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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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Penn State running back Saquon Barkley attempted to hurdle of Iowa defensive back Brandon Synder during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Nothing works in the Lions’ den

November 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] State College, PA — The Hawkeyes said they were prepared, that nothing Penn State did during its 41-14 win surprised them. But Nittany Lion running back Saquon...

Something not expected

Something not expected

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In hindsight, Penn State showed everything it was going to try and do on its first drive of the game. A long kickoff return set...

Halftime report: Penn State 24, Iowa 7

Halftime report: Penn State 24, Iowa 7

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Ugly. I predicted this game would be ugly before the game, but this is not what I meant. Iowa has been bad in nearly every phase of the game so far and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Pregame musings: Iowa vs. No. 20 Penn State

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — I've never been to Pennsylvania. Never really had much of a reason to go and it wasn't a place my parents took us on any of my...

Iowa's Bo Bower and Josey Jewell celebrate a stopped Rutgers touchdown 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)

Daunting schedule be damned

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There wasn’t any visible panic in the voices of the Iowa football team.  Yes, it was simply Tuesday media availability, and no one usually says anything...

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)

Running is the Hawkeye game

November 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Against Wisconsin, the story of Iowa’s running game was much as it had been throughout the season: up-and-down. The Hawkeyes ended with just 83 yards rushing,...

Iowa defensive end Josey Jewell attempts to block NDSU quarterback Easton Stick's pass to running back Chase Morlock 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 beast of Saquon Barkley looms before Hawks

November 3, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] If there’s one thing that the Iowa football team should be worried about, it should be Penn State’s starting running back Saquon Barkley. Watch any clips,...

Nebraska coach Mike Riley yells from the sideline during the first half of  the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 23-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Big Ten Notebook: Huskers in middle of big test

November 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] A week after traveling to No. 8 Wisconsin and narrowly losing, No. 10 Nebraska has another huge test this weekend. The Cornhuskers roll into Columbus, Ohio,...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown 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)

Iowa Notebook: R&R reboots Hawkeyes

November 1, 2016

The bye week helped to rejunivate a tired Iowa football team. By BLAKE DOWSON   [email protected] After a much-needed bye week, the Iowa football team is now right back in the middle of Big Ten...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 11-1

November 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media. Here are the highlights. Ferentz feels as if the bye week was big. "The Big...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard warms up his throw behind the Iowa bench during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Beathard passed for 239 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Third downs rankle Hawks

October 31, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Perhaps one of the most telling things about a team is its ability to perform when it comes down to the wire — specifically on third downs and in the...

Iowa receiver Riley McCarron catches a pass during the Iowa v. Wisconsin game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The Badgers pulled away in the second half defeating the Hawkeyes 17-9. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes seek some electricity

October 30, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When it seems a football team’s best opportunity to score throughout the course of a game is on punt and kick returns, there is generally a problem that needs...