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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 Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) is taken to the turf as the ball bounces away during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Iowa football hurt by penalties against Northern Iowa

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2018

With the sun rising over the horizon on Iowa’s home-stretch finale against No. 18 Wisconsin, the Hawkeyes still have a lot of work to do before they takes the field on Saturday evening. The confidence...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls out signals to his offense during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Passing game sharp in Hawkeyes’ nonconference finale

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 15, 2018

Hello, Hawkeye passing game. It’s been awhile. Iowa clicked on all facets during its 38-14 throttling of Northern Iowa in Kinnick on Sept. 15, and in the aerial attack, quarterback Nate Stanley and...

A Northern Iowa player loses his helmet as the Iowa defense swarms in the first half of a football game against the University of Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hawkeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Defense flexes its muscles, offense wakes up against UNI

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8H7RyK04yw Iowa’s offense needed to show up against Northern Iowa. It did. Big time. The Hawkeyes walked off the Kinnick turf Sept. 15 with a 38-14 win under its...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates as he crosses the goal line in the first quarter of a football game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Satruday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hakeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes throttle Panthers, 38-14

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 15, 2018

Hawkeye football is 3-0 to start 2018 after Iowa took down Northern Iowa, 38-14, in dominating fashion on the evening of Sept. 15. Iowa had a stumbling start on its first drive — penalties effectively...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates as he crosses the goal line in the first quarter of a football game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Satruday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hakeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Northern Iowa vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Anna Kayser September 15, 2018

Through two quarters at Kinnick, Iowa leads Northern Iowa, 21-0. Hello, offense. With Wisconsin on the horizon, it’s no secret that Iowa’s offense had to show up against Northern Iowa, and it did. The...

Iowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin sheds a tackle from NIU's Kyle Pugh during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Three Hawkeyes out against Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 15, 2018

Iowa will be without three offensive contributors on Sept. 15 against Northern Iowa. Running back Ivory Kelly-Martin will not play for the second-straight game because of an injury. Offensive lineman...

Iowa running back Torren Young during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye football not overlooking Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 13, 2018

Arguably Iowa’s biggest game is right on the horizon. In just over one week, Big Ten play starts, meaning Wisconsin comes to Kinnick. That game could easily decide which program will win the Big Ten...

Iowa State's Sheldon Croney Jr gets tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

On The Line – Week 3

September 13, 2018

Northern Iowa at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 6-4): Iowa - This game shouldn’t be scheduled in the first place. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 6-4): Iowa -UNI hasn’t been as good ever since...

Iowa's Toren Young attempts to stop Iowa State's D'Andre Payne's tackle during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

College Football Week 2: Nothing to see here except Ohio State vs. TCU

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (2-0): 129 points in two games, ’nuff said. 2) Wisconsin (2-0):  Wisconsin probably deserves to share the top spot with Ohio State. 3) Penn State (2-0): Nittany...

Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

One-on-one with Hawkeye safety Jake Gervase

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Daily Iowan: If you could play any position, what would it be? Jake Gervase: Probably running back, just because I was a quarterback that ran the ball a lot in high school, and it was a lot of fun....

Iowa Tight End Noah Fant runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Noah Fant holds major advantage for Hawkeye football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Too fast for linebackers, too big for defensive backs, Noah Fant is a defensive coordinator’s worst nightmare. For opposing defenses, a lack of sleep comes from trying to stop Fant from running over...

Iowa strong safety Amani Hooker dives into the end zone after intercepting a pass on Ohio State's first play from scrimmage during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24.

Iowa football sees strength in the secondary

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 12, 2018

Through the first two weeks of college football, one thing is clear: Iowa’s defense is good. The defensive line essentially stole the show, with A.J. Epenesa, Parker Hesse, Anthony Nelson, and Matt...