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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 a 37-yard touch down 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)

The Monday Breakdown — Iowa vs. Rutgers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 26, 2016

In Iowa's 14-7 win over Rutgers, many of the same issues that harassed them against North Dakota State popped up once again. Namely, rushing defense and consistency on offensive drives. These are...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs in for a 37-yard touch down 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)

Wadley wins in ‘homecoming’

September 26, 2016

New Jersey native Akrum Wadley wasn’t recruited by Rutgers, and he said that motivated him. By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] PISCATAWAY, N.J. — It was fitting Akrum Wadley scored the Iowa...

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Rutgers

September 25, 2016

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Rutgers By Courtney Baumann [email protected] It wasn’t pretty, but Iowa came away with a win on its road trip to Piscataway, New Jersey, on Sept. 24....

Nervous, but no disaster

Nervous, but no disaster

September 24, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Four games into the season, there is starting to be a bit of a cause for worry about the Iowa football team. Not "burn it all to the...

Defense shoves Hawkeyes past Rutgers

Defense shoves Hawkeyes past Rutgers

September 24, 2016

By Jordan Hansen| [email protected] PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Someone on Iowa's defense had to make a play. It was starting to get late in the fourth quarter, and Rutgers, a series ago, had picked...

Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game.The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Halftime report: Iowa 7, Rutgers 0

September 24, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | Jordan-Hansen @uiowa.edu PISCATAWAY— It took a long drive before the end of the half, but the Hawkeyes finally got on the board. Iowa put together an incredible 99 yard, 1:30...

NDSU wide receiver Darrius Shepherd attempts to catch a pass as Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann is defending during 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)

The treasure hunt for answers

September 23, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Sept. 17 loss to North Dakota State left most of the Iowa players and coaches searching for answers, and for words, after the game. And while most of...

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)

Hawks eager to joust

September 23, 2016

Iowa is ready to get a sour taste out of its mouth against Rutgers. By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] Iowa and Rutgers will play a football game for the first time ever on Saturday. It’s...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

No pressure, no worries

Mario Williams, [email protected] September 23, 2016

Throughout much of Greg Mabin’s life, overcoming pressure has been easy. Mabin is the youngest sibling of four, with two older sisters and an older brother. For much of his childhood, being...

Iowa wide receiver Matt VanderBerg gets tackled by a Maryland defensive lineman during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: December in Indianapolis for the Hawkeyes?

September 22, 2016

Is the Iowa football team capable of making it back to the Big Ten Championship game? Yes The Iowa football team suffered a tough loss last weekend to North Dakota State. If the Hawkeyes are able to...

NDSU running back Lance Dunn stiff arms Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor during 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)

Struggling against the run

September 22, 2016

Iowa’s rushing defense has not been great so far this season. That has to change By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] After three games, it’s apparent the Hawkeyes are struggling to stop...

Football now a fixer-upper

Football now a fixer-upper

September 20, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] By now, the disappointment, while bitter, has to have faded a bit for Iowa fans. Losing to North Dakota State was not good for the Hawkeyes by any stretch of...