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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Quick recap: Iowa 45, Miami (Ohio) 21

Quick recap: Iowa 45, Miami (Ohio) 21

September 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] First game of the season, first win in the books for Iowa. The Hawkeyes dominated the first half and led 28-7 at the break, but they were not able to do...

Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Football: The Daily Iowan’s Saturday exams

September 3, 2016

Daily Iowan football reporters Jordan Hansen and Mario Williams list four things Iowa must do in order to win Saturday. ... Score early and often It's hard to imagine Miami (Ohio) keeping this...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs with the ball 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)

By the Numbers: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

September 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] The last time the Hawkeyes played against Miami (Ohio), Ben Roethlisberger was under center for the RedHawks. The team traveling to Iowa City from Oxford, Ohio,...

Iowa defensive backs Greg Mabin and Desmond King grab for a ball during Iowa’s football media day on Aug. 6. Iowa’s season -opener is against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Mabin, King look to burn offenses

September 2, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] The Iowa secondary had a lot to do with the Hawkeyes’ success last season, especially from the defensive unit in general. By starting two dynamic cornerbacks...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels and offensive guard James Daniels horse around during the Iowa football media day  fields on Aug. 8. The Daniels are brothers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Big brother, best friend

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 2, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. is a big brother to the very core. He’s long been a guiding force to his younger sibling, James — also on the team — and it has helped shape both of them....

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King celebrates a stopped play against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

The dickens of great expectations

September 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Well, it’s finally here. The hits, the runs, the crowds, the tailgating — the world is just better when football is played on Saturdays. The beginning of...

Iowa kicker Marshall Koehn kicks a field goal during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Koehn kicked three field goals against Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hawks have something to kick about

September 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the biggest areas of concern this season was how Iowa would replace punter Dillon Kidd and kicker Marshall Koehn. Both of them were important reasons...

Iowa line backer Bo Bower points to the crowd as the team runs in after the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Bower back to business

September 1, 2016

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] It’s been 14 games since Bo Bower started at linebacker for Iowa, but come Saturday, that streak will finally end. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced...

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)

Things get tight at tight end

August 30, 2016

Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the most important positions by far in the Iowa offense is tight end. Eight tight ends from the school have been drafted into the NFL, and a number of others...

Buckeyes, Michigan go young

Buckeyes, Michigan go young

August 30, 2016

Courtney Baumann [email protected] With only three more days until college football figuratively — and literally — kicks off, the 14 Big Ten head coaches joined for the first teleconference...

The Hawkeyes and Pittsburgh Panthers do the coin toss near midfield inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Hawkeyes eager to be unleashed

August 30, 2016

The Iowa football team will open its 2016 season against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3. Mario Williams [email protected] The Hawkeye football season is nearing with just a few days until the team...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's press conference — 8/30

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s press conference — 8/30

August 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media on Tuesday afternoon. Here are a few quips from his presser. Kirk Ferentz opens...