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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg looks to catch a pass in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. Iowa defeated Ball State, 17-13. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Trying to catch more than passes

August 28, 2015

Inexperience abounds among Iowa wide receivers and tight ends. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] With the departure of Jake Rudock to Michigan, the concern of who will be under center for...

Wisconsin seeks next star

Wisconsin seeks next star

August 28, 2015

The Badgers lost one of the best backs in the country in Melvin Gordon, but that won’t keep them down in 2015. By Charlie Green [email protected] Typically, when a program loses a player...

Big Ten previews: Michigan State

Big Ten previews: Michigan State

August 28, 2015

Loaded for bear (or Buckeyes) By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With all of the talk surrounding Ohio State on its quest to repeat as national champions, there’s one team in the Big Ten...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin pumps up the crowd to yell before the third down in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Iowa City, IA. Mabin had four tackles on the game. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 31-23. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Hawk DBs are deep and skilled

August 27, 2015

 Iowa’s secondary looks like the defense’s best unit, and it needs to deliver to help a young front-seven get by. By charlie green [email protected] For members of Iowa’s defensive...

Ohio State players along with head coach Urban Meyer sing the school fight song at the end of the game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. Ohio State extended their winning streak to 19 games. Ohio State defeated Iowa, 34-24. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Big Ten previews: Ohio State

August 27, 2015

Ohio State is faced with a decision at quarterback: J.T. Barrett or Cardale Jones? by Danny Payne [email protected] Ohio State has more luxury than any other college football program in the...

Northwestern super back Dan Vitale breaks a tackled from Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey as he runs down the sideline in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Vitale scored Northwestern's only touchdown of the game. Iowa defeated Northwestern in overtime 17-10. (The Daily Iowan/Emily Burds)

Big Ten previews: Northwestern

August 27, 2015

Pat Fitzgerald is searching for a quarterback in hopes of returning to a bowl game. By Danny Payne [email protected] Since 2012, when Northwestern went 10-3, finished third in the Big Ten Legends...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. runs the ball in for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

2015 Position Previews: Running backs

August 26, 2015

Expect LeShun Daniels Jr. to take Mark Weisman’s carries this season. By Danny Payne [email protected] Perhaps former Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini summed up the Big Ten’s thoughts on...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann scores a touchdown after blocking a punt by Northwestern during the Iowa/Northwestern game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

2015 Position Previews: Linebacker

August 26, 2015

After a learning year in 2014, the Hawkeye linebackers know they need to improve this season. By Danny Payne [email protected] Should you decide to read past this sentence — assuming you’re...

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt throws an incomplete pass in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The play resulted in a safety. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Big Ten previews: Illinois

August 26, 2015

Illini hope for rebirth By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] It’s been quite an off-season for Illinois football. With all of the white noise and media fanfare that has come along for...

Penn State fans celebrate at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Penn State defeated Iowa, 38-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Big Ten preview: Penn State

August 26, 2015

Nittany Lions ready to roar By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The last few years of Penn State football have been just about everything you can imagine that runs tangential to packing 100,000...

Iowa defensive end Drew Ott runs to grab the ball from a Nebraska fumbled punt in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Ott scored a touchdown off the play. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

D-line ready to fill big shoes

August 25, 2015

2015 Position Previews: Drew Ott is set to lead one of Iowa’s most experienced units. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] In 2014, Iowa’s defensive line was arguably the team’s most...

Iowa center Austin Blythe celebrates quarterback Jake Rudock's touchdown during the second quarter in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Seniors anchor developing O-line

August 25, 2015

Austin Blythe, the center and leader of the offensive line, will need to take charge this season. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Flanked by seniors at both guard positions, senior center...