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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

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...