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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Anthony Nelson recovers a fumble and scores a touchdown during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye defense dominating in Terrapin shellacking

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 20, 2018

Backed up at his own 10-yard line, Maryland backup quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome took a snap. One of his receivers had gone into motion seconds before and collided with the Terrapin signal caller. The ball...

Iowa WR Brandon Smith hauls in a touchdown pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes hand Terrapins a turtle egg, 23-0

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 20, 2018

The Hawkeyes celebrated Homecoming in style, shutting out the Terrapins, 23-0, on Oct. 20. Iowa’s defense held Maryland to just 115 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Iowa's offense controlled...

Iowa WR Brandon Smith hauls in a touchdown pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Maryland

Adam Hensley and Jordan Zuniga October 20, 2018

Wind grounds Hawkeye passing game. It's a windy day here at Kinnick stadium and it showed in the first quarter of Saturday's football game. The wind was at 30 mph at kick off and that showed in the Hawkeyes...

Indiana linebacker Reakwon Jones runs toward Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 42-16.

College football Week 8: Iowa moves up in the rankings

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 18, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (7-0): Even after letting Minnesota hang around, the Buckeyes are the team to beat. 2) Michigan (6-1):  Maybe Jim Harbaugh finally has the team to get past Urban...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls a play in the huddle during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

On The Line – Week 8

October 18, 2018

Maryland at No. 19 Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 18-12): Iowa - Maryland is on pace to have more punting yards than passing for the fifth-straight season. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 18-12): Iowa...

Maryland running back Ty Johnson (6) returns a kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown past Ohio State kicker Sean Nuernberger (96) at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on October 7, 2017.

By the numbers: Maryland Terrapins

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 18, 2018

Homecoming is upon Iowa City, and while the alumni descend upon their old stomping grounds, the Maryland football team traveled 905 miles to Kinnick. The Terrapins come into the game unranked but hold...

Indiana defensive back Issac James prepares to tackle Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 42-16.

One-on-One with Hawkeye wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 18, 2018

Daily Iowan: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Ihmir Smith Marsette: If I could have any superpower, it would be [the ability to] teleport.   DI: What is your favorite play from...

Maryland running back Ty Johnson (6) returns a kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown past Ohio State kicker Sean Nuernberger (96) at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on October 7, 2017.

Ranked Hawkeyes aim to stop Terrapin ground attack

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 18, 2018

When the Iowa football team swarms out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, it will be doing so for the first time this season as a ranked team. The Hawkeyes have shown noticeable strides —...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

Iowa’s tight ends have turned into the strongest offensive force

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 17, 2018

There’s only one thing better than having one breakout tight end. That’s having two. The trick for Iowa football, however, has been finding ways to use them both effectively. The use of junior Noah...

From left: Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse tries to tackle Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Hawkeye defense not affected by injury bug

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter October 17, 2018

Coming off their successful two-game road trip, most of the stories surrounding the Hawkeyes have been about their stellar offensive play. Those headlines are well deserved; Iowa averaged 45 points a...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Hoosiers 21-10 at the half. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Fant, Hockenson share Tight End of the Week honor

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 17, 2018

For the first time in the history of the John Mackey Tight End of the Week award, two tight ends from the same school have shared the award. Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson earned the honor following their...