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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game. Padilla completed 18 passes on 28 attempts.

Week 11 scouting notebook | No. 20 Iowa faces Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The No. 20 Iowa football team will take on Minnesota this Saturday with a new quarterback under center. Iowa and Minnesota are in the middle of a current four-way tie for the Big Ten West Division....

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle up before a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 11

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

Daily Iowan Sports Reporter Chris Werner ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 11 conference contest in the 11th edition of Around the Big Ten this season. Here are the...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson runs the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Daily Iowan: So, is there a story behind the bee earrings you wear? Keagan Johnson: I don’t really have a crazy story about that. I went to the mall with my mom back home. We were shopping...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss slated to resume career-best season against Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

As wide receiver Drew Carswell navigates his way into the north end zone at Kinnick Stadium from four yards out to score a touchdown and give Pittsburgh a 24-3 lead over Iowa, an 11-year-old Riley...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. attempts to catch a ball in the end zone during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Tracy made 6 cathes for a total of 77 yards.

Iowa football team wearing blackout uniforms against Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 11, 2021

The Iowa football team is back in black. The Hawkeye football Twitter account announced on Thursday night that the team will wear all-black uniforms in a blackout game against Minnesota on Saturday....

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Iowa fullback Turner Pallissard before a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Examining the four-way tie atop the Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 10, 2021

The Big Ten West is, well, complicated. Iowa is one of four teams at the top of the Big Ten West with three weeks remaining in the regular season. Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue, and Wisconsin are all...

Iowa offense huddles up before lining up the line of scrimmage during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football team jumps two spots to No. 20 in College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2021

The Iowa football team jumped up two spots to No. 20 in the second College Football Playoff rankings of the season, which were released on Tuesday night. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 17-12, in Evanston...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football notebook | Ferentz explains quarterback situation, Moss likely to play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2021

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is medically cleared to play against Minnesota on Saturday but is not listed on Iowa’s depth chart because of concerns over whether he can be effective, head coach...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football notebook: Nebraska retains head coach Scott Frost for 2022

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2021

Scott Frost will remain Nebraska’s head coach for another year. Nebraska’s first-year athletic director, Trev Alberts, announced Monday that Frost will return to the Husker football program...

San Francisco 49ers George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levis Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 8, 2021

Iowa tight ends dominated the Hawkeye-related storylines again in Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season. George Kittle returned for the 49ers, while Noah Fant missed the Broncos’ contest against the Cowboys...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Alex Padilla listed as Iowa’s starting quarterback ahead of Minnesota game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 8, 2021

The Iowa football team has a new starting quarterback. Alex Padilla, a redshirt sophomore who took over for Spencer Petras late in the first quarter of Iowa's 17-12 win over Northwestern, is listed...

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton cheers after a victory during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Belton intercepted two passes.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 17-12 win over Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 17-12 win over Northwestern. Offense — B- Let’s...

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