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Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff talks to fellow lineman Sean Welsh and center Austin Blythe during a timeout at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Hawks seek to continue streak

October 9, 2015

A dominating win over the Illini could help the Hawks build on their No. 22 ranking. By Charlie Green | [email protected] Now in the top 25 for the first time in five seasons, No. 22 Iowa can...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri catches a punt in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Canzeri shines as feature back

Charlie Green, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Jordan Canzeri’s career at Iowa has been characterized by his by demoralizing injuries. Five weeks of 2015 have proven his value to the Hawkeyes’ offense. He might be their feature back, or he might...

"Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)"

Surprising Illini, surprising Hawkeyes?

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Undefeated No. 22 Iowa will look to defend Kinnick Stadium Saturday against 4-1 Illinois. It’s a battle of two teams on the rise this weekend, and could have big implications in the Big Ten West.With...

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)

Behind Enemy Lines

October 9, 2015

With Iowa taking on Illinois this week, Daily Iowan sports editor Jordan Hansen and Daily Illini sports editor Peter Bailey-Wells discussed this week's matchup. Hansen: With all things considered, what's...

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 9, 2015

1) Ohio State (5-0) I’d be more worried about the defense than the offense if I’m Urban Meyer.2) Michigan State (5-0) Almost losing to Purdue is not a good thing. Good thing Sparty gets the three-ring...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa past its biggest test?

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa past its biggest test?

October 9, 2015

Two DI staffers debate if Iowa will face a bigger challenge than one they have passed this season.  No Before I begin my argument, let me just say that it’s obviously no surprise to us that the Iowa...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

October 9, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Well, Charlie and I were both at Wisconsin last week to watch this one, so Charlie, I’ll start off with you. What were your big takeaways from Madison? Charlie Green, football...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott attempts to tackel Wisconsin fullback Derek Watt during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

D-line pulls through

October 8, 2015

It’s easy to make the argument that Iowa’s defensive line has been nearly as good as the secondary. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] As a whole, Iowa’s defense has been one of the better...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathrad attempts to throw the ball during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawk offense faces questions

October 7, 2015

The Hawkeye offense has some work to do after struggling against Wisconsin. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Running back Jordan Canzeri and the rest of the Iowa offense know that only scoring...

Indiana scares Ohio State

Indiana scares Ohio State

October 7, 2015

Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes were within several plays of losing to Indiana. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The Big Ten held its weekly coaches teleconference Tuesday afternoon, giving...

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

October 6, 2015

  Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media each Tuesday during the football season. Every week, The Daily Iowan‘s Pregame Staff will post highlights and interesting quotes...

Iowa outside linbacker Cole Fisher tackles North Texas running back Jeffrey Wilson with the help from Iowa defensive back Anthony Gair during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Pregame Podcast: Fame

October 5, 2015

  You can listen to this week's edition of The Daily Iowan's Pregame Podcast here. … Hey, guys. We're going to go back to posting our Pregame Podcast here on its own, as well as on Twitter...