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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 forward Ciara Smith runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Field Hockey game against Ohio University on Sep. 10, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Ohio 8-0. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Smith adds depth to Iowa field hockey’s roster

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 5, 2021

Iowa field hockey’s offense has scored 47 goals in just 12 games this season, putting the ball in the net nearly four times per contest. Senior forward Ciara Smith has boosted Iowa’s offensive...

Oct 3, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) catches the ball as Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) defends during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 4

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Not much went right for the National Football League’s Houston Texans on Sunday, as they suffered a 40-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills. One of the few positives the Texans could take away from Sunday’s...

Indiana head coach Tom Allen interacts with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten notebook: Badgers’ Mertz questionable, Gophers’ Potts hospitalized

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is questionable heading into the Badgers’ matchup against Illinois Saturday.  The sophomore QB suffered a chest injury after he was sacked in the third quarter...

Coach Andrew Carter speaks with reporters at the end of Iowa rowing competition on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Iowa head rowing coach Andrew Carter resigns

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Tuesday that head rowing coach Andrew Carter has resigned, effective immediately.  Carter was named head coach of Iowa rowing in July 2013, and spent eight years at the...

Iowa midfielder Rielee Fetty dribbles the ball during the Iowa Soccer game against Purdue-Fort Wayne on Sep. 2, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue-Fort Wayne 5-0.

Fetty leads Iowa soccer with aggressive mindset

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 4, 2021

For Rielee Fetty, being aggressive is just part of playing soccer. When an opposing player has the ball, she rushes toward them relentlessly and without regard for the distance that separates her...

Iowa forward/midfielder Kenzie Roling runs to gain possession of the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Michigan State

Casey Stone, Photojournalist October 3, 2021

Iowa’s Alexa Noel goes low to return a ball during a womens tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa tennis’ Mannix, Noel ready for ITA All-American Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis will participate in its second tournament of the 2021-22 season this week. Sophomore Alex Noel and senior Samantha Mannix will be the Hawkeyes’ two representatives at the Intercollegiate...

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf heads to Notre Dame Fighting Irish Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

Iowa men’s golf is back in action this week, as the Hawkeyes travel to South Bend, Indiana, to compete at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Classic. Of the 14-team field, the Hawkeyes will join Michigan...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary kicks the ball during the Iowa Soccer game against Purdue-Fort Wayne on Sep. 2, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue-Fort Wayne 5-0.

Iowa soccer falls to Michigan State, 2-1

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

Iowa soccer surrendered two second-half goals Sunday afternoon to fall, 2-1, against Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex. In the 80th minute, Spartan forward Jordyn Wickes intercepted a ball...

Iowa forward/midfielder Maddy Murphy runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Field Hockey game against Ohio University on Sep. 10, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Ohio 8-0.

No. 1 Iowa field hockey remains undefeated after east coast road trip

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

No. 1 Iowa field hockey stepped up on the east coast this weekend, taking home two ranked victories to move to 12-0 on the season. The top-ranked Hawkeyes got a pair of 2-1 victories against No.6...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Grading the Iowa football team’s 51-14 win over Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 3, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 51-14 win over Maryland. Offense — A Have a day, Spencer Petras....

The Iowa football team enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Opinion | Iowa-Penn State week is finally here, and at a perfect time for the Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 3, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kirk Ferentz had already fielded every question at his postgame press conference after Iowa trounced Maryland 51-14 on Friday, but he had an anecdote to finish before leaving...

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