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The Daily Iowan

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 defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 4, 2019

Daily Iowan: What do you do in your free time outside of football? Nixon: I like to play Madden. I like to play Madden a lot. I like to hang out with my teammates and just watch movies and chill out. DI:...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan takes winding road to re-emergence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 4, 2019

Keith Duncan stood in Kinnick Stadium under the lights, the illuminated green turf making a stark contrast against the dark Iowa City sky. Facing a two-point deficit against then-No. 3 Michigan on Nov....

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Week 6 scouting report: Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2019

This is not exactly the Michigan team Iowa had its sights on coming into the season. The Wolverines entered the season ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll, and were thought to be among the favorites in the...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Ojemudia takes after brother in game at the Big House

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 3, 2019

Iowa cornerback Michael Ojemudia is no stranger to the Big House. In fact, he’s quite familiar with Michigan’s famed stadium. Mario Ojemudia, the Hawkeye senior’s older brother, played on Michigan’s...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 5

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 5

October 2, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's complete win over Middle Tennessee and its upcoming matchup against Michigan in its biggest game of the season. Because the Hawkeyes are traveling to the Big House this week,...

Rutgers head coach Chris Ash speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Changes take place across Big Ten

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 1, 2019

The first Big Ten head coach firing of the 2019 season has officially taken place. Chris Ash and offensive coordinator John McNulty are out at Rutgers, elevating tight ends coach Nunzio Campanile to...

Iowa cornerback Julius Brents (20) defends a pass intended for Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autumn-Bell (3) during Iowa’s game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Brents and fellow freshman defensive back Riley Moss both started for the first time against Minnesota and combined for three interceptions as the Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 48-31.

Hawkeyes get healthier heading into Michigan

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 1, 2019

With its biggest game of the season thus far in mind and the challenges of playing in a 100,000-plus capacity stadium not lost on the Hawkeyes, the Iowa football team is both mentally and physically ready...

Iowa fullback Brady Ross (36) scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa’s Ross enters limelight, end zone

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 30, 2019

Fullback Brady Ross’s impact on Iowa football has mostly been a quiet one behind the scenes in his career, but that changed on Sept. 28. The senior plowed past his offensive line to score a 1-yard...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa-Penn State set to kick off at 6:30 p.m.

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 30, 2019

Iowa's matchup with Penn State on Oct. 12 will take place under the Kinnick lights. The top-15 contest between the Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will be televised on ABC,...

Iowa payers celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Grading Iowa’s Week 5 performance against MTSU

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 29, 2019

Offense: A+ The most yards in head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 21-year tenure isn’t going to get you less than an A.  From Nate Stanley to Tyrone Tracy, from Toren Young to Tyler Goodson, Iowa’s offense...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Kayser: Iowa’s offense is enough for Michigan

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 29, 2019

Iowa’s offense put on a performance that Kirk Ferentz hadn’t seen in his tenure as head coach, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Hawkeyes or their fans.  Even before this seemingly...

Iowa defenders converge on MTSU quarterback Asher OHara during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Defensive line crucial in Middle Tennessee win, wants more in Ann Arbor

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 29, 2019

Daviyon Nixon had a wide grin on his face following Iowa football’s 48-3 win over Middle Tennessee on Sept. 28. The first-year defensive lineman recorded the first sack of his career in the game, and...

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