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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Rece Davis (left) and David Pollack host 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.

Best of College GameDay’s stop in Ames

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2019

AMES — At long last, ESPN’s College GameDay traveled to the state of Iowa to experience the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry. The popular college football pregame show set up in Ames on Saturday to...

Anchors host 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.

College GameDay brings fan bases together in Ames

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

AMES — Each year, the Cy-Hawk game divides the state of Iowa in two. In most cases, a person is either an Iowa fan or Iowa State fan for the day. There’s no in-between. But instead of being cut...

Iowa State players take to the field during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Week 3 scouting report: Iowa State

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 13, 2019

Annual football rivalries are a gift to all. Opposing coaches show strong familiarity with each other’s philosophies, and that makes for entertaining football. Expect nothing different in the Cy-Hawk...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins interferes with a fair catch called by Rutgers' Avery Young during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

On The Line: Week 3

September 13, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. Iowa State Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (6-4): Iowa - “If only Iowa State could stay ranked for one more week” Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (7-3): Iowa - It's a shame that (L)ames is...

Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

College football Week 3: Football’s still here

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 13, 2019

Big Ten Power Rankings 1. Ohio State If I was giving out helmet stickers, the Buckeyes would receive plenty. 2. Penn State Not almost losing to Army moves you up in these power rankings. 3....

Iowa running back Toren Young scores a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Hawkeyes building a running back corps

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

It’s Sept. 1, 2018. It’s the third quarter, second and 4 from Iowa’s 48-yard line, and the Hawkeyes have a narrow 3-0 lead on Northern Illinois. Running back Toren Young is handed the ball, breaks...

Kid Captains Skylar Hardee and Jeg Weets walk out onto the football field in Kinnick Stadium with Hawkeye offensive lineman Landan Paulsen at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Landan Paulsen

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you were playing any other sport right now, what would it be? Landan Paulsen: Rugby. I just think it’s a really dynamic game that I never really got to learn growing up. There’s...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Iowa football seeks in-state bragging rights

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2019

The entire state, it seems, is counting down the seconds until Saturday. Social-media battles among fan bases are relentless. The word “State” is being thrown around Iowa City with a nonprintable word...

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Quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during Iowa’s game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31. Iowa defeated the Redhawks, 38-14.

Iowa’s offensive line hasn’t missed a beat in its rotation

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Iowa’s offensive line has worked on becoming a unit focuses on not missing a beat in the wake of graduations and injuries since January. Alaric Jackson was hurt during Iowa’s season-opener against...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 2

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 2

September 11, 2019

On the second episode of Pregame's official podcast, the Force recaps Iowa's 30-0 win over Rutgers to kick off Big Ten play and gives its predictions for the upcoming Cy-Hawk game. With it being "Hate...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

No. 21 Maryland, Purdue’s Sindelar carry Big Ten into Week 3

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 11, 2019

It’s only Week 3 of the football season, but storylines and drama are already developing in the Big Ten. The conference is posting some of its strongest numbers in the last two decades, and certain...