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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

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Iowa's Keegan Render prepares to snap the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

On The Line – Week 6

October 4, 2018

Iowa at Minnesota Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 13-7): Iowa - I bet Minnesota would trade one of its 10,000 lakes for a Super Bowl win. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 13-7): Iowa - Minnesota is just...

Iowa defensive lineman Matt Nelson is seen on the line of scrimmage during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Matt Nelson: Chasing quarterbacks and medical-school dreams

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 4, 2018

Matt Nelson isn’t just a central piece in one of the country’s best defensive lines — he’s a smart and driven biology and human physics major who spent his summers in the classroom and a UI research...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

College Football Week 6: Nebraska falls to bottom of Big Ten

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (5-0): Dwayne Haskins? Yup. Win over Penn State? Yup. Playoff bound? Yup. 2) Penn State (4-1): One play call away from being No. 1 on my coveted power rankings. 3)...

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell and Jake Gervase during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

By the numbers: Minnesota Gophers

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2018

Iowa goes on the road for the first time in the 2018 season to face a Minnesota team that has had more luck than anything. The Gophers opened up their season by sweeping their nonconference slate against...

Iowa cornerback Michael Ojemudia tackles Michigan State wide receiver Felton Davis during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday Sept. 30, 2017. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10.

One-on-one with Hawkeye cornerback Michael Ojemudia

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 4, 2018

DI: Does pineapple belong on pizza? Ojemudia: Yes, I actually always put pineapple on pizza. People hate me for that, but yeah.   DI: What your go-to sports game? Michael Ojemudia: FIFA, definitely...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Marthin carries the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Hawkeye offense hoping to avoid bye week hangover

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 3, 2018

After a week off, the Iowa football team is back to business, preparing for its first road game of the year at Minnesota. Before the week off, Iowa’s offense seemed to have found a bit of a rhythm....

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

Notables from Week 6 in the Big Ten

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2018

After a bye week for five of 14 teams in the Big Ten, the entire conference looks toward the heart of the conference season. All but two Big Ten teams were busy in conference action last week. Iowa,...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs with the ball during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Iowa football embraces bye week, hunts for turnovers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 2, 2018

For the Hawkeye football team, bye week came at a perfect moment. Before getting a week free of a game, Iowa fell at home to Wisconsin in gut-punching fashion, losing, 28-17, in a game that could end...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Three ways Iowa football can improve coming out of bye week

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 1, 2018

Luckily for Iowa football, it had a bye week to rest and recover following a disappointing 28-17 loss to Wisconsin in a game that could go a long way in determining the Big Ten West champion. In addition...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa running back Kyshaun Bryan to transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 1, 2018

Hawkeye running back Kyshaun Bryan is leaving the Iowa football program and will be looking at his options to transfer. "I want to thank the University of Iowa, my teammates, and Coach Ferentz for...