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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

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 9 games

DI Staff October 28, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Wisconsin matchup — as well as four other contests — below. No....

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor October 28, 2021

Madison Williams is a people person. The 9-year-old is involved in Girls Scouts, enjoys singing and dancing, and loves to give hugs. So, when her parents Stephanie and Kevin Williams told her she...

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

The Daily Iowan: We'll start with the fans. Would you rather play in front of a striped crowd, a blackout, or all gold? Kyler Schott: Gotta go with blackout. I think it just sets a different tempo. DI:...

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Above a set of doors and below a picture of Iowa’s iconic pregame swarm, a sentence is spelled out in gold lettering on top of a black background inside the practice field at the Hansen Football...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes coming off bye week, Riley Moss out again

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 26, 2021

A weekend without a game meant that Iowa football players had an unusual amount of free time during the bye week. That time off was spent in a variety of ways. Offensive linemen Kyler Schott, Tyler...

University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Big Ten football notebook | Bielema meets with reporters, Franklin dashes rumors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 26, 2021

Washington’s gloves sent to College Football Hall of Fame The gloves University of Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington wore last Saturday are on their way to the College Football Hall of Fame...

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 7

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 25, 2021

Former Iowa tight ends highlighted the Hawkeyes’ presence in the NFL yet again during Week 7, but ex-Hawkeyes also made plays defensively on Sunday as well. Here are some notable performances...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Iowa football’s special teams consistent throughout first half of season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Iowa football’s special teams unit has been the X-factor for the Hawkeyes this season. Sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Shudak has converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts this season, and...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football team ranked No. 9 in Week 9 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 24, 2021

The Iowa football team is back in the top 10. Coming off their bye week, the Hawkeyes (6-1 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) jumped up two spots to No. 9 in the country in this week's Associated Press poll....

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks off the field after a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook: Evaluating the Hawkeyes during the bye week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 20, 2021

The Iowa football team's strength and conditioning coach Raimond Braithwaite had just gone over the importance of sleep to Hawkeye athletes when offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz stepped up to the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with an official during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Opinion | Even after losing to Purdue, Iowa remains the favorite to win the Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 19, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz began his postgame press conference after the previously undefeated and second-ranked Hawkeyes had just lost to Purdue, and said it had been, “A really disappointing and...

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