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The Daily Iowan

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

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Iowa defense looks promising

Iowa defense looks promising

September 6, 2015

  Iowa managed to shut down Illinois State’s offense with a balanced defensive effort. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] In 13 games last season, Iowa totaled 27 sacks. Nearly half...

Five Things We Learned: Hawks-Redbirds

Five Things We Learned: Hawks-Redbirds

September 6, 2015

  The Iowa football team earned its first victory of the season on Sept. 5, downing Illinois State, 31-14, in Kinnick Stadium. With that in mind, here are five things we learned from watching...

FEATURE: Canzeri, Daniels both shine

FEATURE: Canzeri, Daniels both shine

September 5, 2015

  LeShun Daniels runs for 123 yards, and Jordan Canzeri was Iowa’s yardage receiving leader By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Since Iowa’s open practice at in West Des Moines...

RECAP: Hawkeyes take care of business in romp

RECAP: Hawkeyes take care of business in romp

September 5, 2015

  The Iowa football team routed Illinois State on Sept. 5, 31-14. By Danny Payne [email protected] That was just what the doctor prescribed. By way of a 31-14 win over Illinois...

Instant Reaction: Iowa 31, Illinois State 14

Instant Reaction: Iowa 31, Illinois State 14

September 5, 2015

  The Iowa football team beat Illinois State on Sept. 5, 31-14. By Danny Payne [email protected] I covered most of the meaningful stuff in our halftime update, which can be found...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Ferentz family will donate $1 million to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Halftime: Iowa 17, Illinois State 0

September 5, 2015

Iowa is leading Illinois State, 17-0, at halftime. By Danny Payne [email protected] What did I just watch? I blacked out. I kid, I kid. Seriously, Iowa looked really, really, really...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King reacts after breaking up a pass during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Football: The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Illinois State predictions

September 5, 2015

Football reporters Danny Payne and Jordan Hansen offer their predictions for Iowa's opener with Illinois State. … Danny Payne, Pregame editor Well, we're here. Finally it's time for football,...

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)

Football: The Daily Iowan’s Saturday Exams

September 5, 2015

  Daily Iowan football reporters Danny Payne and Jordan Hansen list four things Iowa must do in order to win Saturday. … Contain Tre Roberson Iowa fans remember what happened last time...

Pregame Issue 1: Iowa vs. Illinois State (09/05/15)

September 4, 2015

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Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff blocks Pitt defensive lineman Darryl Render during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Lineman pipeline for NFL


Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 4, 2015

Since Kirk Ferentz took over the Iowa football team in 1999, 14 offensive linemen have been drafted by NFL teams, and another 13 have signed as free agents. Of those, 12 ended their careers having played...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Ferentz family will donate $1 million to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Payne: This year means everything for Ferentz

September 4, 2015

This season will tell us whether Kirk Ferentz is still right for Iowa. By Danny Payne [email protected] It’s upon us. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Iowa will begin head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 17th...

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 4, 2015

During his freshman season at Iowa, Aaron Mends briefly found himself in a position he didn’t think he’d play at all during his college career. The outside linebacker from Kansas City, Missouri,...