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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

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018.

Nebraska football celebrates its ‘best’ practice of 2018

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 16, 2018

The inaugural season of the Scott Frost era is halfway over, and, with the Huskers sitting at 0-6, postseason hopes are slipping away faster than Bo Pelini being run out of town. However, morale isn’t...

Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Injured Hawkeyes headline Week 8 of college football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2018

The theme for Iowa football in the past couple of weeks has been focused around next man up — an effort to diminish the effect of injuries on the roster — and now with starters returning, there is...

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

By the numbers: Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley playing at a record pace

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 15, 2018

During the 2016 season, the Hawkeyes scored 14 points or fewer on six different occasions. Five of those games were in conference play, and the final abysmal-offensive outing came in a 30-3 Outback loss...

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.

Stanley’s 6-touchdown performance garners awards

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 15, 2018

Just one day after becoming the first Iowa player in school history to win the Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week, Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley’s name came up in weekly recognition once again. Stanley...

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.

Report Card: How did the Hawkeyes do against the Hoosiers?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 14, 2018

Offense: A Well, 46 points is good. Six passing touchdown is also good. Throw in 497 yards of total offense, 159 rushing yards, two runners with at least 59 yards, and you’ve got a rock-solid offensive...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 42-16.

Hensley: Hawkeye football’s offense in uncharted territory

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 14, 2018

Think back to the last time an Iowa quarterback won Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week recognition. Still thinking? Let’s make the question broader. When was the last time any offensive player...

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.

Hawkeye offense shows improvement halfway through season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 14, 2018

When Iowa football has taken the field in October, one thing has been abundantly clear — its passing offense has found a new level since the early season struggles. The Hawkeyes have put up a combined...

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

Iowa QB Nate Stanley earns Walter Camp Player of the Week honors

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 14, 2018

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley picked up Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation following his 6-touchdown performance in the Hawkeyes’ 42-16 win over Indiana. Stanley...

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.

Balanced Hawkeye offense leads Iowa in dominant win over Indiana

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 13, 2018

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It might be hard to believe, but Iowa actually trailed Indiana at one point in its 42-16 thrashing of the Hoosiers. That is, until Nate Stanley found T.J. Hockenson in the...

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

Hawkeyes riding Stanley’s hot hand

Adam Hensley, Hensley October 13, 2018

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Iowa’s offense has now put up 90 points in its last two games. At the same time, Nate Stanley has thrown for 634 yards and 10 touchdowns. That’s no coincidence. The...

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)

Hawkeyes thump Hoosiers, 42-16

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 13, 2018

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Iowa snagged an early lead after an Indiana field goal and never looked back, winning, 42-16. The Hawkeyes rode the hot hand of quarterback Nate Stanley, who threw for 320 yards...