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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs in for 54-yard touchdown during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Need a play? Call Akrum.

October 8, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS — Akrum Wadley only saw daylight. Nevermind a whole cluster of Minnesota defenders were converging on the Iowa running back as he took an...

Offensive line switch makes a difference

Offensive line switch makes a difference

October 8, 2016

Cole Croston, Ike Boettger, and Boone Myers swapped places and improved the offensive line.  By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS — Remember that game against Rutgers...

Iowa and Minnesota line up on the line of scrimmage 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/Margaret Kispert)

Pregame Musings: Iowa vs. Minnesota

October 8, 2016

By DI Pregame Staff MINNEAPOLIS — It's cold here. No, seriously, we woke up this morning, and it was frosty and cold and perfect FOOTBAWL weather. I'm sure it's also chilly in Iowa City, but all...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard passes off the ball to running back Akrum Wadley during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Wadley rushed for 33 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Whack a Gopher the order of the day

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 7, 2016

In order for the Hawkeyes to grab a win against Minnesota, there are a whole bunch of things they will have to do. Here are three of the most important. Stop Mitch Leidner Mobile quarterbacks often...

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is tackled by Iowa lineman Josey Jewell 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/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye football at the crossroads

October 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The last time Iowa pulled up to TCF Stadium — the 2014 season — it was not a pretty sight. Minnesota scored 28 points in the second quarter en route to a...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey and Christian Williams dribbles the ball against each other during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeye's first game is Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 against Regis University in Carver at 7 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

New-look hoops for Hawkeyes

October 6, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team officially kicked of its season on Oct. 1 during its first practice of the fall, and the team, as well as head coach Fran McCaffery,...

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin gestures during the second half of an NCAA football game against Howard in College Park, Md. Though first-year coach DJ Durkin is known for his defensive prowess, Maryland is unbeaten because of an attack that has rung up 123 points, second-most in school history after three games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

No ‘Who?’ in Hoosiers

October 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] All 14 Big Ten head football coaches were on call Tuesday morning to field questions from media around the conference. This week, such programs as Indiana and...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Everything’s fine, says Iowa

October 5, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] If there was one thing that was made abundantly clear on Tuesday about Hawkeye football, it is that everything is fine. Even though the team is now 3-2...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's presser — 10/4

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 10/4

October 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Each week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media. Here are the highlights. "All of us are disappointed by last weeks loss." "At...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain 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/Valerie Burke)

Numbers trump the hype

October 4, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Five games into the season, it’s now fair to say the Hawkeyes are not, and probably won’t ever be, the team we had thought they’d be. The overwhelming...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his team during a timeout of the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Believe in miracles? (Nah)

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 3, 2016

There are no Rose Bowls in the crystal ball this season. It’s pretty much a fact. Yes, perhaps the miraculous happens, and the Iowa football team wins the rest of its regular-season games, finishes...

Northwestern safety Kyle Queiro celebrates a defensive stop during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Sour times around football

October 3, 2016

Iowa is trending in the wrong direction, and there aren’t any easy solutions. By Jordan Hansen   [email protected] It looked as if there was a miracle in the works. Minutes after Iowa starting...