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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

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith celebrates making Iowa’s first touchdown of the game during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

On the Line: Week 2

September 6, 2019

No. 20 Iowa vs. Rutgers Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (3-2): Iowa - Iowa >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> New Jersey Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (4-1): Iowa...

Iowa running back Toren Young celebrates after scoring 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.

One-on-one with Iowa running back Toren Young

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 5, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you could have one animal as a pet, what would it be? Toren Young: Wild animals, I’m afraid of wild animals, so I wouldn’t want anything crazy like a tiger or a lion — nothing...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Nothing easy, everything earned: Daviyon Nixon’s path to Iowa football

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 5, 2019

Daviyon Nixon has always smiled a lot, especially while playing football. But those smiles became strained following his senior year in high school. After the Kenosha, Wisconsin, native committed to...

Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

College football Week 2: More football, please

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2019

Big Ten Schedule Saturday, September 7 Cincinnati vs. No. 5 Ohio State  11 a.m. | ABC Justin Fields looked impressive in his Buckeyes debut. Let’s see how he does against an opponent other...

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...