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The Daily Iowan

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

Contributed photo of Kid Captain Cooper Estenson and Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson.

Kid Captain Cooper Estenson brings unconditional joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Cooper Estenson found out he would be an Iowa football Kid Captain on April 24. That same date a year later, the 11-year-old will ring the bell at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital,...

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.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean suffers lower leg injury, will miss remainder of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa football team continues to be bitten by the injury bug. One of the biggest playmakers for the Hawkeyes, cornerback and punt returner Cooper DeJean, suffered a lower leg injury in practice...

Iowa players run onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Iowa had 402 total yards compared to Rutgers’ 127. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football Week 12 notebook | Senior Hawkeyes look ahead to last home game but maintain focus on present objective

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa football’s game against Illinois on Saturday will be the last time Hawkeye sixth-year seniors compete at Kinnick Stadium, a home turf they have come to know and love over the years.  For players...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown bounces back with impressive performance versus Rutgers

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 14, 2023

Heading into Iowa football’s Week 10 matchup against Northwestern, wide receiver Kaleb Brown was almost non-existent on offense. Much was said on whether the transfer from Ohio State would significantly...

Nov 12, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 13, 2023

Two of the top tight end performances in Week 10 of the NFL came from Iowa alums T.J. Hockenson and George Kittle, who each made big plays in both of their teams' wins. Kittle caught three balls...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to the sidelines during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras enters NCAA transfer portal

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras entered the transfer portal, first reported by On3 Sports on Monday. Petras suffered a shoulder injury in last season's game against Nebraska and has not played a...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte catches an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schulte intercepted the pass in the 4th quarter, running 39 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa safety Quinn Schulte snags his first interception of the season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

For the first time in 12 quarters of football, Iowa finally registered an interception, as safety Quinn Schulte lept in the air to snag Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt's pass late in the fourth quarter...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown’s first collegiate touchdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

After registering his first catch of the season last week against Northwestern at Wrigley Field, Brown continued his run at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hauling in three passes for 27 yards, as well...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Stevens scored three field goals on four attempts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa Football Week 11 Column: Hawkeyes embrace the true meaning of complementary football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

Throughout this season, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has consistently used the phrase ‘complementary football,’ to describe his team’s effort on Saturdays. Yet this term was highly inaccurate...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa punter Tory Taylor exit the field after a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-10.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Rutgers

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

Passing Offense: A-  Outside of his cringe-worthy interception to close out the first half, Deacon Hill's performance on Saturday was the best of his career, and perhaps the best of any QB donning...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte runs the ball after catching an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schulte intercepted the pass in the 4th quarter, running 39 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa defense posts first shutout of season in 22-0 victory over Rutgers

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

The Rutgers offense hasn’t had any luck playing inside Kinnick Stadium.  When the Scarlet Knights came to Iowa City for the first time in 2019, the Hawkeyes cruised to a 30-0 victory and only...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill hands off the ball to Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Johnson carried the ball 10 times for 54 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football offense ‘breaks the rock,’ compiles 402 yards in 22-0 win over Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2023

The Iowa football weight room and locker room each hold stones that bear the saying “Break the Rock” — a motto the Iowa offense adhered to in its 22-0 win over Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. As...

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