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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 State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

By the numbers: Iowa State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

For the 42nd-straight year, Iowa will take on its in-state rival, Iowa State. This will be the 66th time the two teams will meet, and Iowa has the upper hand in the series, 43-22. The Hawkeyes are on a...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrived in Iowa City as a 159-pound wide receiver, his small frame filling out a black Hawkeye jersey with a big white No. 6 plastered on the front. A speedy receiver who fought his...

Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park hands off a ball to running back David Montgomery during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Iowa prepares for Montgomery, Iowa State without film

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Iowa State playmakers David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler offer enough trouble for opposing defenses trying to stop them. Throw in the fact that Iowa doesn’t have film on the Cyclones this season because...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past.

Where the Big Ten stands after Week 1 of college football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2018

Penn State and Ohio State might be ranked, but that doesn’t mean that everything always comes easy for them. The Big Ten had a fairly predictable first week. Illinois has one win under its belt,...

Iowa State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

Hawkeye defense prepares for challenging Iowa State offense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

After Iowa’s big win on Sept. 1 that made Kirk Ferentz the Hawkeye coach with the most victories in school history, the Hawkeyes now focus their attention to their biggest in-state rival, Iowa State. If...

Iowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin sheds a tackle from NIU's Kyle Pugh during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Report card: How did Iowa shape up against Northern Illinois?

September 3, 2018

Offense: C+ Iowa’s offense got on track in the second half, but the first-half performance dragged the grade down. Iowa totaled just 148 yards in the first half, only 2 more yards than Northern Illinois. In...

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

Hensley: Iowa can’t afford a flat start offensively against Iowa State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s win against Northern Illinois was eerily similar to its win against North Texas last season. Against the Mean Green, the Hawkeyes had a beautiful chance to start things off with a bang. Akrum...

Iowa's Chauncey Golston recovers a fumble during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye defense proves its worth in season-opener against Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s second half in the season-opener against Northern Illinois went exactly as the Hawkeyes planned, but the first half was a different story. Still, it was more ideal than Iowa State’s. After...

Comic: Passing the torch from Fry to Ferentz

Comic: Passing the torch from Fry to Ferentz

September 3, 2018

Braedyn Dochterman

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch rushes Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 3-0 at the half.

Hawkeye linebackers learn fast against Northern Illinois

September 1, 2018

The Iowa linebackers didn’t have a lot of time to settle into their first game on Sept. 1. After the Hawkeye offense went three-and-out to open the battle against Northern Illinois, Colten Rastetter’s...

Ferentz reacts to win No. 144

Ferentz reacts to win No. 144

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Just like that, Kirk Ferentz is the coach with the most victories in Hawkeye football history. Iowa’s 33-7 victory over Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 propelled Ferentz over predecessor Hayden Fry,...