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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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 press conference — 9/6

September 6, 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. On contract: "Really...

Hawk receivers progress

Hawk receivers progress

September 6, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] One of the places in which the Iowa football team is young, more than ever before, is at wide receiver. A big question heading into Iowa’s first game, against...

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)

Ferentz signs contract extension

September 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz isn’t leaving the school anytime soon. The longest-tenured coach in the Big Ten signed a six-year extension on his deal,...

Brief: Big Ten honors Nelson

Brief: Big Ten honors Nelson

September 5, 2016

Anthony Nelson put on quite a show in his first college game. The redshirt freshman registered 2.5 sacks against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3 and also forced two fumbles. For his efforts in the pass rush against...

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

September 4, 2016

The Iowa football team defeated Miami (Ohio), 45-21 on Sept. 3 By Blake Dowson [email protected] Freshman Nate Stanley is Iowa’s backup quarterback  This didn’t even seem like a remote...

Recap: Iowa takes care of business

Recap: Iowa takes care of business

September 3, 2016

  By: Mario Williams [email protected] It’s been a long nine-and-a-half month hiatus since the Iowa football team played on its home turf in Kinnick. On the afternoon of Sept....

during the Iowa v. Miami(Ohio) game  at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Nelson, defensive line overpower RedHawks

September 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa defense needed a stop. Mere minutes after Iowa running back Akrum Wadley pranced into the end zone — giving his team a 14-0 lead in the first...

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....