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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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)

Hensley: A win is a win

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 17, 2017

Iowa’s win against North Texas was … interesting. Somewhere in the midst of the 19 penalties and four replay reviews there was a football game. Who would have guessed? The game had a weird flow...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) runs the ball up the middle 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)

Freshman backs come up clutch in wake of injuries

September 16, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Many have said injuries are just a part of the game, but for Iowa on Sept. 16, that was a big reality check. In its 31-14 win over North Texas, two Hawkeye...

Iowa's Matt VandeBerg and Noah Fant celebrate a touchdown 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)

A Mean Green comeback for Hawkeye football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 16, 2017

No one promised it would be pretty. Iowa cranked out a 31-14 victory over North Texas on Sept. 16, but the game was much tighter than the score showed. Offensive miscues, defensive inconsistencies,...

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)

North Texas air-raid offense could create issues for Iowa

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 15, 2017

Coming off an intense 44-41 win against Iowa State, the Hawkeye football team will be back in Kinnick for a 2:30 Saturday kickoff for grudge match with the Mean Green of North Texas. North Texas, being...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King throws North Texas wide receiver Tee Goree down to the ground during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

By the numbers: North Texas

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 15, 2017

Iowa’s final nonconference foe of the season makes a return to Kinnick for the second time in three years. North Texas managed to put up 16 points last time the teams squared off — a 62-16 Hawkeye...

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with North Texas head coach Dan McCarney before the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Behind enemy lines: North Texas

September 15, 2017

We had Brady Keane, the sports editor for the North Texas Daily, write up a little bit about the North Texas football team. Keane, a senior at North Texas, gave us some insight on the new and improved...

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 3 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 15, 2017

1) Penn State (2-0): Last year at this time, I still had Penn State in the middle of the pack of the Big Ten. My oh my, how things change. 2) Michigan (2-0): Michigan is just so, so good. There’s...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley catches a touchdown pass 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)

Easley fulfills Hawkeye football dream

September 15, 2017

Iowa Western transfer Nick Easley is fitting in just fine at Iowa. By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Nick Easley always wanted to be a Hawkeye. With his mother getting a master’s and his father...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs a ball 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)

One on one: Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 15, 2017

  Daily Iowan: If someone hands you the AUX, who’s your go-to? Noah Fant: I’d have to go with Drake. Drake’s my guy. He kind of ranges from different types of music.   DI: If you...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann cools off on the sideline 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)

Plenty of room for improvement for Hawkeye defense

September 14, 2017

The Hawkeye defense looked superb against Wyoming but took a turn for the worse against Iowa State. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Iowa’s game against Iowa State on Sept. 9 ended...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Catching up with Big Ten football

September 12, 2017

By Adam Hensley adam-hensleyuiowa.edu Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor tore up the gridiron on Sept. 9 against Florida Atlantic. The freshman carried the ball 26 times, accumulating 223 yards and 3 touchdowns...

Iowa offensive linemen Ike Boettger speaks with members of the media during a spring practice at Valley Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host a night spring game in Iowa City on Friday, April 21. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Up-and-down weekend leaves bittersweet taste in Iowa’s mouth

September 12, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Last weekend should have been a celebration for Iowa after it beat Iowa State in overtime, 44-41, but it ended up being bittersweet. The Hawkeyes suffered a substantial...