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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley dives over the Wyoming defense 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)

Iowa’s offensive line meshing well early in the season with backs

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 22, 2017

In the realm of football, there has always been hidden chemistry. That between, or among, players isn’t always seen as much as felt. A quarterback feeling what moment a slot receiver is going to slap...

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)

By the numbers: Penn State

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 22, 2017

Through the first three games, Penn State’s offense has shown itself to be the Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley Show. The Nittany Lions, now 3-0, have had an impressive showing in their nonconference...

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 4 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 22, 2017

“The Big Ten schedule starts now, and it just makes me excited about life.” 1) Penn State (3-0) I once had a friend who said Curtis Samuel was a better running back than Saquon Barkley. Samuel...

Penn State celebrates a touchdown 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)

Behind enemy lines: Penn State

Paddy Cotter, [email protected] September 21, 2017

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Daily Collegian, Penn State’s daily newspaper. It has been edited for The Daily Iowan. Iowa night games against top-ranked teams have similar...

Iowa lineman Boone Myers during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on September 3. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Boone Myers

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 21, 2017

Daily Iowan: What is your favorite musician or band? Boone Myers: I really like country music. Aaron Lewis those types of people. DI: What is your go-to dance move, if you have one? Myers:...

Iowa super fan Marilyn Neely stands in front of the Old Capitol on Sunday. Neely has attended every Hawkeye Big Ten opener for 70 years. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Decades and decades of Hawkdom

September 20, 2017

By James Geerdes [email protected] “Once a Hawkeye, always a Hawkeye.” These are the words of 89-year-old Marilyn Neely, who has attended every Iowa Big Ten opener for the past 70 years...

James Franklin, head coach of Penn State, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten notebook: James Franklin and Nittany Lions ready to roll into Iowa

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 19, 2017

The first week of Big Ten play is finally here, and Iowa is starting off the conference season with a tough foe — Penn State. The Nittany Lions, which have moved up in the rankings to No. 4, are 3-0...

Iowa defensive back Joshua Jackson (15) celebrates after a stop during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Notebook: Penn State’s many weapons

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 19, 2017

The Hawkeyes are within days of playing Penn State, a team that is ranked No. 4 in nation. The last time the Hawkeyes faced a top-5 opponent was 2016, at home versus No. 3 Michigan. It was also a night...

Iowa fan's celebrate after Ivory Kelly-Martin scores a touchdown during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Faceoff against North Texas produces solid numbers for Hawkeyes

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 18, 2017

Iowa’s game against North Texas may have been weird and ugly, but when it comes down to it, the Hawkeyes put up a necessary number — another tally in the win column after putting the Mean Green away,...

Iowa running back James Butler takes a handoff during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz talks injury news for Iowa running backs

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 18, 2017

With the No. 4 team in the country headed to Kinnick for a prime-time Saturday face-off, there’s no doubt in Iowa’s mind whether it needs to be at full strength. But Iowa will be without a key offensive...

Iowa's James Butler carries the ball during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Buy or sell Iowa football’s perfect start

September 18, 2017

Buy Iowa should continue to have success when conference play begins Saturday against Penn State. The last two opponents for Iowa consisted of teams with high-volume passing offenses in which the Hawkeye...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley stiff arms North Texas defensive back Nate Brooks 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)

Hawkeye football takes down Mean Green, awaits Big Ten foe

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 17, 2017

Iowa’s game against North Texas on Sept. 16 was not at all like the one it played in 2015. Two seasons ago, the Hawkeyes crushed the Mean Green, scoring a season-high point total en route to a 62-16...