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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Tyler Boyd (23) scores a touchdown against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Turning the corner on defense

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 25, 2015

Quarterbacks be advised: throwing jump balls at Iowa’s cornerbacks is a risk to consider before letting it rip. “Any ball in the air, it’s ours,” junior cornerback Desmond King said. “If...

Familiar foe back in Kinnick

Familiar foe back in Kinnick

September 25, 2015

Both Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and North Texas head coach Dan McCarney once coached under Hayden Fry’s direction. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Ask Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz his...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard tries to break a tackle against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 12, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Quick feet, quicker decisions

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] September 25, 2015

Kicker Marshall Koehn’s 57-yard, game-winning field goal against Pitt will go down as one of the biggest kick’s in Iowa football history. But the drive that set up that kick was just as impressive. With...

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)

DI Pregame Roundtable

September 24, 2015

The following is an excerpt from the DI’s Pregame Podcast. A new episode can be found on our Soundcloud page every Wednesday. Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Obviously, Iowa with the big win this past...

Iowa offensive lineman Austin Blythe and teammate block Michigan State defensive lineman Tyler Hoover in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: Iowa-North Texas

September 24, 2015

By the Numbers: Iowa-North Texas Iowa rushing defense: 51 yards per game, North Texas rushing offense: 143.5 yards per game Although the Hawkeyes haven’t exactly faced powerhouses in Illinois State,...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott celebrates his sack in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Not quite getting a rush

September 24, 2015

Iowa defenders played down the idea that Saturday’s matchup with the Mean Green could be a tune up for a lackluster pass rush. By Charlie green [email protected] A major question going...

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)

‘A new me’

September 23, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players met with the media Tuesday. By Danny Payne [email protected] ‘A new me’ So far this season, Iowa fans have witnessed all sorts of new wrinkles...

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)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 9/22

September 22, 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...

Thinking about Orange Bowl Hawks

Thinking about Orange Bowl Hawks

September 22, 2015

Iowa is off to its first 3-0 start since 2009. How does this year’s team stack up with the last great Hawkeye group? By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Don’t look now, but the Hawkeye...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) passes against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

First-half adjustment aids Hawks

September 21, 2015

When Iowa started throwing over the middle, the whole offense opened up against Pitt. By Charlie Green [email protected] It took Iowa’s offense awhile to get going on the evening of Sept....

Brett Greenwood walks towards the field at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Greenwood was named an honorary team captain on Saturday. Greenwood suffered from a heart condition and when he recovered it left him with neurological issues. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Stunning return for Greenwood

September 21, 2015

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Former Iowa defensive back Brett Greenwood leading the swarm of Hawkeye football players out of Kinnick’s tunnel is a scene that will likely remain forever...

Hawkeye quarterback C.J. Beathard gets a pass off under pressure from Pittsburgh's Rori Biair on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Beathard was only sacked once during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24 on a last second field goal. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Highlights from Iowa-Pittsburgh

September 21, 2015

    The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Pittsburgh 27-24 in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The game included a touching moment featuring former Hawkeye Brett Greenwood, a patient offense, and of course,...