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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 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...

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...