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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

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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 21, 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 19, 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...

The Monday Breakdown — Iowa vs. North Dakota State

The Monday Breakdown — Iowa vs. North Dakota State

September 19, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Iowa did not play well against North Dakota State. Pretty cut and dry. It was not a good look for the Hawkeyes, who were bad in a number of areas during...

The sky isn’t falling just yet

The sky isn’t falling just yet

September 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] One game at a time. It’s a simple phrase and often repeated by coaches and players in any sport, anywhere. The idea behind it isn’t complex and is basically...

Hawkeyes get taste of their own medicine

Hawkeyes get taste of their own medicine

September 18, 2016

By Blake Dowson    [email protected] It was an uncommon feeling for the Iowa football players as they left Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 17 after a loss to Football Championship Subdivision opponent...

Iowa C.J. Beathard falls backward on a run 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)

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. North Dakota State

September 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] The Hawkeyes falling to North Dakota State was unexpected, to say the least. Here are a couple things we learned from Iowa's struggle with the Bison Iowa...

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)

This loss might just bug Ferentz for a while

September 17, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] “Of all the stats, they held you to 34 net yards for rushing. Could you have imagined even as good as they are that they could do something like that?” Kirk...

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)

A heartbreaker in Kinnick

September 17, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Certain teams know how to win games. North Dakota State, a winner of five-straight Football Championship Subdivision national championships and two-straight...

Quick recap: North Dakota State 23, Iowa 21

Quick recap: North Dakota State 23, Iowa 21

September 17, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] What is there to say?

The Iowa team runs off the field after the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Halftime: Iowa 14, North Dakota State 7

September 17, 2016

By Jordan Hansen Well, it's halftime. The Bison came out tough, as expected, and have given the Hawkeyes a bit of a challenge through the first 30 minutes of the game. North Dakota State's offense has...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard watches from Iowa's bench during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Pregame musings: The Bison have roamed into town

September 17, 2016

By Jordan Hansen and Blake Dowson | [email protected] There are a lot of Bison in Iowa City this weekend. The North Dakota State fans travel well, and a trip to Kinnick Stadium does not seem...

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)

Strength of schedule dogs Iowa

September 16, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Strength of schedule is a murky way to measure success. It’s a lot of numbers, and to be completely honest, pretty confusing. As the College Football...