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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Members of the media tour north end zone construction at Kinnick Stadium on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Construction is set to be completely finished by the 2019 football season, with outdoor club seating ready for the 2018 season. The Hawkeyes open their season at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick north end-zone construction continues

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 29, 2018

Members of the media were given a tour of the north end zone at Kinnick on Tuesday. The outdoor club level is almost complete. The seats are all in place, but all that was missing was glass surrounding...

Iowa football wide receiver Nick Easley speaks to members of the media during media availability at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois, at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football receivers and running backs build experience heading into Week 1

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 29, 2018

Iowa is in a completely different place offensively heading into its season-opener against Northern Illinois than it was last year. Quarterback Nate Stanley is coming off an impressive near-record-tying...

Northern Illinois football players run out on to the field before a game.

Football by the numbers: Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 28, 2018

Like Iowa, Northern Illinois has not played a game yet in 2018, so here’s a look at some key stats from the Huskies’ 2017 season. Average points per fourth quarter – 5.3 To put it simply, the Huskies...

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch avoids Nebraska wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El after intercepting a deflected pass during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Hawkeye football fills void left by suspensions

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 28, 2018

The official Week 1 depth chart for Iowa football is out, and with uncertainty surrounding positions from losing big names last season and suspensions this season, the start of a game plan to fill the...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to throw during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Four questions for Hawkeye football

DI Staff August 27, 2018

A new football season is almost upon Iowa City, which means the anticipation for the first Kinnick Swarm is in full effect. But there are plenty of questions surrounding the Hawkeyes going into the opening...

DITV: Top quarterback in the country? Absolutely.

August 24, 2018

With just one year under his belt, Nate Stanley is already considered one of the best quarterbacks in the country. He was named to the Maxwell Award watch list, which is given to the college football player...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

Hawkeyes taking advantage of running-back trio

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 23, 2018

If you want a quick preview of what Mekhi Sargent can do on a football field, all you have to do is turn on Netflix, scroll to “Last Chance U,” Season 3, Episode 1, and the film is right there. Spoiler...

Purdue punter Joe Schopper leaps into the arms of a teammate in celebration during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15.

Hensley: The Big Ten’s divisions are lopsided, but that will change

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 23, 2018

The Big Ten is arguably the best conference in college football. Sure, there’s Alabama and the SEC, but aside from the Crimson Tide, each program is completely beatable. From top to bottom, the Big Ten...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia breaks up a pass to Allen Lazard in the end zone during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.

Young Hawkeye cornerbacks ready to prove worth

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 23, 2018

Cornerback has been a strong suit for Hawkeye football in recent years, always having someone locking down one side of the field and making life easier for the rest of the defense. But this year, there...

Iowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin takes the handoff during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football narrowing down starting positions

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 21, 2018

Starting positions are starting to line up for Hawkeye football with the season kicking off in just 10 days. While some starters (such as quarterback) are obviously clear, a few are still up for grabs. Iowa...