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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

Hawkeye Updates

September 12, 2017

Nate the Great Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley earned a spot on the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list on Tuesday.  Stanley went 27-of-41 in passing for 333 yards and 5 touchdowns (all career highs) with...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws a pass to James Butler during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Football stuffing stat sheets in winning ways

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 11, 2017

Iowa thoroughly controlled the time of possession against Iowa State on Sept. 9 in Ames. The Hawkeyes held the ball for 37:07 — almost 15 minutes more than the Cyclones (22:53) — using three drives...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws under pressure 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)

Nate Stanley named Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week

September 11, 2017

Following his 333-yard, 5-touchdown performance against Iowa State on Sept. 9, Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley earned Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week and was tabbed a Manning Award “Star of...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs to the sideline after scoring a touchdown 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)

Wadley earns spot on Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

September 11, 2017

Running back Akrum Wadley’s big performance against Iowa State on Sept. 9 earned him a spot on the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll.  According to a release, the Hornung Award is presented annually by...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs into the end zone 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)

Riding the Wadley wave

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 10, 2017

Iowa’s nail-biting victory over Iowa State on Sept. 9 showed the world many things. The Hawkeyes could be resilient and come back against formidable odds, hence the 44-41 overtime victory. Numbers-wise,...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs into the end zone 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)

Baumann: Trice is nice, Kinnick is better

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 10, 2017

I probably deleted and restarted my story five times on Sept. 9 in Jack Trice Stadium. If you were watching the game, that shouldn’t be at all surprising. It looked like Iowa was going to pull...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

True freshman Smith-Marsette makes presence known

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 9, 2017

AMES — It came down to the last play in Jack Trice Stadium, but Iowa proved it was a Hawkeye State in 44-41 overtime win over Iowa State on Sept. 9. Quarterback Nate Stanley threw his fifth touchdown...

Iowa players celebrate with the Cy-Hawk trophy during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes top Cyclones in overtime classic

September 9, 2017

By Carter Melrose | [email protected]   AMES — A classic display of football rivalry filled Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 9 in the 2017 Cy-Hawk game. Back and forth the bitter archrivals...

FILE - Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs up the middle during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 45-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Divided state, splintered loyalties

September 8, 2017

The in-state rivalry is very much alive.  Who will take home the Cy-Hawk trophy this Saturday? By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Saturday will mark the 41st-consecutive meeting between...

Iowa players walk towards Iowa fans with the Cy-Hawk Trophy after the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

By the Numbers: Iowa State

September 7, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Cy-Hawk games are kind of like the in-state Super Bowl. There are few games more exciting to Iowans throughout the year than seeing the cross-state rivals duke it...

Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba deflects a pass during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Secondary nature

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 7, 2017

Desmond King, unanimous consensus All-American and the 2015 Jim Thorpe Award winner? Graduated. Greg Mabin, Iowa’s cornerback with 26 starts? Graduated. Brandon Snyder, starting safety tied for a...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks the field 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 football quotables

September 7, 2017

Ben Niemann, linebacker On dealing with trash talk from the other team: “You have to do your job and be ready to go at the next snap. There’s not a ton of time for that. You know you’re going...