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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Pete Ruden

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor

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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.

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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats 10-0 at half.

Hawkeyes topple Wildcats in Evanston

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
October 26, 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 8

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
October 18, 2019
Iowa DB Michael Ojemudia attempt to tackle Penn State QB Sean Clifford during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa secondary prowling for picks

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
October 16, 2019
Penn State WR KJ Hamler scores a touchdown during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions lead the Hawkeyes 7-6 at halftime. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Penn State downs Iowa in Kinnick

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
October 12, 2019
Rutgers head coach Chris Ash speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Changes take place across Big Ten

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
October 1, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares for a play during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Iowa refusing to overlook Middle Tennessee

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
September 27, 2019
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.

Debating Iowa football’s MVPs

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
September 27, 2019
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Duncan, Johnson earn Big Ten honors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2019
Spectators watch the show during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. This was GameDays first visit to Ames.

Cy-Hawk game delayed for second time

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2019
Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) tackles Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser (25) during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Reiff, Hankins out against Iowa State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2019
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Breaking down the Big Ten West

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
August 27, 2019
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Breaking down the Big Ten East

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
August 26, 2019
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