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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

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Iowa offensive line coach Brian Ferentz reacts during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Brian Ferentz learning on the fly

October 26, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa’s loss to Michigan State stands as a game Hawkeye fans would love to forget. In the 17-10 loss, Iowa’s offense looked lost. The running game was...

Iowa players carry Floyd the big off the field during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Point/counterpoint: Will Iowa win over or under 6.5 games?

October 26, 2017

  More: I'll say it once, and I'll say it again: there is still a lot of football to be played. Though the Hawkeyes sit at a mediocre 4-3, there are a few more opportunities for Iowa to...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell (43) pushes Michigan State's Madre London to the ground 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)

‘Tough-ish’ Jewell back to work

October 25, 2017

After missing his first game since 2014, Josey Jewell should be back on the field for Minnesota. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] After missing the game against Northwestern because...

Penn State coach James Franklin 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)

Bracing for big offense in Columbus

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Oct. 28 gives college football fans a game with major College Football Playoff implications. No. 2 Penn State squares off against No. 6 Ohio State in Columbus, showcasing two of the nation’s prolific...

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...