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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 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 โ€“ 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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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 โ€”...

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.

Iowaโ€™s tight ends have turned into the strongest offensive force

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor โ€ข October 17, 2018

Thereโ€™s only one thing better than having one breakout tight end. Thatโ€™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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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...

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 โ€˜bestโ€™ practice of 2018

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor โ€ข 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 isnโ€™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 โ€ข October 16, 2018

The theme for Iowa football in the past couple of weeks has been focused around next man up โ€” an effort to diminish the effect of injuries on the roster โ€” 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 โ€ข 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.

Stanleyโ€™s 6-touchdown performance garners awards

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor โ€ข 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 Stanleyโ€™s name came up in weekly recognition once again. Stanley...