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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

Defensive line set to play key role for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 16, 2018

There’s a glaring hole of inexperience when it comes to Iowa’s defense, and it can’t be ignored. Josey Jewell, Bo Bower, and Ben Niemann are gone after finishing first, second, and third on the...

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. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football safe at safety in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 16, 2018

Hawkeye football had nearly a clean canvas to start with last season in the secondary. This season, at safety, all key components returns. Iowa returns Amani Hooker, Jake Gervase, Brandon Snyder, and...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hands a ball off during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Lynch: Strength of schedule (or lack thereof) beneficial for Hawkeyes

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 11, 2018

This season, the Iowa football team has a good chance to get the double-digit wins. As of today, ESPN.com has Iowa being the favorite to win 10 out of 12 games. The Hawkeyes have the third-highest Football...

Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor strides into the end zone during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Wisconsin sets sights on 2018 playoffs

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 10, 2018

When Kinnick Stadium is buzzing and the sounds of a college-football Saturday are abounding on Sept. 22, it is very possible the best team in the Big Ten could be running out of an infamous pink visiting...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks up into the sun during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Dreams of 2015 Hawkeye football in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 10, 2018

Perfection is hard to achieve, but that’s exactly what the 2015 Hawkeye football team did during its regular season, finishing a flawless 12-0. That was the only time in the Kirk Ferentz era that...

Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) and safety Navon Mosley (27) play to cameras during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Eyeing Hawkeye football’s upset-minded opponents

Adam Hensley and Pat Lynch July 10, 2018

Purdue Make all the jokes you want, but Purdue football is on the rise. Last season, the Boilermakers smacked Missouri (given that 2017 was a down year, the Tigers are an SEC team nonetheless) and...

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)

Manny Rugamba leaving Iowa football program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 9, 2018

Manny Rugamba was seen by many as the hero during Iowa’s upset win over No. 3 Michigan in 2016. Now, Hawkeye fans won’t see him in Black and Gold again. On July 9, the junior cornerback announced...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin evades Nebraska defensive back Marquel Dismuke during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Who will be Iowa’s premier running back?

July 1, 2018

Ivory Kelly-Martin With the departure of Akrum Wadley and James Butler, Iowa needs its new running backs to step up and produce at a similar level as last year’s duo. While there won’t be as...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown 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)

Point/Counterpoint: Which alternative football uniforms were the best?

June 27, 2018

Blackout vs. Ohio State, 2017 Maybe it was that Iowa pulled off a huge upset, maybe it was seeing that picture of Josh Jackson leaping with one hand outstretched to pick off an Ohio State pass, or...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer talks on the sideline 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)

Big Ten brings in great football coaches who raise up teams

Anna Kayser, [email protected] June 26, 2018

While the Big Ten certainly isn’t the strongest college football conference in the NCAA, the experience of some of its head coaches moves teams closer to the playoffs. From those who cover the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: In defense of Ferentz and football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 25, 2018

On June 25, a Daily Iowan columnist wrote an opinion piece on how Hawkeye fans need to demand more from the football program, specifically out of head coach Kirk Ferentz. The piece concluded that...

Iowa defensive linebacker Josey Jewell stares down Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: What is the toughest Big Ten matchup for Iowa this football season?

June 24, 2018

Having tough Big Ten teams on its schedule is something Iowa football is used to. The Daily Iowan takes a look at exactly which matchup will be the Hawkeyes' biggest feat. Wisconsin Remember Iowa’s...