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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

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Marthin carries the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Hawkeye offense hoping to avoid bye week hangover

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 3, 2018

After a week off, the Iowa football team is back to business, preparing for its first road game of the year at Minnesota. Before the week off, Iowa’s offense seemed to have found a bit of a rhythm....

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018.

Notables from Week 6 in the Big Ten

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2018

After a bye week for five of 14 teams in the Big Ten, the entire conference looks toward the heart of the conference season. All but two Big Ten teams were busy in conference action last week. Iowa,...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs with the ball during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Iowa football embraces bye week, hunts for turnovers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 3, 2018

For the Hawkeye football team, bye week came at a perfect moment. Before getting a week free of a game, Iowa fell at home to Wisconsin in gut-punching fashion, losing, 28-17, in a game that could end...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Three ways Iowa football can improve coming out of bye week

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 1, 2018

Luckily for Iowa football, it had a bye week to rest and recover following a disappointing 28-17 loss to Wisconsin in a game that could go a long way in determining the Big Ten West champion. In addition...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa running back Kyshaun Bryan to transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 1, 2018

Hawkeye running back Kyshaun Bryan is leaving the Iowa football program and will be looking at his options to transfer. "I want to thank the University of Iowa, my teammates, and Coach Ferentz for...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye football coordinators talk progress

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter September 27, 2018

With Iowa football enjoying its bye week, the players get a break from the media. Instead, the coordinators get a chance to open up on their thoughts four games into the season. Brian Ferentz and the...

Wisconsin's Garrett Groshek avoids a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

By the numbers: Iowa football and the offense

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Through the first four games of the season, Iowa’s offense has been anything but consistent. Dealing with injuries, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has been challenged with finding playmakers who...

Purdue quarterback David Blough throws the ball during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at Ross–Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Purdue Boilermakers 49-35.

Quarterbacks step up as Big Ten play gains momentum

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins is shining in his first year as the starter in Columbus. The sophomore from Potomac, Maryland, keeps rising on Heisman watch lists across the country, consistently...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette makes a cut during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Here are the answers to 4 questions we had before the Hawkeye football season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 25, 2018

At the beginning of the year, the Daily Iowan football staff asked four questions about the Hawkeye football team. Now, the Hawkeyes are four weeks into the season and currently in their bye week, and...