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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Prepping for Pregame: Episode 4

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 4

September 24, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's matchup against Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The staff also debates the Hawkeyes' most valuable players in all three phases up to this point in the season.

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Big Ten notebook: Michigan slumping, Fitzgerald challenges Twitter users

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 24, 2019

The crux of the Big Ten is season upon us. After a Week 4 that included several conference matchups, coaches and players are gearing up for another weekend. Teams still have every opportunity to...

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Injuries remain prevalent for Hawkeye football

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa football’s first bye week could not have come at a better time, and that has been the theme for the past two weeks.  As usual, the injuries riddling the offensive line and Iowa’s secondary...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Barta speaks on alleged incident regarding Hawkeye Marching Band

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta spoke about the alleged incident regarding the Hawkeye Marching Band from Sept. 14 in Ames on Tuesday, noting it will continue to be examined while stressing his support...

Left: UI President Bruce Harreld speaks to the DI on Sept. 23 in the Adler Journalism Building. Right: ISU President Wendy Wintersteen gives a presentation to the state Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames on June 6.

Iowa State commits to keeping Cy-Hawk series alive after UI president questions its future

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

After University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld questioned the future of the annual Cy-Hawk game in a sit-down interview on Monday with The Daily Iowan and called for improved safety protocols in light...

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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa offense finds success spreading the ball

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2019

  Iowa football comes off of its bye week boasting a 3-0 record and the No. 14 ranking in the nation. The Hawkeyes have outscored their opponents 86-31 through three games with quarterback Nate...

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)

Column: Let’s rethink Cy-Hawk

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 22, 2019

Football fans from the state of Iowa are often at their best when supporting their college team. Take Iowa State fan Carson King, who has raised more than $1 million for the UI Stead Family Children’s...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone sits injured on the field during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bye week, Middle Tennessee come at good time for Hawkeye football

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 19, 2019

Injuries happen in football, but Iowa is banged up quite a bit in its fourth week of the season, especially after the Hawkeyes’ win over Iowa State in Week 3. With no football game this weekend and...

Marching band members escape the rain during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 14, 2019.

Marching Band allegations from Cy-Hawk game emerge

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Hawkeye Marching Band members on Sept. 19 publicly alleged they suffered harassment at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk football game in Ames. University of Iowa student and band member Corey Knopp took to Facebook...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 3

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 3

September 18, 2019

The Force analyzes Iowa's Cy-Hawk victory over Iowa State and discusses the Hawkeye coordinators' takeaways from the first three games. Former Daily Iowan Pregame editor Adam Hensley joins the show,...

Iowa offensive lineman coach Brian Ferentz speaks with media during Iowa's football media day on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Iowa's season opener is against  Miami Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa football coordinators find takeaways from first three games

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 18, 2019

Iowa football coordinators — Brian Ferentz on offense, LeVar Woods on special teams, and Phil Parker on defense — addressed the media on Sept. 18 in a bye-week tradition that comes a little earlier...