Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Members of the Hawkeye Marching Band come out of the Northwest tunnel during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Barta, Pollard release joint statement regarding game environments

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 18, 2019

After issues regarding the treatment of the Hawkeye Marching Band arose in Ames when Iowa took on Iowa State on Sept. 14, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta and Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard...

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.

By the numbers: Iowa football before bye week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2019

After a Cy-Hawk win for the ages in Week 3, Iowa football enters Week 4 of the college football season on a bye week. The Hawkeyes boast a 3-0 record going into the week off with blowout wins against...

Iowa defensive back Devonte Young celebrates after a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Iowa football’s Young stays the course on special teams

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 16, 2019

Devonte Young could have transferred long before he secured a muffed punt to help Iowa beat Iowa State, 18-17, on Sept. 14. Entering the 2017 season, Young could have been an integral part of an offense...

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs 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.

Barta comments on ‘inappropriate actions’ toward Hawkeye Marching Band

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta released the following statement on Monday regarding conduct towards the Hawkeye Marching Band during the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game on Sept. 14: “University...

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.

Duncan, Johnson earn Big Ten honors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 16, 2019

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan and cornerback D.J. Johnson earned recognition from the Big Ten after stellar performances in the Hawkeyes' 18-17 win over Iowa State. Duncan earned Special Teams Player of...

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...