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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 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 21, 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 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...