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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

Maryland Head Coach, DJ Durkin, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017.

Maryland Board of Regents recommends D.J. Durkin reinstatement

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 30, 2018

Between D.J. Durkin and Urban Meyer, the Big Ten spotlight continues to be on head coaches 10 weeks into the season. Tuesday was a busy day, with press conferences and announcements on Maryland’s investigation...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Iowa/Maryland homecoming football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Iowa’s offense attempts to step up in close

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 30, 2018

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley stood in the Hanson Performance Center answering questions from reporters with his hands in his pockets. Stanley said he hit his hand on a helmet in Iowa’s 30-24 loss...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone returns an interception for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

Iowa secondary proves to be quietly successful

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

Taking a look at the 30-24 score line of the Oct. 27 game suggests that Trace McSorley and the Penn State offense torched the Iowa defense. But that wasn’t the case. Several of Penn State’s scores...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent gets tackled on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent sparks Hawkeye run game

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 29, 2018

Overshadowed by an abysmal air attack, Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent quietly had the best game of his young Hawkeye career from a yardage standpoint in the Hawkeyes’ 30-24 loss at Penn State. Sargent,...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley rolls out of the pocket during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Despite loss to Penn State, Iowa’s defense remains strong

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 28, 2018

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Iowa’s defense wasn’t happy after the 30-24 loss to Penn State on Oct. 27. “We got to put our foot down,” defensive lineman Parker Hesse said about Iowa’s 12-0 start,...

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 28, 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 28, 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...