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

On The Line – Week 2

September 6, 2018

Iowa State vs. Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 3-2): Iowa - Iowa State has never won 10 games in a season. Ever. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 3-2): Iowa- Isn't it ironic that the Cyclones cancelled...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann trips up Ohio State running back Mike Weber during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

College football Week 1: A Big Ten Roast

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (1-0): 77 points, 42 in the first half. Come on. 2) Wisconsin (1-0):  I’m going to say this every week leading up to its appearance at Kinnick. Wisconsin is good. 3)...

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.

By the numbers: Iowa State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

For the 42nd-straight year, Iowa will take on its in-state rival, Iowa State. This will be the 66th time the two teams will meet, and Iowa has the upper hand in the series, 43-22. The Hawkeyes are on a...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrived in Iowa City as a 159-pound wide receiver, his small frame filling out a black Hawkeye jersey with a big white No. 6 plastered on the front. A speedy receiver who fought his...

Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park hands off a ball to running back David Montgomery during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Iowa prepares for Montgomery, Iowa State without film

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 5, 2018

Iowa State playmakers David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler offer enough trouble for opposing defenses trying to stop them. Throw in the fact that Iowa doesn’t have film on the Cyclones this season because...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past.

Where the Big Ten stands after Week 1 of college football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 4, 2018

Penn State and Ohio State might be ranked, but that doesn’t mean that everything always comes easy for them. The Big Ten had a fairly predictable first week. Illinois has one win under its belt,...

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