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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 State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

Hawkeye defense prepares for challenging Iowa State offense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 4, 2018

After Iowa’s big win on Sept. 1 that made Kirk Ferentz the Hawkeye coach with the most victories in school history, the Hawkeyes now focus their attention to their biggest in-state rival, Iowa State. If...

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.

Report card: How did Iowa shape up against Northern Illinois?

September 3, 2018

Offense: C+ Iowa’s offense got on track in the second half, but the first-half performance dragged the grade down. Iowa totaled just 148 yards in the first half, only 2 more yards than Northern Illinois. In...

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

Hensley: Iowa can’t afford a flat start offensively against Iowa State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s win against Northern Illinois was eerily similar to its win against North Texas last season. Against the Mean Green, the Hawkeyes had a beautiful chance to start things off with a bang. Akrum...

Iowa's Chauncey Golston recovers a fumble during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye defense proves its worth in season-opener against Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s second half in the season-opener against Northern Illinois went exactly as the Hawkeyes planned, but the first half was a different story. Still, it was more ideal than Iowa State’s. After...

Comic: Passing the torch from Fry to Ferentz

Comic: Passing the torch from Fry to Ferentz

September 3, 2018

Braedyn Dochterman

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch rushes Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 3-0 at the half.

Hawkeye linebackers learn fast against Northern Illinois

September 1, 2018

The Iowa linebackers didn’t have a lot of time to settle into their first game on Sept. 1. After the Hawkeye offense went three-and-out to open the battle against Northern Illinois, Colten Rastetter’s...

Ferentz reacts to win No. 144

Ferentz reacts to win No. 144

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Just like that, Kirk Ferentz is the coach with the most victories in Hawkeye football history. Iowa’s 33-7 victory over Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 propelled Ferentz over predecessor Hayden Fry,...

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Iowa takes down Northern Illinois for win No. 1 of the season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Toren Young sparked the offense, the Hawkeye defense stuffed Northern Illinois, and Kirk Ferentz earned win No. 144 at Iowa — the school football record — in a 33-7 win on Sept. 1. Ferentz entered...

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden September 1, 2018

Iowa leads Northern Illinois, 3-0, at halftime. Here are the Daily Iowan‘s takeaways from the first two quarters: Noah Fant’s shaky start (and the offense, for that matter) Things could have...

Former Hawkeye coaches speak during Fry Fest on August 31, 2018. (Jordan Zuniga/The Daily Iowan)

Reminiscing with Fry’s legendary ’83 coaching staff

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

The annual Fry Fest took place in Coralville on Aug. 31, leading up to the home-opener on Sept. 1. During the event, the 1983 Iowa coaching staff gathered to reminisce about the old Hawkeyes. Among...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass to wide receiver Nick Easley (84) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hawkeye football ignores headlines heading into Northern Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 30, 2018

While this weekend’s game might seem like just an ordinary nonconference game, there are a lot of major headlines about the game, perhaps the biggest being that Kirk Ferentz will become the Iowa’s...