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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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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain 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)

Hawkeyes definitely in shape

September 28, 2015

Although it was North Texas, Iowa benefited from facing a fast-paced offense. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa’s 62-16 trouncing of North Texas Sept. 26 was a long one. Games that...

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)

Hansen: Schedule not so mean

September 28, 2015

Iowa’s strength of schedule leaves much to be desired. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The crowd of 56,401 that watched Iowa beat North Texas on Saturday, Sept. 26, was the smallest home...

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-North Texas

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-North Texas

September 27, 2015

1. C.J. Beathard is getting everyone involved This is a good thing, even if it came against a lackluster opponent. Beathard’s incredibly efficient passing performance saw him complete passes to seven...

Win had lots to like, a little to dislike

Win had lots to like, a little to dislike

September 26, 2015

By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The official game sheet for the Sept. 26 contest between Iowa and North Texas says the contest officially ended at 5:49 p.m. CDT. In real life, the game...

Explosive plays carry Hawks over the thin Green line

Explosive plays carry Hawks over the thin Green line

September 26, 2015

The Hawkeyes had four long touchdowns that helped set the tone of the game. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Against North Texas on Sept. 26, Iowa made nearly all the big plays in the...

Instant Reaction: Iowa 62, North Texas 16

Instant Reaction: Iowa 62, North Texas 16

September 26, 2015

The Iowa football team beat North Texas 62-16. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] North Texas coach Dan McCarney (ex-Hawk player and assistant coach, born in Iowa City) didn't have a very...

Halftime: Iowa 35, North Texas 13

Halftime: Iowa 35, North Texas 13

September 26, 2015

At halftime in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is leading North Texas, 35-13 By Jordan Hansen [email protected] As it turns out, the Green haven't really been all that Mean (I'm sorry). The Hawkeyes...

The Daily Iowan's Iowa-North Texas predictions

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-North Texas predictions

September 26, 2015

Football reporters Jordan Hansen and Ryan Rodriguez offer their predictions for Iowa’s game with Pittsburgh. ... Jordan Hansen, football reporter What’s Iowa have to do to win this game?...

[Updated] The Daily Iowan's Saturday Exams: Iowa-North Texas

[Updated] The Daily Iowan’s Saturday Exams: Iowa-North Texas

September 26, 2015

Football reporters Jordan Hansen and Ryan Rodriguez list four things Iowa must do in order to beat Pittsburgh. … Get on top early.  North Texas should be an easy gimmie for the Hawks, but we've...

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...