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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Manny Rugamba runs toward the sideline during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Manny Rugamba

November 3, 2017

Daily Iowan Sports Editor Adam Hensley caught up with defensive back Manny Rugamba, a sophomore from Naperville, Illinois.  Daily Iowan: Who would you say is the most difficult receiver on the team to...

Iowa offense prepares for the snap during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Without Boettger, Myers, Iowa’s O-Line is lacking experienced depth

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 3, 2017

After winning the Joe Moore Award at the end of the 2016 season, there was excitement around Iowa’s offensive line. Cole Croston was the only person who had started any games up front not coming back...

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) throws a pass between Penn State defensive tackle Parker Cothren (41) and linebacker Jason Cabinda (40) during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The host Buckeyes won, 39-38. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

By the numbers: Ohio State

November 3, 2017

After beating Penn State, 39-38, on Oct. 28, Ohio State is going to be on a high when it rolls into Kinnick Stadium. The Buckeyes have been one of the best teams in the Big Ten all season, with their...

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) throws a pass while getting a block from offensive lineman Billy Price (54) against Maryland defensive lineman Oluwaseun Oluwatimi (57) in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Stopping Ohio State’s offense will take a collective effort

November 2, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] In theory, the best approach to taking down Ohio State is as follows: Stop Heisman-hopeful quarterback J.T. Barrett. “Great quarterback,” senior linebacker...

Iowa offensive lineman coach Brian Ferentz speaks with media during Iowa's football media day on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Iowa's season opener is against  Miami Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Brian Ferentz apologizes for press-box comments

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 1, 2017

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz issued an apology for his comments made in the press box during the Hawkeyes’ 17-10 win over Minnesota on Oct. 28. “I want to apologize to the...

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) scrambles under pressure during the third quarter against Oklahoma at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Joshua A. Bickel/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Buckeyes’ big play continues

November 1, 2017

Barrett is getting Heisman recognition, Barkley had a less than stellar game, and Northwestern is finally living up to expectations. By Pete Ruden [email protected] Ohio State is for real. Despite...

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New opponent, new uniforms

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 1, 2017

In 2015, the Hawkeyes donned black uniforms — black jerseys, black pants, black helmets — with yellow numbers in a game against Minnesota. Fast forward two seasons, and Iowa’s playing in another...

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.

Iowa football wins in more than one way

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 31, 2017

It finally happened. Iowa beat a Big Ten team with a record above .500 for the first time this season when it took down Minnesota, 17-10, on Oct. 28. The Hawkeyes stepped up big, especially in the...

Iowa linebackers Bo Bower, Josey Jewell, and Ben Niemann lift the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s win over Minnesota: a momentum booster… or no?

October 31, 2017

Yes Any team breaking a three-game losing streak is going to come with a lot of positives. On the one hand, Iowa won a game, so that’s good. But more importantly, the momentum from beating Minnesota...

Minnesota coaches watch while players tackle Iowa running back James Butler to force a fumble during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa’s offense difficult to watch yet again

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 30, 2017

A certain member of the Iowa coaching staff really embodied how many are probably feeling about the Iowa offense during an interesting — to say the least — tangent that happened in the press box during...

Iowa players celebrate with Parker Hesse during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defense sets the tone against Minnesota 

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 30, 2017

After dropping its third game of the season at Northwestern, the Hawkeye football team needed a pick-me-up. Though the offense was inconsistent, as it’s been all year, the defense stepped up as Iowa...

Iowa's Miles Taylor and Chauncey Golston carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ends three-game skid with win over Minnesota

October 28, 2017

The Hawkeye football team improved to 5-3 on the season with an Oct. 28 win over Minnesota, 17-10, in Kinnick. Iowa will keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the third-straight year. By Sean Bock [email protected] Things...