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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 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.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Iowa State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 15, 2019

Offense: B- Iowa’s offense wasn’t bad against Iowa State, but it wasn’t great. The Hawkeyes gained 201 yards through the air and 112 on the ground. But the offense couldn’t finish drives. It...

Iowa State's offense prepares for a play 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)

Ruden: Iowa State win can be turning point for Iowa

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 15, 2019

Here we are again.  It feels like we’ve been here before, and that’s because we have. Iowa picked up its fifth-consecutive win over Iowa State on Sept. 14, 18-17, leaving a feeling of optimism...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley makes a pass 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.

Stanley shows veteran poise versus Iowa State

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2019

A long weather delay can be demoralizing for any football team, especially a pair of delays that total nearly three hours. It can be easy for a team to lose focus with such long breaks between play. Luckily...

Iowa players hoist the Cy-Hawk trophy 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)

Iowa continues Cy-Hawk success for fifth-straight year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 15, 2019

Iowa might’ve been one fielded punt away from losing to Iowa State on Sept. 14. But that didn’t matter in the end. Instead, the Hawkeyes extended their winning streak over Iowa State to five games...

Rain falls 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.

Iowa battles elements for Cy-Hawk victory

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2019

It wasn’t pretty, the conditions were poor, and the game took six hours — but Iowa and Iowa State just put together an instant classic in the latest football matchup of the Cy-Hawk rivalry as the Hawkeyes...

Iowa players and coaches celebrate recovering a muffed punt 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.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Iowa State

Pete Ruden and Robert Read September 14, 2019

Iowa picked up its third win of the season with an 18-17 victory over Iowa State on Saturday. After a game that essentially ended on a muffed punt, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players gave their...

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.

Special teams propel Hawkeyes past Cyclones

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

After trailing for almost three whole quarters, Iowa needed something special to happen to beat Iowa State for the fifth time in as many years. The Hawkeyes found that something special in their special...

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Iowa beats Iowa State for fifth-consecutive season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

After battling through two rain delays that lasted a total of two hours and 55 minutes, Iowa downed Iowa State with a muffed punt for its fifth-consecutive Cy-Hawk win, 18-17. It didn't always seem...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Week 3 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Iowa State

Pete Ruden and Robert Read September 14, 2019

Fumble keeps Hawkeyes in game With the Cyclones holding a 7-3 lead and driving down the field again, Iowa's defense needed to make a big play. That's exactly what it did. Iowa State quarterback Brock...

Spectators watch the show during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. This was GameDay's first visit to Ames.

Cy-Hawk game delayed for second time

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

The Iowa-Iowa State football game has been delayed for a second time due to lightning. According to Iowa Radio, the teams are looking at a 6:45 p.m. restart. The Cyclones lead the Hawkeyes, 7-3, after...

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) tackles Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser (25) during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Reiff, Hankins out against Iowa State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

Two more injuries will leave Iowa short on the defensive line and in the secondary when it takes on Iowa State at 3 p.m. Hawkeye defensive tackle Brady Reiff and cornerback Matt Hankins have been ruled...