miss Holiday Bowl against USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 27, 2019
Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa prepares for a play during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Keys to the 2019 Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser
December 27, 2019
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Hawkeye fans take over San Diego ahead of Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 26, 2019
USC head coach Clay Helton (left) speaks with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Highlights from the Holiday Bowl press conference

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser
December 26, 2019
USC head coach Clay Helton speaks during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

USC’s Helton speaks on Holiday Bowl matchup with Iowa

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 26, 2019
Iowa offensive lineman Levi Paulsen laughs looking at a two-toed sloth during the teams visit of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Paulsen twins appreciate trip to San Diego Zoo

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 25, 2019
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Ojemudia steps up to lead secondary

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 25, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Stanley owns quarterback sneak

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 24, 2019
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette carries the ball into the end zone during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. Smith-Marsette received one pass for a total of twenty-two yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Smith-Marsette looking to continue kick-return dominance

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 24, 2019
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz hands a jersey to Iowa's honorary Holiday Bowl captain Vincent O'Brien on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football selects honorary captain for Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 24, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson averaged 1.8 yards per carry during the game.

Iowa plans to use ground attack against USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 23, 2019
Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 23, 2019
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles UTC's Fabian Gutierrez at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 16-5.

Lee captures U.S. Senior Nationals title

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 22, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan punts the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Duncan becomes consensus All-American

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 19, 2019
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.

Iowa football signs 19 players in 2020 recruiting class

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 18, 2019
Ruden: I wish I could have met Hayden Fry

Ruden: I wish I could have met Hayden Fry

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 17, 2019
Iowa quarterback Chuck Hartlieb and Iowa coach Hayden Fry embrace after the Hawkeyes’ victory over Ohio State on Saturday Nov.14, 1987. (Daily Iowan archives)

Legendary Iowa football coach Hayden Fry dies

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 17, 2019
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer 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)

Bohannon to undergo season-ending hip surgery

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 16, 2019
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 speaks on Holiday Bowl selection

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 16, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts an extra point during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Three Hawkeyes earn AP All-America honors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 16, 2019
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Smith, Smith-Marsette continue to lead younger receivers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 15, 2019
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon to raffle off signed shoes, donate proceeds to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 14, 2019
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon kisses Cy-Hawk career goodbye

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 12, 2019
Iowa forward Luka Garza dunks the ball during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa downs Iowa State in Cy-Hawk showdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 12, 2019
USC quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) drops back to pass against UCLA during the third quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Hawkeye secondary prepares for USC passing game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 11, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks an extra point during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan, Wirfs, Epenesa earn AP first-team All-Big Ten honors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 11, 2019
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52.

Wieskamp leads Iowa in win over Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 9, 2019
Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Hawkeyes looking forward to new destination with Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 9, 2019
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes defeat Gophers in Big Ten home-opener

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 9, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Garza wins Big Ten Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 9, 2019
USC quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) drops back to pass against UCLA during the third quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Iowa embracing chance to face ‘name-brand’ USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 8, 2019
Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football to face USC in Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 8, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Hawkeyes set to open Big Ten play against top-5 Wolverines

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 5, 2019
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.

Looking back on Iowa football’s 2019 season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 4, 2019
Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 4, 2019
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer 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)

Second-half shooting pushes Iowa past Syracuse

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 3, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan prepares to kick a field goal during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Duncan's kick caused the Hawkeyes to take the lead against Nebraska in the last six seconds of the game.

Duncan, Epenesa highlight Iowa’s Big Ten awards

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 3, 2019
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette carries the ball into the end zone during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. Smith-Marsette received one pass for a total of twenty-two yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Smith-Marsette changes game with special teams

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 2, 2019
Nebraska quarter back Adrian Martinez is tackled by Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. Epenesa lead the Hawkeyes with nine solo tackles and five assisted. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Epenesa, Duncan named Big Ten Players of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 2, 2019
Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy after the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 27-24.

Ruden: Iowa exposed Nebraska for what it is

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
December 1, 2019
Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Nebraska

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills
November 29, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks the ball during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan adds to stellar season with game-winning kick to beat Nebraska

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 29, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Iowa downs Nebraska for fifth-straight season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 29, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Week 14 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Nebraska

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills
November 29, 2019
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

VIDEO: Smith-Marsette takes reverse for first touchdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 29, 2019
Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

One-on-one with Iowa defensive end Amani Jones

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 26, 2019
Iowa forward Jack Nunge handles the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Nunge scored 2 points and had 2 assists in the win.

Iowa basketball’s Nunge out for season with torn ACL

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 25, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan points to the stands during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Duncan scored two field goals during the first quarter, scoring the first six points in the game for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Duncan earns second Big Ten Player of the Week honor

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 25, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates the win after the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59.

Hawkeyes look ahead to tough schedule following win over Mustangs

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 24, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Iowa men’s basketball overpowers Cal Poly in second half

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 24, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Goodson rushed twenty-one times for fifty-two yards, averaging 1.8 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Illinois

Pete Ruden and Robert Read
November 23, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hugs his mother, Donita, during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley builds on legacy with Senior Day win

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 23, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Illini in Kinnick finale

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 23, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts an extra point during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan breaks Big Ten single-season field goal record

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 23, 2019
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Week 13 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Illinois

Pete Ruden and Robert Read
November 23, 2019
Iowa Guard Joe Toussaint throws the ball back into play during the Iowa Men's basketball game vs The University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Toussaint plays at own pace in win over North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 21, 2019
Penn State running back Journey Brown (left) and offensive lineman C.J. Thorpe celebrate a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Around the Big Ten: Week 13

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 21, 2019
Tre Boston of the Carolina Panthers tackles George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes perform on NFL stage

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 21, 2019
Center Luka Garza attempts a basket during the Iowa Men's basketball game vs University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Iowa men’s hoops topples North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 21, 2019
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp goes for a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Wieskamp played for 27:47 and scored 16 points in the win.

Wieskamp looks to increase offense against North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 20, 2019
Iowa LB Amani Jones almost blocks a punt during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Hawkeye special teamers set for Senior Day in Kinnick

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 19, 2019
Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Welch returns to field with confidence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 18, 2019
Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa rushes the passer during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Epenesa finished with 2.5 sacks on the day.

Epenesa named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 18, 2019
Minnesota coaches watch game action during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Ruden: Iowa proves it’s the nation’s best spoiler

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 17, 2019
Iowa wideout Nico Ragaini scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes would fail the point-after attempt.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 16, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Successful opening drive leads to win over top-10 Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 16, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes end Gophers’ perfect season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 16, 2019
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Week 12 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Minnesota

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser
November 16, 2019
Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Welch to play against Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 16, 2019
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shakes hands after a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. McCaffery finished 2 of 7 from inside the paint and had 4 rebounds on the night.

Patrick McCaffery battling “residual health issues”

Pete Ruden and Robert Read
November 15, 2019
Iowa forward Jack Nunge keeps the ball from Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor at the Iowa-Oral Roberts game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes won, 87-74.

Nunge bounces back against Oral Roberts after tough start to season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 15, 2019
Week 12 scouting report: Minnesota

Week 12 scouting report: Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 14, 2019
Iowa forward Jack Nunge handles the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Nunge scored 2 points and had 2 assists in the win.

Nunge, Hawkeyes looking to bounce back against Golden Eagles

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 14, 2019
Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Schott’s return bodes well for Iowa in Minnesota matchup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 12, 2019
Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl reacts to a foul call during a game against Depaul at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Demons 93-78. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Ruden: Iowa men’s basketball hasn’t moved on from March

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 11, 2019
Iowa forward Ryan Kriener defends the ball during a game against Depaul at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 11, 2019. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye basketball falls to Blue Demons in Gavitt Games

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 11, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan punts the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Iowa finds more to play for following Wisconsin loss

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 11, 2019
Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. runs after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Tracy, Jr. led the Hawkeyes with 130 yards receiving, including a 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Ruden: Iowa’s inability to win big games essentially ends season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 10, 2019
The badger defense stops a two-point conversion during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Failed 2-point conversion sums up Hawkeyes’ season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 9, 2019
Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes fall to Badgers in Madison

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 9, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Duncan breaks Hawkeye record against Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
November 9, 2019
Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa rushes the passer during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Week 11 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Wisconsin

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser
November 9, 2019
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