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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave is taken out by Iowa defensive back Sean Draper in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 26-24 to keep the Heartland trophy. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Wanna drive, Hawks?

October 2, 2015

The Iowa football team can put itself in a great position in the Big Ten West with a win over No. 19 Wisconsin on Saturday. By Danny Payne     |   [email protected] A season ago, the Iowa...

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and running back Jordan Canzeri (33) celebrate against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks face punch-for-punch contest


Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 2, 2015

One could call the first four weeks of Iowa’s schedule a pre-test meant to prepare it ready to take a run at the Big Ten West title. At 4-0, the Hawks have passed with flying colors. Now it’s time...

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon III gets tackled by Iowa defensive back Desmond King in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. King had seven tackles on the game. Wisconsin defeated Iowa, 28-9. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: ‬Iowa-Wisconsin

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 1, 2015

Iowa/Wisconsin is about as Big Ten of a game as a Big Ten game gets. Two of the better rushing defenses in the NCAA, two run-oriented offenses, and two head coaches with Big Ten roots — can’t say much...

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and running back Jordan Canzeri (33) celebrate against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Point/counterpoint: Do you buy Iowa?

October 1, 2015

Two DI staffers debate whether Iowa’s early season success is legitimate. Yes Remember how six, seven, eight years ago, it was just a given that the Hawkeyes were going to be in the top 25 each...

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Roundtable: D-line question marks

October 1, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame Editor: Wisconsin on Saturday, Iowa’s biggest test of the season thus far, and depending on how the rest of the schedule shakes out, it could be their biggest test for the rest...

Taking a look at Iowa’s deep passing

Taking a look at Iowa’s deep passing

October 1, 2015

  Let’s break down a bit of film, shall we? By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa’s offense has taken something of an impressive leap forward this season and much of that has...

Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith runs down the field avoiding a tackle by North Texas defensive back Zac Whitfield 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/Valerie Burke)

Chuckin’ it downfield

October 1, 2015

C.J. Beathard’s long ball is a weapon in a multitude of ways. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Four games into the season, one of Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard’s biggest weapons — his...

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jordan Lomax (27) brings Pittsburgh Panthers running back Darrin Hall (22)d down in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wisconsin looms, expectations rise

September 29, 2015

The Iowa football team is scheduled to open the Big Ten season against Wisconsin Saturday. By Danny Payne [email protected] To this point, Iowa is 4-0 — some didn’t expect that heading into...

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)

Buckeyes rolling along

September 29, 2015

Ohio State has yet to lose a regular-season Big Ten game under head coach Urban Meyer. By Charlie Green [email protected] Ohio State has won 24 conference games in a row entering its opener...

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 — 9/29

September 29, 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 and lines...

Quotables: What Iowa players had to say — 9/29

Quotables: What Iowa players had to say — 9/29

September 29, 2015

  Each week the Hawkeye football players meet with media to discuss anything and everything. With the opening of Big Ten play, a good portion of this weeks chatter was about Wisconsin. Iowa...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri runs towards the endzone for a touchdown 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)

The Box Score: Beathard, Canzeri shine

September 28, 2015

  Numbers to keep in mind as football enters Big Ten play. By Charlie Green [email protected] Coming off a 62-16 trouncing of North Texas, the Hawkeyes get Big Ten rival Wisconsin...