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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 Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 5

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

Daily Iowan sports reporter Chris Werner ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every conference Week 5 matchup in this week’s edition of Around the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes dropped...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins forces Colorado State tight end Trey McBride out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Scouting Notebook: No. 5 Iowa vs. Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 30, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team is in College Park for a Week 5 Friday night clash with Maryland — another undefeated team. Maryland possesses one of the most potent passing games in the nation,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 5 games

DI Staff September 30, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the No. 5 Iowa vs. Maryland game — as well as four other contests —...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz signs a ball for kid captain Braelynn Krisinger during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14. (Jerod Ringwald.The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Kid Captain BraeLynn Krisinger ready to cheer on Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

BraeLynn Krisinger, the Iowa football team’s Week 5 Kid Captain and a lifelong Hawkeye football fan, is prepared to cheer on her favorite team as it takes the field in Maryland Friday night. The...

Iowa right side Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball returns to Xtream Arena for two-match homestand

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

Iowa volleyball will face Michigan on Saturday night at Xtream Arena for the first time since 2018. The Hawkeyes played a modified conference-only season in 2020 because of COVID-19, and Iowa didn’t...

The University of Iowa hosts the Hawkeye Invite at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa cross country set for trip to Missouri

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

The University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Columbia, Missouri, on Friday for the Gans Creek Classic. The meet is the Hawkeyes’ third of the 2021 season. The...

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle together before 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)

No. 1 Iowa field hockey ready for road trip to east coast

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 30, 2021

For the first time in the history of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Poll, Iowa is ranked first. The Hawkeyes rose to No. 1 in NFHCA rankings Sept. 28, following two home victories...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds a gap during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Betts, running backs hope to improve rushing game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2021

Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts walked into a challenge in his first season on the Hawkeye football coaching staff. The Hawkeye run game has been inconsistent through Iowa’s first four games...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg moves the ball away from Purdue Defender Julia Ware during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer ready to bounce back at home

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 29, 2021

Iowa soccer discovered the complexity of playing in the Big Ten after losses at Indiana and Purdue last weekend. The Hawkeyes dropped to 7-3-1 overall on the season and 1-2 in the Big Ten after...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf freshman Paula Miranda makes mark in fall tournaments

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021

Iowa women’s golf freshman Paula Miranda came to Iowa City this fall after a successful summer on the course. The freshman from Puebla, Mexico, placed third at the 72nd U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur,...

Iowa midfielder, Olivia Hellweg, and Penn State forward, Ellie Wheeler, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer defender Olivia Hellweg grows from walk-on to starter

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021

Iowa soccer senior defender Olivia Hellweg originally planned on attending the University of Iowa for business — not soccer. Hellweg decided to enroll in the Tippie College of Business after she...

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