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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's Sam Brincks (90), Ben Niemann (44), and Bo Bower (41) walk off the field during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes not invited to the NFL Combine relish Pro Day opportunity

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 26, 2018
Guzzo’s walk-off lifts Hawkeyes over Duhawks

Guzzo’s walk-off lifts Hawkeyes over Duhawks

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 21, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Spring depth chart brings changes to Iowa football

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 20, 2018
Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli takes down Riders's Chad Walsh during Session 3 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 16, 2018. Marinelli defeated Walsh by decision 7-6, advancing to the semifinals. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling aims toward the top

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 19, 2018
Villanova Wildcats guard Jalen Brunson (1) shoots a three against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Christian Williams (11) in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Brunson ended the game with 3 rebounds, 12 points, and 4 assists. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

PCP: Who will win the NCAA Tournament?

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 19, 2018
The Iowa wrestling team takes third overall for the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 17, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa takes third, Lee takes first at NCAA Championships

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 17, 2018
Iowa's Spencer Lee defeats Rutgers's Nick Suriano in the 125-pound final bout of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, OH. Lee beat Suriano by decision, 5-1. This is Lee's first national title. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Lee wins NCAA title

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 17, 2018
Iowa's Brandon Sorensen, left, takes a shot on Princeton's Matthew Kolodzik in 149-pound bout during Session 5 of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Kolodzik won by decision, 7-3. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sorensen’s All-American career comes to an end

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 17, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen competes against Ohio State's Ke-Shawn Hayes during Session 4 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 16, 2018. Sorensen defeated Hayes by major decision 9-0. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Championships Session 4

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 16, 2018
Lee reaches finals at NCAAs with pin of Tomasello

Lee reaches finals at NCAAs with pin of Tomasello

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 16, 2018
Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli takes a shot on Riders's Chad Walsh during Session 3 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 16, 2018. Marinelli defeated Walsh by decision 7-6, advancing to the semifinals. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen lead Iowa to semifinals at NCAAs

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 16, 2018
Wrestlers warm up before Session 2 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Championships Session 2

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 15, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen beats Navy's Jared Prince during Session 1 of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Sorensen won by decision 11-6. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Championships Session 1

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 15, 2018
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives the ball up court against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon displays toughness during rough season

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 6, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen poses on the podium following his loss to Penn State's Zain Retherford during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 2 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Retherford keeps Sorensen from seeing gold again

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 4, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen wrestles Northwestern's Ryan Deakin during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. Sorensen won by decision, 7-2. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 2

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 3, 2018
Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli battles Michigan's Logan Massa during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. Marinelli lost to Massa in overtime. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Marinelli upset highlights Session 1 at Big Tens

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 3, 2018
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace throws the ball during men's baseball Iowa vs. Cornell at Duane Banks Field on Feb. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated Cornell 15-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball heads to Birmingham

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 2, 2018
Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery reacts on the sidelines during a game against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa exits Big Ten Tournament in heartbreaking fashion

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 2, 2018
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) looks for an open shot against a Northwester defender during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Illinois in Big Ten Tournament, look to Michigan

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 1, 2018
Iowa infielder Lorenzo Elion prepares to field the ball during men's baseball Iowa vs. Cornell at Duane Banks Field on Feb. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated Cornell 15-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Elion leads Hawkeyes to victory in home-opener

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 28, 2018
Iowa's Dom Uhl (25) goes for a rebound during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Uhl keeps leading despite limited playing time

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 27, 2018
Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery reacts on the sidelines during a game against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes host Wildcats in regular-season finale

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 23, 2018
Iowa forward Luka Garza controls the ball during a game against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Minnesota beats Iowa despite Hawkeyes’ strong second half

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 22, 2018
Iowa G Jordan Bohannon dribbles during a basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the visiting Spartans, 96-93. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Iowa’s Jordan Bohannon, the point guard?

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 19, 2018
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom celebrates a run during the Iowa/Ontario baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays, 17-2. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes sweep season-opening series

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 19, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts after the final buzzer against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Indiana tops Iowa in second-half thriller

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 17, 2018
Iowa head coach Rick Heller speaks to the media during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season Feb. 16 against Toledo in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic Series in Kissimmee, Fl. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball opens season in Florida

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 16, 2018
Evan Aaron/The Michigan Daily

Michigan takes care of Iowa in easy fashion

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 15, 2018
Iowa pitcher Brady Schanuel stands on the mound during game 2 of the Black and Gold World Series at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The Gold team defeated the Black team 7-6. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Schanuel set for first season as Hawkeye

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 13, 2018
Iowa forward Jack Nunge shoots over William Jewell guard Keith Hayes during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ohio State smothers Iowa in dominant win

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 10, 2018
Iowa pitcher Nick Allgeyer poses for a portrait during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season Feb. 16 against Toledo in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic Series in Kissimmee, Fl. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball is back and ready to defend Big Ten Tournament title

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 9, 2018
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with members of the media during a spring practice at Valley Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host a night spring game in Iowa City on Friday, April 21. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

National Signing Day, new coach focus of football

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 8, 2018
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells to an Iowa player during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes showcase fight in tough loss to Spartans

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 6, 2018
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks for an open pass around Wisconsin's T.J. Schlundt (20) during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa begins stretch of ranked opponents with Michigan State.

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 6, 2018
Iowa guard Isiah Moss drives the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois on Friday Dec. 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 98 to 75. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tries to pick up a winning streak against Penn State

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
Iowa forward Isaiah Moss (4) goes for a dunk in the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Shooting, defense key in Hawkeyes’ victory over Gophers

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 30, 2018
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

No defense, no win for Iowa hoops

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 27, 2018
Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsin's Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin, 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Garza, Cook slow Happ down, lead Hawkeyes to victory

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 23, 2018
Iowa forward Luka Garza comes up bloodied after fighting for a rebound during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s poor defense prevalent in loss to Purdue

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 22, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook loses control of the ball during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hot shooting leads Boilermakers past Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 20, 2018
(Jeffrey Gomez/The Daily Targum)

Iowa dismantled by Rutgers on the road

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 18, 2018
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss covers Ohio State forward Jae'Sean Tate during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa still searching for first Big Ten win after loss to Maryland

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 7, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook shoots a 3 over Ohio State center Micah Potter during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook brightens Iowa’s dim offense

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 4, 2018
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call by the referee during the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines, 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wolverines trounce Hawkeyes as Big Ten play resumes

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
January 2, 2018
Iowa players celebrate after Iowa's game against Northern Illinois on Friday Dec. 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 98-75. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa continues winning streak by crushing Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 29, 2017
Iowa's Cordell Pemsl (35) and Drake's Kory Kuenstling (32) go for a rebound during the Hy-Vee Classic men's basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs, 90-64. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa downs Drake in Hy-Vee Classic, 90-64

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 16, 2017
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon dribbles the ball against Southern's LaQuentin Collins during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. Iowa went on to defeat Southern 91-60. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes, Bulldogs set to do battle in Des Moines

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 15, 2017
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey eyes an Iowa State player during the Iowa Corn CyHawk Series men's basketball game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-78. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rising up Dailey

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 13, 2017
Iowa's Luka Garza (55) drives the ball for a layup during the game between Iowa and Southern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 10. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Garza, Hawkeyes, bounce back against Southern

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 10, 2017
Iowa forward Tyler Cook is blocked by Iowa State's Soloman Young (33) and Jeff Beverly (55) during the Iowa Corn CyHawk Series men's basketball game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-78. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Question marks remain after Iowa’s loss to Iowa State

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 7, 2017
Sophomore guard Devonte Green takes a shot against Iowa Monday evening in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Green had 12 points and four assists in IU's 77-64 win against Iowa. (Bobby Goddin/Indiana Daily Student)

Iowa falls to 0-2 in conference play after a 77-64 loss to Indiana

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 5, 2017
Iowa guard Brady Ellingson dribbles through the defense during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa opens Big Ten play on the court against Penn State

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
December 1, 2017
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs along the sideline towards the end zone during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Numbers show Iowa’s dominance over Nebraska

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 28, 2017
Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon looks to attack during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa drops two in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 27, 2017
Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon shoots a three over Indiana center Thomas Bryant during a men's basketball game against Indiana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 96-90. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa picks up first tournament win over UAB

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 22, 2017
Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gets upset again in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 21, 2017
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell reacts during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Senior Day loss leaves sour taste in Iowa’s mouth

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 18, 2017
Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One last go-around in Kinnick for Iowa seniors

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 17, 2017
Iowa forward Jack Nunge prepares to pass during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops beats Grambling State in first close game of the season

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 17, 2017
Iowa fullback Drake Kulick gestures during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Drake Kulick

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 17, 2017
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is hit after fumbling the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes’ loss against Wisconsin a historic letdown

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 14, 2017
Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl goes up for a layup during Iowa’s game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornetts 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball shows balanced offense, solid defense in win over Alabama State

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 13, 2017
Iowa’s Isaiah Moss shoots a jump shot in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shoots the lights out in season-opening win

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 10, 2017
Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson making Iowa secondary primary

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 10, 2017
Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 11 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 10, 2017
Iowa tight end TJ Hockenson runs after making a catch during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Tight end connection becomes apparent in win over third-ranked Buckeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
November 4, 2017
Minnesota running back Rodney Smith gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell and Jake Gervase during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Iowa football wins in more than one way

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 30, 2017
Iowa forward Jack Nunge shoots over William Jewell guard Keith Hayes during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen help Iowa take down William Jewell, 105-81

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 27, 2017
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks for an open teammate during the game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes made a strong second half push but came up short to the Terrapins by the final score of 84-76. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Iowa primed to take Carver floor in exhibition game

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 27, 2017
Iowa outside linebacker Kevin Ward (26) tackles Northwestern's Flynn Nagel (2) during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) assists in the tackle. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Amani Hooker

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 26, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Floyd and ground attack go hand in hand

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 24, 2017
Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg (89) sits on the field after making a catch during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s focus shifts to remaining five games after loss

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 22, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley misses a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston Oct. 21, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s offense goes flat in loss to Northwestern

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 21, 2017
Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 8 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 20, 2017
Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws a pass 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. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley grows after first few starts as Hawkeyes QB

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 20, 2017
Iowa forward Luka Garza poses for a portrait during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes open up their season with an exhibition game against William Jewell College on Friday, Oct. 27. at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen come into Iowa men’s basketball season with big opportunity

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 16, 2017
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: Quarterback

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 13, 2017
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs with the ball during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: wide receivers/tight ends

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 11, 2017
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell attempts to block a pass 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. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: linebackers

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 10, 2017
Iowa offensive players celebrate a touchdown run by running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: the offensive line

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 10, 2017
Iowa picks up first Big Ten win before crucial bye week

Iowa picks up first Big Ten win before crucial bye week

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 8, 2017
Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder crosses the goal line after returning an interception for an 89 yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45 to 16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Snyder bounces back after ACL injury

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 7, 2017
Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 5, 2017
Iowa running back James Butler breaks a tackle during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Injuries hurt Hawkeye offense, defense

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 4, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley stiff arms a defender during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday Sept. 30, 2017. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football offers less than stellar numbers against Spartans

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
October 3, 2017
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz calls timeout during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look to take Spartans down

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
September 29, 2017
Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

After loss to Penn State, Iowa football numbers offer some light

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September 26, 2017
Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 4 power rankings

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September 22, 2017
Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley stiff arms North Texas defensive back Nate Brooks during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football takes down Mean Green, awaits Big Ten foe

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September 17, 2017
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks with members of the media during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten is back

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September 5, 2017
Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Wyoming's Avante Cox during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys, 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Defense leads the charge against Wyoming

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September 5, 2017
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley yells coverage to teammates during the Iowa/Wyoming game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wins first game of season, tops Wyoming, 24-3

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September 2, 2017
Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley holds a ball during the annual Kids Day at Kinnick event in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. Stanley was named the starting quarterback for the Wyoming game Monday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley earns starting spot

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August 29, 2017
Iowa's Matt Hoeg bats during a game against Red Top Sports on Thursday July 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes unveiled their team USA uniforms for the game. Iowa will be representing the United States at the National Baseball Conference World Series and the World University Games this summer. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Japan takes down USA for first loss

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August 23, 2017
during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wild West in wideout land

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
August 21, 2017
Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley holds a ball during the annual Kids Day at Kinnick event in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 A.M. on Saturday, Sept. 2 (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley shines at Kids’ Day

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August 12, 2017
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Plenty of challenges for Wolverines

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 26, 2017
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer gestures to Mike Moustakas after scoring on a double hit by Moustakas during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Royals steam into the Central race

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June 26, 2017
Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley hits a grand slam during the game between the Bradley Braves and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball knocks off Spartans

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 7, 2017
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