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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell (43) celebrates a successful tackle during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jewell receives more honors

October 18, 2017

The Hawkeyes might’ve had a bye this past weekend, but that didn’t stop Josey Jewell from earning more awards. The senior from Decorah was named a midseason first-team All-American by the Associated...

Rutgers head coach Chris Ash speaks with members of the media during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Upsets, explosions, and rematches highlight week 8 football

October 17, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Rutgers did it. Against all odds, the Scarlet Knights toppled Illinois, 35-24, on Oct. 14 All sarcasm aside, it was a big win for head coach Chris Ash and his...

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson crashes into Iowa outside linebacker Josey Jewell 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/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa football returns to action after week of rest

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 17, 2017

After spending last weekend not in front of 70,000-plus screaming fans, Iowa football will return to action on Saturday when the team travels to Northwestern. The bye week gave the Hawkeyes some time...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs the ball during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football by the numbers: the mid-season report

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 16, 2017

The Iowa football team is coming off its bye week, which arrived at the perfect time. The week of rest gave the team time to recuperate from nagging injuries and gave workhorses such as Akrum Wadley...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: Quarterback

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 13, 2017

Grade: B It was the question on everyone’s mind coming into the season. Who would be Iowa’s quarterback and how would he be able to perform with so much change going on in the program? Through...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley falls into the endzone 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)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: running backs

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 13, 2017

(A-) There are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes, and Akrum Wadley breaking a defender’s ankles. Normally, I’d throw in Iowa’s running game into those certainties as well,...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs with the ball during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: wide receivers/tight ends

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 11, 2017

There were plenty of questions about Iowa’s pass catchers coming into the season, but so far, things have worked out for the most part. As the season began, there was only one wide receiver on the roster...

Iowa's Jake Gervase (30), Joshua Jackson (15), and Michael Ojemudia (11) run off the field during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: defensive backs

October 11, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] If Iowa played Illinois each week, each position group would be given an A+. The secondary, while the Illini moved on it, did not break. In fact, the defensive...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell attempts to block a pass 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)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: linebackers

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 10, 2017

I don’t know if you’ve heard yet, but Josey Jewell is really good at football. You know who else is good at football? Bo Bower and Ben Niemann. That core of Iowa’s defense has been instrumental,...

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson celebrates during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: defensive line

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 10, 2017

Flash back to the preseason. Defensive coordinator Phil Parker called his defensive line group the best he’s had during his 19-year Hawkeye tenure. That’s a lot of hype for a relatively young group...

Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder runs an interception back for an 89-yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

After Illinois, a look at Hawkeye football numbers

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 10, 2017

The Iowa football team heads into its bye week coming off a win over Illinois. The victory, although against the struggling Illini, was needed after the Hawkeyes dropped two in a row to Penn State and...

Iowa offensive players celebrate a touchdown run by running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: the offensive line

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 10, 2017

Iowa’s offensive line has had its troubles this season, and a fair amount of that is due to the constant shifting and moving around because of injuries. What are those issues exactly? Ike Boettger...