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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a field goal in the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: special teams

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 10, 2017

Ah yes, the punting and the kicking. As simple as it may seem, Iowa’s special teams often become the difference maker in games — look no further than Iowa’s 17-10 loss to Michigan State in East...

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)

A Homecoming of many sorts

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 8, 2017

Iowa’s alumni weren’t the only ones welcomed home over this past weekend. The Hawkeye football team once again embraced others: the offensive attack and junior defensive back Brandon Snyder. After...

Iowa picks up first Big Ten win before crucial bye week

Iowa picks up first Big Ten win before crucial bye week

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 8, 2017

Iowa finally found its offense again in its 45-16 Homecoming win over Illinois on Oct. 7 in Kinnick. While the first half was a lot closer than many would have thought — the Illini went into halftime...

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

Snyder bounces back after ACL injury

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 7, 2017

It’s been fewer than six months since Brandon Snyder tore his ACL in the spring, but for anyone watching him play on Oct. 7, that was not apparent. Snyder had an outstanding return to the gridiron,...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown 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)

Alumni come home to Hawkeye win

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 7, 2017

Heading into halftime at Kinnick on Oct. 7, it looked as though the Iowa/Illinois game would be a lot closer than many expected it to be. Iowa was up by just 4 points (17-13), and it had turned over...

Photo by Nick Roholman, Illustration by Courtney Baumann

Young patient for his Hawkeye fame

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 5, 2017

When one door closes, another door opens. For Iowa running back Toren Young, this statement rings true. The Madison, Wisconsin, native grew up a Badger fan, but during his recruiting period, he realized...

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 6 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 5, 2017

1) Penn State (5-0): It would be so great to see Saquon Barkley in a Packers’ uniform. Too bad he’s going No. 1 and GB is winning Super Bowl LII. 2) Wisconsin (4-0): The only team I can even...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 5, 2017

After a 2-0 start, Illinois looked as if it might be headed in the right direction. But after going 0-2 since, including a 28-6 shellacking against Nebraska, the standard for this Illini team has declined...

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a PAT 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)

One on one with Miguel Recinos

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 5, 2017

Daily Iowan: What fictional place would you like to visit? Miguel Recinos: That’s really tough… You know Ministereth? That looks really cool. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to stand...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs in for a 1-yard touchdown during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa football readies for Illinois in Homecoming game

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 5, 2017

The Iowa football team has always been adamant that every game is a must-win, but Saturday’s seems to be a bit more critical. Now 3-2, the Hawkeyes head into the Homecoming game on a two-game losing...

Iowa running back James Butler breaks a tackle during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Injuries hurt Hawkeye offense, defense

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 4, 2017

While Iowa is in search of its offense, that isn’t the only problem it has. Injuries have dogged the Hawkeyes and have played a big role in the case of the missing offense. James Butler, Ike Boettger,...

Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder attempts to tackle Minnesota running back Rodney Smith during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Hawkeye football needs offensive ignition key

October 3, 2017

Keep it on the ground  The running game was atrocious against Michigan State, but in all fairness, the Spartans have a stingy run defense (96 yards per game, third-best in the Big Ten). Running back...