Iowa vs. Northwestern - October 26, 2024

Kirk Ferentz gave an updated injury report that no Hawkeye fans wanted to hearIowa's loss to Ohio State still stings, and it recently got worse after Kirk Ferentz's injury update. The Hawkeyes lost multiple players in the week-five game d

Pat McAfee is now an honorary Hawkeye for life after a very generous donationWhat an amzing weekend it was in Iowa City, despite the game on the gridiron not going how we all hoped. Iowa welcomed Ohio State to Kinnick Stadium in week fiv

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As Ryan Field opens, community focuses on connectionAt six years old, Dave Revsine (Weinberg ’91) walked into Dyche Stadium with his dad for the first time. He left the stadium with a button, a pennant and countless memories. “I remember walking in that first day with him and how excited I was,” Revsine said. The Wildcats won the September game 31-25, and...

2 winners and 1 loser from Iowa's disappointing Week Five loss to Ohio StateOhio State easily showed why it is a top-five team in college football in week five, sadly at the expense of the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes struggled in two of

Jeremy Hecklinski proved he's a team-first guy with his latest admission Iowa's 31-14 loss to Ohio State in week five had few bright spots, but one was backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski. Hecklinski was in the mix for the starting

Grading Iowa's signal-callers after a rough offensive performance against Ohio StateAfter four solid weeks to start the season, Iowa returned to reality with a humbling loss vs. Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa's offense was rolling, and its

Gallery: New Ryan Field brings buzz to Northwestern community in its opening game Gallery: New Ryan Field brings buzz to NorthwesternNorthwestern’s new stadium roared to life in its inaugural football game Friday as the Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) defeated Penn State in a statement 34-13 win. The 35,000-seat stadium was raucous throughout the night with students, alumni and fans alike cheering on the ’Cats and keeping the energy high in Evanston past the game’s...

Gallery: Northwestern thrashes Penn State in Ryan Field’s football debut Gallery: Northwestern beats Penn State in Ryan Field stadium openingNorthwestern defeated Penn State 34-13 Friday night in its first game back on Central Street, opening the new Ryan Field with a dominant statement win. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) controlled the contest through the ground game. Redshirt junior running back Caleb Komolafe and graduate student running back Joseph Himon II combined for 350...

‘It’s the nicest college football stadium we’ve ever set foot in’: National media react to Ryan Field’s reopening National media react to Ryan Field’s reopeningNational media descended on Ryan Field for the opening game and festivities Friday, with the eyes of the entire college football world on Northwestern after narrowly losing to defending national champion Indiana. Among the crowd was Scott Dochterman, national college football reporter for The Athletic. Dochterman covered around 10 games at the old Ryan Field...

Northwestern opens Ryan Field with rowdy, redefining victory over Penn State Northwestern opens Ryan Field with victory over Penn StateSitting in one of college sports’ most lavish practice facilities midweek, coach David Braun could not help but envision a future in Evanston that could achieve more than Northwestern ever imagined. Braun has held his press conferences and practices in the state-of-the-art Walter Athletics Center and Ryan Fieldhouse, but until this week, he had no...

Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 34-13 thumping of Penn StateThe ‘Cats put the Big Ten on notice with their 34-13 thumping of Penn State on Friday. @sutro_sports has three takeaways.

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Kirk Ferentz shared some encouraging early news about 3 injured Hawkeye startersComing off a thrilling victory against Michigan, Iowa came crashing back to earth against Ohio State. The Buckeyes outplayed the Hawkeyes on both sides of the b

Swim and Dive: Northwestern kicks off season with wins over Miami (OH)NU’s highly-anticipated season got off to a steady start with men’s and women’s victories. Adam Sutro breaks down the meet.

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Iowa legend Dallas Clark proved that he's still got it after a making a big throwIowa is affectionately known as "Tight End U" for a reason, and it all began with Dallas Clark. Clark is still a legend in Iowa City after his collegiate career

Hawkeye Football: Instant Reaction Iowa Overmatched by Ohio State 31-14The Hawkeyes pass defense bends and breaks as Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin take to the air.

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

CC Joins Kids In Iowa Wave 🥹'Look at her Caitlin' 🎥

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Ohio State Buckeyes Fan DiscussionThe Hawkeyes are back home for another top-25 showdown!

Jay Timmons Unlikely vs. Iowa

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UPDATE: Ohio State starting nickel Jay Timmons is not expected to play for the Buckeyes today, per an ESPN source. He’s expected to dress and may be available in an extremely limited role, but he’s considered unlikely to play.

No. 14 Iowa vs. No. 5 Ohio State: Final odds and predictions for a top-15 clashAfter passing its first real test in week four, the Hawkeyes have an even bigger one in week five. The No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes host the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes a

A classy move by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day happened far away from the gridironSome things are bigger than football, even with an intense gridiron matchup stealing all the headlines. No. 14 Iowa welcomes No. 5 Ohio State to Kinnick Stadium

CC Confident In CFB Picks 🤩Caitlin Clark thinks she ran the table on College GameDay 📸

Win or Lose to Ohio State, Iowa’s Playoff Path is AliveBeating the Buckeyes is a tall task, but Iowa’s season does not depend on it.

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“We hope you can feel the support of Buckeye Nation as you continue your journey, and we look forward to waving to you all on Gameday.” Ryan Day sent this letter to families at Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital 👏

A legendary former head coach gave Iowa some major props that no one saw comingThe intense atmosphere surrounding Iowa City got even bigger when Pat McAfee brought his crew to town. ESPN's "College GameDay" announced that it was returning

Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s grand opening of the New Ryan FieldIn more ways than one, it was a perfect night. The moral of the story: Northwestern football has arrived. @DonovanW6013 gives his instant reactions on the game.

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“This place is electric right now, and I couldn't be more honored to have the opportunity to lead this program through it all.” Hear from HC David Braun following @NUFBFamily's first win at New Ryan Field 👇

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 34, Penn State 13Northwestern opened up its $875 million new home with a 34-13 statement win Friday over Penn State. Ryan Field was rocking from the opening kickoff, and the Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) matched that energy early. NU scored 24 points in the first half, leaving its scoreless first half against No. 6 Indiana last week...

NU Wins at New Ryan Field 🏟️

Wildcats record over 400+ yards on the ground behind Komolafe and Himon II

Komolafe Punches It In 🥊

FEED THE BEAST.

Himon Loves TDs ✌️

Second TD of the game for @JosephHimon 😮‍💨

Himon Turns on The Burners 💨

His name is Joe Himon and he likes to score touchdowns.

Northwestern Debuts New Ryan Field 🏟️Video and photos inside stadium's inaugural game vs. Penn State

Chiles Scores 1st TD at new Ryan Field 🟣

Another game, another Aidan Chiles rushing TD 😤

Clark to Join College GameDayIowa alum will be guest picker ahead of No. 5 OSU-No. 14 Iowa game 📸

1st Points at New Ryan Field 🦵

Kleather connects for the first points at @NewRyanField!

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Kirk Ferentz's revelation about his remarkable journey will bring a tear to your eyeKirk Ferentz has been more emotional as his Iowa coaching career has progressed, but his latest tear-jerking statement proves this is exactly where he was meant

Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Forecast for Ohio State vs. IowaIt’s shaping up to be a beautiful day for an upset in Iowa City!

Kirk Ferentz revealed the simple reason why the Iowa program has been so successfulThe vibes are sky-high in Iowa City before a massive game against No. 5 Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are coming off a big win over No. 18 Michiga

NUMB commits to returning NUMB for pregame on-field activitiesThis is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Oct. 2 at 2:14 p.m. A Northwestern spokesperson wrote in a Friday statement to The Daily that the University was committed to returning the Northwestern University Marching Band to the field for future “pregame activities” at Ryan Field. The...

Week Five power rankings: Iowa keeps climbing after a win over MichiganThe Iowa Hawkeyes: So hot right now! The Hawkeyes headed to Ann Arbor for their first game of the Big Ten Conference schedule and passed the first test. Michiga

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Ohio State Buckeyes Game PreviewESPN College Gameday comes to Iowa City to witness the Iowa Hawkeyes play the Ohio State Buckeyes

"College GameDay" is finally back in Iowa City as a well-known host's wish was grantedIowa's week-four win over Michigan is still making waves across the college football world as a prominent program makes a triumphant return to Iowa City. The Ha

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

It's a good news-bad news scenario for Iowa after the initial injury report was releasedIowa had all their weapons back for the thrilling Michigan win, but sadly, it didn't stay that way. The Hawkeyes welcomed back running backs Kamari Moulton, L.J

No. 14 Iowa vs. No. 5 Ohio State: How to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and moreThe Hawkeyes passed their first major test of the year against Michigan in week four, and week five won't be any easier. Iowa is back home at Kinnick Stadium af

Iowa's hard-fought win over Michigan raised the stakes for week five against Ohio StateIowa's winning ways have them moving up in the rankings, but Michigan was only the first big test. Week four against Michigan at the "Big House" in Ann Arbor br

Men’s golf: Kuan Zhou’s final-round 66 fuels Northwestern’s best finish of the seasonNorthwestern recorded its best performance of the season in the Windon Memorial Classic earlier this week. @DonovanW6013 breaks down the tournament.

Three keys for Northwestern football vs. Penn StateNorthwestern will host Penn State coming off a home upset loss to Wisconsin. Kussh Mital gives three keys for the Wildcats as the New Ryan Field era begins.

Around the Big Ten: Where Northwestern opponents stand after Week 4 Around the Big TenConference play is underway in the Big Ten as college football enters its midseason. How did Northwestern’s upcoming opponents fare this past weekend? Here are the latest stories in the Big Ten that could affect the Wildcats: Penn State: Wisconsin loss drops Nittany Lions out of rankings Penn State entered its last matchup ranked No....

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Q&A: Pat Ryan Jr. talks new $875 million Ryan Field opening Pat Ryan Jr. talks Northwestern’s new Ryan FieldWork is still ongoing all around Northwestern’s new privately funded $875 million Ryan Field ahead of its opening Friday against Penn State. Much of the construction is putting the final touches on a job that has sprinted to the finish line after over two years of assembly. Primarily funded by the Pat and Shirley Ryan...

Iowa 99-Yd Kick Return TD😮‍💨

Braeden Jackson goes coast to coast to even the score 🎥

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Ryan Field set to open after multi-year, $875 million development Northwestern’s Ryan Field set to open FridayPat Ryan Jr. (Kellogg ’97, Pritzker ’97) sat just outside the student section of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field, ready to field yet another batch of reporter questions about his family’s $875 million crown jewel. But the grounds crew was painting incorrect outlines on the field, so he briefly rushed away from the interview to fix...

Football: Offensive line prepares for season without Oratokhai Northwestern offensive lineman Ezomo Oratokhai out for seasonRedshirt sophomore Ezomo Oratokhai, one of Northwestern’s two returning starters on the offensive line, will miss the rest of the season after suffering a lower-body injury in the team’s 41-7 win over Colorado on Sept. 19. Oratokhai earned All-Big Ten Honorable mention honors last season. He missed NU’s season opener against South Dakota State with...

Iowa Football Depth Chart: Week 5 vs Ohio StateESPN GameDay is coming to town as No. 14 Iowa faces off against No. 5 OSU. It’s prime time show time for Saturday’s matchup at Kinnick Stadium.

Week 4 CFP Prediction 🔮Latest bracket projection with conference play ramping up 📲

Iowa, Ohio State Each Look for Redemption in GameDay ShowdownIt’s been 20 years since Iowa has lost to Ohio State at home.

DJ Vonnahme alluded to something that has been on the minds of Hawkeye fans since 2009In typical Iowa fashion, they muddied up the game against Michigan, by ultimately found ways to win. Although Iowa entered the game ranked higher, Michigan was

Wound Up & Rewind: Hawkeyes Stun Michigan 20-19For just the third time in the Kirk Ferentz era, Iowa football seals a thrilling 20-19 win over Michigan on a touchdown as time expires.

Captured: Northwestern nearly completes the 4th quarter comeback in thrilling 29-23 loss against Indiana Captured: Northwestern loses to IndianaWelcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. Northwestern took then-No. 5 Indiana the distance Friday evening in its first Big Ten matchup, though...

Football: Northwestern shows it can battle anyone in close loss at Indiana Northwestern shows potential in 29-23 loss at IndianaFor Northwestern coach David Braun, there are no moral victories after a 29-23 loss at then-No. 5 and now No. 6 Indiana on Friday. “We should have won this football game,” Braun said postgame. The Wildcats (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) showed flashes of potential on both sides of the ball in a one-score battle with...

Football: Northwestern overcomes slow start in narrow loss to Indiana Northwestern overcomes slow start in loss against IndianaSenior quarterback Aidan Chiles appeared to dislocate a finger early in the second half against then-No. 5, now No. 6 Indiana. Northwestern needed its signal caller to work magic while trailing the defending national champions, but he had to exit the game for a critical red-zone play. NU ran the ball, and on the sideline,...

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

Former Hawkeye Football alums couldn't get enough of Iowa's big win over MichiganIowa fans are likely still in shock after the Hawkeyes knocked off No. 18 Michigan in Ann Arbor, and they aren't the only ones feeling it. Hank Brown said postg

Hank Brown's full-circle moment could not have come at a better time for the HawkeyesIowa had no business winning its game against Michigan, but the offense did just enough, thanks to a brilliant fourth quarter by Hank Brown. Brown and the Iowa

4 takeaways from Iowa's thrilling road victory over Michigan in the Big Ten openerOn paper, Iowa had no business winning this game, but games aren't won on paper. The Hawkeyes were outgained on offense by 144 yards (285 to 429), had nearly 11

The best call during Iowa's game-winning touchdown came from an unlikely sourceThe Iowa-Michigan week-four matchup had many legendary moments, but one came during the final moments of the game from an unlikely source. Michigan controlled t

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

The football gods simultaneously smiled on Iowa while smacking Michigan with some karmaNow THAT was the signature win that Hawkeye Nation was waiting for! Iowa entered the game against Michigan as the higher-ranked team, but was a 5.5-point under

Iowa Trolls Michigan 🤣Hawkeyes admin takes shots at controversial Hail Mary win 📸

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

🚨 IOWA WALKOFF TD ON MICHIGAN

Hawkeyes' 10-year drought against Wolverines ends in dramatic fashion

Pic of U-M Fans' Reaction 😧Jaws on the floor

Vander Zee Regains the Lead 📈

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The final week-four injury report paints two completely different picturesAs time winds down before Iowa's top-20 clash with Michigan, the program received good news about three injured Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes have been relatively heal

Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan Wolverines Fan DiscussionThe Hawkeyes open Big Ten Conference play at the Big House.

The 'College GameDay' crew is split on Iowa-Michigan with one hilarious twistWe are three weeks removed from Michigan's week-one win over Western Michigan, and some aren't letting Michigan forget it. The Wolverines have been less than co

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Despite a frustrating result, Northwestern’s upset bid at Indiana sets new expectationsOn Friday night, the Wildcats exited Memorial Stadium in heartbreak. Moral victories may not count for much, but last night showed that Northwestern has a higher ceiling than anyone expected.

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No. 17 Iowa vs. No. 18 Michigan: Final odds and predictions for the top-20 clashEarly odds had the Hawkeyes as an underdog in their first Big Ten game of the season, and that hasn't changed much. Iowa has been stellar through the first thre

How to Watch the Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan WolverinesThe Hawkeyes hit the road for the first time in 2026 as then square off with the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

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Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s 29-23 loss against IndianaNorthwestern nearly pulled a Friday-night upset, but a few areas of weakness were enough to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the season.

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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern scares No. 5 Indiana, falls 29-23The Wildcats fell just short against the defending champion Hoosiers, losing 29-23 in one of the hardest-fought Northwestern games in recent years.

Rapid Recap: Indiana, NorthwesternNorthwestern fell 29-23 to No. 5 Indiana on Friday evening during its Big Ten opener on the road. Senior quarterback Aidan Chiles willed the Wildcats (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) back from a 12-point halftime deficit to rally to a game-tying opportunity in the fourth-quarter. But ultimately, the defending national champions’ rushing attack was too much...

IU Wins 20th Straight Game 📈Cignetti is yet to lose in Bloomington since taking the HC job

No. 5 Indiana Survives 😅

Hoover's late rushing TD helps Hoosiers hold off Northwestern 29-23 🎥

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