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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse attempts to block Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's pass 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 with Parker Hesse

September 7, 2017

Daily Iowan football editor Courtney Baumann caught up with Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse, a junior from Waukon. Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite home-cooked meal? Parker Hesse: My mom is a very...

Iowa's Josey Jewell answers fields questions during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. Kirk Ferentz and players Sean Welsh, Matt VandeBerg, and Josey Jewell represented the Hawkeyes at the conference. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: power rankings

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 7, 2017

1) Penn State (1-0): Probably a little controversial here, but dang, did the Nittany Lions look good. High-powered offenses make the world go round. 2) Ohio State (1-0): Just way too many weapons....

Iowa players celebrate after winning 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)

Depleted secondary holds strong for Hawkeyes

September 7, 2017

By Carter Melrose [email protected] A good quarterback licks his chops for two main things: a stack of freshly smoked baby-back ribs and freshman cornerbacks without any college-level experience....

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks with members of the media during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten is back

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 5, 2017

College football is finally back, and the first week did not disappoint anyone outside of Tallahassee and Gainesville. There were close games and upsets on nearly every channel, giving fans an incredible...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley gets tackled during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk trophy game between Iowa and Iowa State in Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 10, 2016. The Hawkeyes handily defeated the Cyclones, 42-3. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Embracing the Iowa-Iowa State culture

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 5, 2017

In the state of Iowa, the Cy-Hawk Series is a big deal. But ask some of the Hawkeyes who lived out of state before joining the program, and you’d hear a different story. “I didn’t know anything...

Hawkeye Updates

September 5, 2017

Jewell earns another award Add another award to linebacker Josey Jewell’s résumé this season. The senior was named the Bednarik Award’s Player of the Week after his 14-tackle, 2.5-tackles-for-a-loss,...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 49ers won, 27-17. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Iowa responds to Cunningham’s comments

September 5, 2017

The University of Iowa football program issued a statement Tuesday in response to comments made by ex-ESPN analyst Ed Cunningham, who criticized how the Hawkeyes handled former quarterback C.J. Beathard’s...

Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Wyoming's Avante Cox 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)

Defense leads the charge against Wyoming

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 5, 2017

In Iowa’s 24-3 win over Wyoming on Sept. 2, the inexperience didn’t really matter, because the experience picked up any slack. While much of the offense and secondary had not started many games,...