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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith attempts to catch the football with Illinois State La'Darius Newbold close behind during the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Quotables: What Iowa players had to say — 10/27

October 27, 2015

  See what Iowa football players had to say in this weekly segment. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week the Hawkeye football players meet with media to discuss anything and...

Hawkeye defensive back Desmond King is tackled after catching an interception on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. King had one interception in the win over Pittsburgh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24 on a last second field goal. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

The Box Score: Big D passes on defense

October 27, 2015

By Charlie Green [email protected] No. 10 Iowa’s defensive play in 2015 has been a major part of the team’s 7-0 start. The group ranks third in the Big Ten in yards allowed per game (294.3)...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King punt returns the ball during the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

Pregame Podcast #12: Different Times

October 26, 2015

  Check out our Pregame staff's weekly podcast below. … Hey, guys. Below you can find our weekly Pregame Podcast. Danny, Charlie, Jordan, and Ryan are joined by The Diamondback's Ryan Baillargeon...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard dodges a tackle by Indiana safety Tony Fields in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Beathard had four carries for 28-yards on the game. Iowa defeated Indiana, 45-29. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Midterms for Hawk football

October 26, 2015

No. 10 Iowa will begin the home stretch of its schedule Saturday against Maryland. The DI's Pregame staff grades the Hawkeyes so far this By DI Pregame Staff [email protected] It’s more than...

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 East up in the air

October 22, 2015

Things are heating up in both divisions of the Big Ten. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With the Hawkeyes lolling in a bye week, now is as good of a time as any to examine how things might...

Northwestern defensive linemen Dean Lowry and C.J. Robbins attempt to block a field goal attempt by Iowa kicker Marshall Koehn during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Koehn made two out of three field goals against Northwestern. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

O-line A-OK

October 22, 2015

Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis met with the media Wednesday. By Ian Murphy [email protected] Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis met with the media on Wednesday for what is the only media...

The Iowa defensive line takes down a Ball State runner in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. Iowa defeated Ball State, 17-13. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Defense grows up

October 22, 2015

Much of defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s press conference was centered on improvement. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker met with members of the...

Highlights from Greg Davis' and Phil Parker's Press Conferences

Highlights from Greg Davis’ and Phil Parker’s Press Conferences

October 21, 2015

  Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis and defensive coordinator Phil Parker spoke with the media Wednesday. By Ian Murphy [email protected] So things are a bit different today. We're...

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/Tessa Hursh)

Barrett to start for Buckeyes

October 20, 2015

In this weekly segment, we keep you updated with everything big going on around the Big Ten. By Danny Payne [email protected] Iowa is in its bye week (we hope you’re enjoying a break from football),...

Pregame Podcast #11: The Gang's All Here!

Pregame Podcast #11: The Gang’s All Here!

October 20, 2015

  Check out this week's edition of the DI's Pregame Podcast below. … Because it's a bye week for Iowa football (isn't it nice to take a step back and relax for a week?) we decided to switch...

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard runs with the ball during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Shrugging off football skeptics


October 19, 2015

Some doubters of the Iowa football team point to a weak schedule, but that’s not a fair argument. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Coming off of a thrilling 40-10 win against Northwestern...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) works as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) pursues during the first half of  an  NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hawks in the NFL: Week 6

October 19, 2015

  Check out what former Hawkeyes are doing in the NFL in this weekly segment. By Charlie Green [email protected] Jonathan Babineaux, DT, Atlanta Falcons Babineux recorded one tackle...