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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to the media in Hansen Football Performance Center on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. The press conference was rescheduled for Sept. 8 for today, Sept. 9 due to the death of former Iowa player Tyler Sash. (The Daily Iowan//Margaret Kispert)

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Iowa State predictions

September 12, 2015

  Football writers Danny Payne and Ryan Rodriguez offer their predictions for Saturday's Iowa-Iowa State game. … Payne: I think Iowa comes out super, crazy inspired in this game. Give me...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

The Daily Iowan’s Saturday Exams: Iowa-Iowa State

September 12, 2015

  Football reporters Danny Payne and Ryan Rodriguez list four things Iowa must do in order to beat Iowa State. … Play 48 minutes With the emotional week Iowa has had, I don't see any way...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

The must-win, Stated simply

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 11, 2015

Tall tales surround every sports team, not just the Patriots, and imbue every game a team plays. You know the prominent ones in the Cy-Hawk Series: Iowa State is the “little brother” and the game...

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)

Hawk receivers still a ?

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 11, 2015

Iowa’s offensive performance in the first game answered a few of the questions surrounding it coming into the season — but one remains. The receivers and tight ends were largely irrelevant outside...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Iowa State

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] September 11, 2015

The Cyclones and the Hawkeyes are both 1-0 on the season entering the Cy-Hawk showdown at Jack Trice Stadium onSept. 12. Iowa State came out on top last season, but a closer look at the numbers reveals...

Roundtable Week 2

Roundtable Week 2

September 11, 2015

The following is an excerpt from the DI's Pregame Podcast. Jordan Hansen, football reporter: I took away that Iowa has a plan for how they want to use their running backs. LeShun had 26 carries for 123...

A cyclone fan cheers at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Iowa beat Iowa State 27-21. Iowa has defeated Iowa State in four of the last six meetings and leads the all time series 40-21. (The Daily Iowan/ Tyler Finchum)

Point/Counterpoint: Is the Iowa State game worth it?


September 11, 2015

Two staffers debate whether playing Iowa State is worthwhile for the Hawkeyes. Yes I’m not going to throw out a bunch of numbers and persuade you that the Iowa State game is worth playing each year....

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 11, 2015

1) Ohio State: Where does J.T. Barrett fit into this offense when it’s not blowing teams out? Or better yet, when will the Buckeyes not blow teams out? In the NFL? 2) Michigan State: If the Spartans...

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 — 9/9

September 9, 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...

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Iowa safety Tyler Sash tackles Ball State's Daniel Ifft during their game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 45-0.

UPDATED: Former Hawkeye Tyler Sash dead at 27

September 9, 2015

Former Iowa safety Tyler Sash has passed away at age 27. By DI Pregame staff [email protected] [UPDATE TWO (7:45 p.m., Wednesday): Visitation and funeral arrangements for Sash have been set, with...

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Big Ten Notebook
: Rudock still No. 1

September 8, 2015

News and notes from around the Big Ten. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Days after a season-opening loss to Utah, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reaffirmed his support for quarterback Jake...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin pumps up the crowd to yell before the third down in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Iowa City, IA. Mabin had four tackles on the game. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 31-23. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Iowa notebook: Rivalry week

September 8, 2015

  Members of the Iowa football team met with the media Tuesday. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Players on the Iowa football team met with members of the media on Tuesday afternoon...