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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Penn State’s Saquon Barkley carries the ball during Iowa’s game against Penn State in Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23. Barkley set a Penn State school record with 358 all-purpose yards. Penn State defeated Iowa, 21-19, on a last-second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes react to last-second fall to Penn State

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 24, 2017

After rocking Kinnick Stadium for most of the fourth quarter, a hush fell over the 66,205 people in attendance for the Iowa/Penn State game on Sept. 23. Some booed, many more quietly turned and left...

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs past Iowa defenders during the Iowa/Penn Sate Big Ten NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Barkley outshines Wadley & Company

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 23, 2017

Saquon Barkley, considered by many to be a 2017 Heisman candidate, came into Kinnick with 307 rushing yards, 241 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns. When Penn State took the field in Kinnick on the...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Penn State edges Iowa in Big Ten opener

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 23, 2017

When referencing the Sept. 2 night game between Iowa and Penn State, ugly would be a good descriptor. It could be used when talking about the 21-19 score Penn State won by, or the gross mismatch...

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball 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)

Iowa football needs to slow high-powered Penn State offense

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 22, 2017

If you call yourself a football fan, then you know about Saquon Barkley. In Penn State’s first three games this season, the Swiss-army-knife running back has 655 total yards (rushing, receiving,...

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...