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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids a defender during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Hensley: The Big Ten West is complete chaos

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 29, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Well, Iowa’s road to Indianapolis just got rockier. Right before Iowa’s kickoff against Penn State, the final whistle blew for the Northwestern-Wisconsin game. The Wildcats...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson trips trying to catch up to an overthrown pass during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa’s report card against Penn State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 29, 2018

Offense C- Iowa did not score a touchdown on offense. That is not ideal. Quarterback Nate Stanley looked nothing like the signal caller who tossed 10 touchdowns over a two-game span just a few weeks...

Iowa's Matt Hankins (8) blocks a pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Matt Hankins, Trey Creamer charged with disorderly conduct

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 28, 2018

Hawkeye cornerbacks Matt Hankins and Trey Creamer were charged early Sunday morning for disorderly conduct, according to the Iowa City police report. Both were released. The charges were made at...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Photos: Iowa at Penn State (10/27/18)

Nick Rohlman, Photo Editor October 27, 2018

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walks off the field after throwing an interception during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

No passing game, no victory for Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two weeks ago, quarterback Nate Stanley threw 6 touchdown passes in Iowa’s 42-16 win over Indiana on the road. Before No. 18  Iowa’s final two possessions of the game against...

Iowa wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) trips as the ball sails over his head and out of bounds during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

McSorley and Company hand Iowa loss No. 2 of 2018

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With time winding down in the fourth quarter, Iowa faced a first-and-goal at the Penn State 3-yard line. Quarterback Nate Stanley dropped back to pass, looking in the direction...

Tight end Noah Fant catches a pass in pregame warmups before the Iowa-Penn State football game on Oct. 27.

Penn State takes down Iowa, 30-24

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 18 Iowa led No. 17 Penn State, 12-0, with 5:22 left in the first quarter. From there, the Nittany Lions outscored the Hawkeyes, 30-12, handing Iowa its second loss of the...

Tight end Noah Fant catches a pass in pregame warmups before the Iowa-Penn State football game on Oct. 27.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Penn State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 27, 2018

Well, that was one weird first half. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - So, to recap, Penn State's first punt of the game (on its opening drive) was blocked by Hawkeye Dominique Dafney, and it resulted in a safety. Then,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball off to running back Ivory Kelley-Martin during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Stanley vs. McSorley, a quarterback edge causes defensive stress

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 26, 2018

For the past eight weeks, Iowa football has earned its spot in the top-25 ranking. Now, it enters one of the most important games of its season with a chance to rise. The No. 18 Hawkeyes will travel to...

Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) fails to catch what would have been a touchdown pass in the second quarter against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Brooke LaValley/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

College football Week 9: Purdue jumps in rankings

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 26, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (7-1): Michigan beat up Michigan State on and off the field. 2) Iowa (6-1):  This is the week the Hawkeyes earn this spot 3) Wisconsin (5-2): The weather at the...

Hawkeye defensive end Parker Hesse's relationship step from football gridiron

Hawkeye defensive end Parker Hesse’s relationship step from football gridiron

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 26, 2018

Standing in a classroom on a Monday in May after finals week, Parker Hesse was instructed to introduce himself using five photos. One of those photos, of course, was of Iowa football. He began the summary...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone smiles on the sideline after recovering an onside kick during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-One with Hawkeye safety Geno Stone

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 26, 2018

Daily Iowan: What is the most recent Netflix Show you watched? Geno Stone: Probably “That ‘70s Show.”   DI: What’s the best joke you’ve ever heard? Stone: I don’t know that one. Nothing...