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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 running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs with the ball during the Iowa/Northern Iowa football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Iowa football notebook: defensive line, injury update, and preparing for the 3-4

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 18, 2018

Iowa’s defensive line has been the biggest strength of a stellar Hawkeye defense through three weeks. The group ranks second in the Big Ten and third in the country with 12 sacks, setting a tone on...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) breaks away from tacklers during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

By the numbers: Iowa vs. Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 17, 2018

Iowa’s rushing game was on the money against Northern Iowa on Sept. 15 in Kinnick, specifically with tailbacks Toren Young and Mekhi Sargent. The duo posted a combined stat line of 29 carries, 158 yards,...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) squares up for contact during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Report card: How did Iowa football look against Northern Iowa?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 16, 2018

Offense - B+ Iowa looked cohesive offensively for the first time this season. Nate Stanley finally found Nick Easley (10 times, for that matter), and he got Noah Fant going early on in the win. On the...

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs with the ball during the Iowa/UNI football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14.

Hensley: Don’t disregard the UNI game, passing attack looked sharp

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 16, 2018

There are two narratives when it comes to playing Northern Iowa. Scenario One: the Panthers beat the Hawkeyes — “Northern Iowa is much better than people give it credit for.” Scenario Two: The...

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...