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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye football coordinators talk progress

Jordan Zuniga, Football Reporter September 26, 2018

With Iowa football enjoying its bye week, the players get a break from the media. Instead, the coordinators get a chance to open up on their thoughts four games into the season. Brian Ferentz and the...

Wisconsin's Garrett Groshek avoids a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

By the numbers: Iowa football and the offense

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Through the first four games of the season, Iowa’s offense has been anything but consistent. Dealing with injuries, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has been challenged with finding playmakers who...

Purdue quarterback David Blough throws the ball during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at Ross–Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Purdue Boilermakers 49-35.

Quarterbacks step up as Big Ten play gains momentum

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins is shining in his first year as the starter in Columbus. The sophomore from Potomac, Maryland, keeps rising on Heisman watch lists across the country, consistently...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette makes a cut during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Here are the answers to 4 questions we had before the Hawkeye football season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 25, 2018

At the beginning of the year, the Daily Iowan football staff asked four questions about the Hawkeye football team. Now, the Hawkeyes are four weeks into the season and currently in their bye week, and...

Iowa Linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Amani Hooker (27)during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann to miss time with leg injury

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann will miss a couple weeks with a leg injury suffered on the last play against Wisconsin, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz said on his weekly teleconference. Barrington Wade...

DITV Football: Sept 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

Watch DITV Sports break down the loss of last Saturday's game.

Iowa's Nate Stanley lines up on offense during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Iowa football’s road to the Big Ten championship is a long one

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 24, 2018

After Iowa lost to Wisconsin in Kinnick, the road to the Big Ten West now runs through Madison. It’s still extremely early in the season, and college football is unpredictable, but the loss to the Badgers...

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)

Former Hawkeye C.J. Beathard takes over for 49ers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 24, 2018

On Sept. 23, San Francisco starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers' coaching staff feared the worst, and on Monday, NFL Insider Adam Schefter...

Iowa's Nate Stanley lines up on offense during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Report card: How did Iowa football look against Wisconsin?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

Offense: B Nate Stanley didn’t put up the numbers he did against Ohio State in 2017, but his outing against the Badgers was one of his best games in a Hawkeye uniform. His passes combined with Iowa’s...