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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Win had lots to like, a little to dislike

Win had lots to like, a little to dislike

September 26, 2015

By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The official game sheet for the Sept. 26 contest between Iowa and North Texas says the contest officially ended at 5:49 p.m. CDT. In real life, the game...

Explosive plays carry Hawks over the thin Green line

Explosive plays carry Hawks over the thin Green line

September 26, 2015

The Hawkeyes had four long touchdowns that helped set the tone of the game. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Against North Texas on Sept. 26, Iowa made nearly all the big plays in the...

Instant Reaction: Iowa 62, North Texas 16

Instant Reaction: Iowa 62, North Texas 16

September 26, 2015

The Iowa football team beat North Texas 62-16. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] North Texas coach Dan McCarney (ex-Hawk player and assistant coach, born in Iowa City) didn't have a very...

Halftime: Iowa 35, North Texas 13

Halftime: Iowa 35, North Texas 13

September 26, 2015

At halftime in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is leading North Texas, 35-13 By Jordan Hansen [email protected] As it turns out, the Green haven't really been all that Mean (I'm sorry). The Hawkeyes...

The Daily Iowan's Iowa-North Texas predictions

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-North Texas predictions

September 26, 2015

Football reporters Jordan Hansen and Ryan Rodriguez offer their predictions for Iowa’s game with Pittsburgh. ... Jordan Hansen, football reporter What’s Iowa have to do to win this game?...

[Updated] The Daily Iowan's Saturday Exams: Iowa-North Texas

[Updated] The Daily Iowan’s Saturday Exams: Iowa-North Texas

September 26, 2015

Football reporters Jordan Hansen and Ryan Rodriguez list four things Iowa must do in order to beat Pittsburgh. … Get on top early.  North Texas should be an easy gimmie for the Hawks, but we've...

Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Tyler Boyd (23) scores a touchdown against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Turning the corner on defense

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 25, 2015

Quarterbacks be advised: throwing jump balls at Iowa’s cornerbacks is a risk to consider before letting it rip. “Any ball in the air, it’s ours,” junior cornerback Desmond King said. “If...

Familiar foe back in Kinnick

Familiar foe back in Kinnick

September 25, 2015

Both Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and North Texas head coach Dan McCarney once coached under Hayden Fry’s direction. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Ask Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz his...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard tries to break a tackle against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 12, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Quick feet, quicker decisions

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] September 25, 2015

Kicker Marshall Koehn’s 57-yard, game-winning field goal against Pitt will go down as one of the biggest kick’s in Iowa football history. But the drive that set up that kick was just as impressive. With...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a pass during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Beathard threw for 98-yards on the game. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

DI Pregame Roundtable

September 24, 2015

The following is an excerpt from the DI’s Pregame Podcast. A new episode can be found on our Soundcloud page every Wednesday. Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Obviously, Iowa with the big win this past...

Iowa offensive lineman Austin Blythe and teammate block Michigan State defensive lineman Tyler Hoover in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: Iowa-North Texas

September 24, 2015

By the Numbers: Iowa-North Texas Iowa rushing defense: 51 yards per game, North Texas rushing offense: 143.5 yards per game Although the Hawkeyes haven’t exactly faced powerhouses in Illinois State,...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott celebrates his sack in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Not quite getting a rush

September 24, 2015

Iowa defenders played down the idea that Saturday’s matchup with the Mean Green could be a tune up for a lackluster pass rush. By Charlie green [email protected] A major question going...