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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Iowa takes down Northern Illinois for win No. 1 of the season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Toren Young sparked the offense, the Hawkeye defense stuffed Northern Illinois, and Kirk Ferentz earned win No. 144 at Iowa — the school football record — in a 33-7 win on Sept. 1. Ferentz entered...

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden September 1, 2018

Iowa leads Northern Illinois, 3-0, at halftime. Here are the Daily Iowan‘s takeaways from the first two quarters: Noah Fant’s shaky start (and the offense, for that matter) Things could have...

Former Hawkeye coaches speak during Fry Fest on August 31, 2018. (Jordan Zuniga/The Daily Iowan)

Reminiscing with Fry’s legendary ’83 coaching staff

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

The annual Fry Fest took place in Coralville on Aug. 31, leading up to the home-opener on Sept. 1. During the event, the 1983 Iowa coaching staff gathered to reminisce about the old Hawkeyes. Among...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass to wide receiver Nick Easley (84) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hawkeye football ignores headlines heading into Northern Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

While this weekend’s game might seem like just an ordinary nonconference game, there are a lot of major headlines about the game, perhaps the biggest being that Kirk Ferentz will become the Iowa’s...

Iowa Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz sits for a portrait in his office on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Ferentz is one win away from surpassing former head coach Hayden Fry's all time win record.

Closing in on win No. 144: Kirk Ferentz approaches history

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 31, 2018

With a win on Saturday, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz will become the program’s coach with the most victories in Hawkeye history. Ferentz sits at 143 wins, the same number that former coach...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls to tight end T.J. Hockensen during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

On The Line: Week One

August 31, 2018

Northern Illinois @ Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor): Iowa - Kirk is getting 144. Next. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor): Iowa- Kirk deserves as much Ben and Jerry’s as he wants after win No. 144. Anna...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) prepares to make a pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 31-21. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Ferentz’s Hawkeyes find success in NFL

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 31, 2018

There are certain teams in college football that consistently grind out NFL-caliber talent. Alabama had a record-setting 12 players picked in the 2018 NFL Draft, for instance. The Crimson Tide have a mind-boggling...

Iowa fans storm the field during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ranking Kirk Ferentz’s top 10 wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

1) 2005 Capital One Bowl: Iowa 30, LSU 25 The Catch. A 56-yard strike from Drew Tate to Warren Holloway as time expired for Holloway’s first and only career touchdown to beat the defending national...

Iowa offensive linemen Levi Paulsen warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their annual kids day event on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa football names two inexperienced starters to replace suspended players

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2018

The Iowa offensive line could have a tough time holding back the Northern Illinois defense on Saturday without its two prominent tackles. Tristan Wirfs and Alaric Jackson were suspended this summer following...

Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

The DI’s Big Ten rankings: Week 1

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 30, 2018

The Big Ten is a competitive conference from top to bottom. Pregame Editor Adam Hensley and Sports Editor Pete Ruden unveil their power rankings heading into Week 1 of the college-football season. 1.)...

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday Sep. 23, 2017.

Iowa football’s future schedules released

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 29, 2018

The future schedules for Hawkeye football have been released by the Big Ten, with the Black Friday game against Nebraska returning in 2022. The Heroes game will return for the first time since 2019...