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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

The Daily Iowan

The Rutgers team runs onto the field during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Week 2 scouting report: Rutgers

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

In the first Big Ten matchup of the season, Iowa takes on Rutgers in what should be a test on more of what Iowa can do internally than combating the opponent. The Scarlet Knights won their Week 1 contest...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia watches a play during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Iowa football takes on conference opener, Rutgers

Pete Mills, Football Reporter September 5, 2019

The second half of Iowa football’s Week 1 matchup against Miami (Ohio) was a snapshot of what the Hawkeyes could be this season. The hard part now remains: replicating the 30-minute performance. Iowa...

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.

Schott set for first start against Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 4, 2019

Kyler Schott and Tristan Wirfs are the epitome of friendship. The Hawkeye offensive linemen live with each other, wrestled each other, and worked with each other over the summer moving boxes at the...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 1

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 1

September 3, 2019

Pete Ruden, Anna Kayser, Robert Read, and Pete Mills discuss every aspect of the Iowa football season, from games to media availability, from injury updates to player storylines. On the first episode,...

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Taylor, Fields among Big Ten standouts in Week 1

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2019

After waiting for what seemed to be an eternity for college football to return, it finally did, and Week 1 was the sigh of relief that football fans needed. The Big Ten started the new season with seven...

Outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio jumps to block a spike during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 0-3.

Buzzerio looks to NCAA tournament as season’s focus

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter September 3, 2019

Leadership is key for any team, and for Iowa volleyball that is no different. Iowa volleyball’s outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio is entering her senior year and will take on a major leadership role...

 Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks to the stands during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Iowa football looks to early Big Ten matchup in Week 2

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 3, 2019

Iowa football kicks off its Big Ten schedule this week against Rutgers in a rare, Week 2 conference matchup without some major playmakers due to opening game injuries. Hawkeye athletes and head coach...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa prepares for a play during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Epenesa garners attention off the edge

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2019

A.J. Epenesa is the type of player who makes opposing quarterbacks and offensive coordinators stay up at night. He lingers in their thoughts, making them wonder how they will put up with his speed and...

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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.

Ruden: Stanley’s new weapons take Hawkeye offense to new level

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 2, 2019

Iowa’s 38-14 season-opening win over Miami (Ohio) on Aug. 31 wasn’t the cleanest game the Hawkeyes will play all year.  The RedHawks posted a couple explosive plays to move the ball down the...

Tight end Nate Wieting stands during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Miami (Ohio)

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 2, 2019

Offense: B+ If this was based solely on the second half, the grade would be more in the A-range. Luckily for Iowa, it responded incredibly well to Alaric Jackson’s injury both on the ground and in the...

Iowa offensive linemen Alaric Jackson embraces Purdue safety Navon Mosley during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Jackson expected to return during season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 1, 2019

When Hawkeye offensive tackle Alaric Jackson went down with an apparent knee injury against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, a problem arose as Iowa lost one of its best players on the offensive side of the ball. Luckily...

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.

Iowa offensive line stays strong in wake of Jackson injury

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 1, 2019

One of the worst things that could have happened to Iowa’s offensive line all season happened in the first quarter of the first game. With 4:58 remaining in the first of Iowa’s 38-14 season-opening...