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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Floyd and ground attack go hand in hand

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 24, 2017

It’s no secret that Iowa’s running game has been inconsistent this season. In the first three games, the Hawkeye offense averaged a stellar 180 yards on the ground. In the four games since, however,...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley misses a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston Oct. 21, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Looking into the numbers behind football’s loss to Northwestern

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Northwestern held Iowa to fewer than 100 yards on Oct. 21, the third time this season an opponent has limited the Hawkeyes to under the century mark on the ground. Let that sink in for a moment. Iowa...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa offense has been inconsistent

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 22, 2017

If you’re anything like me or most of Twitter, you’re probably wondering what in the world has happened to the Iowa offense. In the 497 yards the Hawkeyes put up in Ames followed by the 435-yard...

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg (89) sits on the field after making a catch during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s focus shifts to remaining five games after loss

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Iowa football is in a weird place right now. Its in-state rival Iowa State, which the Hawkeyes beat 44-41 in overtime earlier this season, is ranked in the top 25. Perennial Big Ten bottom feeder Rutgers...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley misses a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston Oct. 21, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s offense goes flat in loss to Northwestern

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 21, 2017

EVANSTON, Illinois — Ryan Field could have served as Kinnick Stadium on Saturday judging by the number of Hawkeye fans who made the trip to watch Iowa take on Northwestern However, those fans went...

Iowa's Ben Niemann signals for an Iowa turnover during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Oct. 21. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defense misses Jewell, comes up short yet again

October 21, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   EVANSTON, Illinois — Iowa fans received some bad news the morning of Oct. 21 before kickoff: both Josey Jewell and Brandon Snyder would...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass while getting a block by Akrum Wadley during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Nate Stanley

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Daily Iowan: What's your favorite genre of music? Nate Stanley: Country music. DI: Who’s your favorite artist? Stanley: I wouldn’t say I really have a favorite artist — when I listen...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 8 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 20, 2017

“It’s almost that wonderful time of the year when football and basketball are going on at the same time. What a time to be alive.” 1. Penn State (6-0) Remember when Penn State’s future...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws a pass 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. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley grows after first few starts as Hawkeyes QB

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 20, 2017

When it comes down to it, Nate Stanley was about as close as one can get to being the perfect quarterback for the Hawkeye football program. He’s not a person who likes to talk about himself. Instead,...

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson spins away from and Iowa defensive player during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

By the numbers: Northwestern

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Iowa and Northwestern have had a fun history over the past decade or so. Since 2006, the Hawkeyes have gone 5-6 against the Wildcats. In the most recent matchup, Northwestern edged Iowa at the Hawkeyes’...

FILE - Northwestern linebacker Nate Hall tackles Iowa running back LeShun Daniels during the game between Iowa and Northwestern in Iowa City on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Iowa football prepares to take revenge on Northwestern

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 20, 2017

The last time the Iowa football team traveled to Northwestern, the Hawkeyes were a very different team. Few still on Iowa’s roster were starters in that game. Interestingly enough, Akrum Wadley, who...

Iowa offensive linemen James Daniels gestures for the crowd to quiet down during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wadley, Daniels set for another big game against Wildcats

October 18, 2017

For Akrum Wadley and James Daniels, Iowa’s 2015 game against Northwestern brings back good memories. By Pete Ruden [email protected] When Iowa took on Northwestern in Evanston two years ago,...