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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Northwestern super back Dan Vitale breaks a tackled from Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey as he runs down the sideline in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Vitale scored Northwestern's only touchdown of the game. Iowa defeated Northwestern in overtime 17-10. (The Daily Iowan/Emily Burds)

Big Ten previews: Northwestern

August 27, 2015

Pat Fitzgerald is searching for a quarterback in hopes of returning to a bowl game. By Danny Payne [email protected] Since 2012, when Northwestern went 10-3, finished third in the Big Ten Legends...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. runs the ball in for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

2015 Position Previews: Running backs

August 26, 2015

Expect LeShun Daniels Jr. to take Mark Weisman’s carries this season. By Danny Payne [email protected] Perhaps former Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini summed up the Big Ten’s thoughts on...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann scores a touchdown after blocking a punt by Northwestern during the Iowa/Northwestern game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

2015 Position Previews: Linebacker

August 26, 2015

After a learning year in 2014, the Hawkeye linebackers know they need to improve this season. By Danny Payne [email protected] Should you decide to read past this sentence — assuming you’re...

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)

Big Ten previews: Illinois

August 26, 2015

Illini hope for rebirth By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] It’s been quite an off-season for Illinois football. With all of the white noise and media fanfare that has come along for...

Penn State fans celebrate at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Penn State defeated Iowa, 38-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Big Ten preview: Penn State

August 26, 2015

Nittany Lions ready to roar By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The last few years of Penn State football have been just about everything you can imagine that runs tangential to packing 100,000...

Iowa defensive end Drew Ott runs to grab the ball from a Nebraska fumbled punt in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Ott scored a touchdown off the play. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

D-line ready to fill big shoes

August 25, 2015

2015 Position Previews: Drew Ott is set to lead one of Iowa’s most experienced units. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] In 2014, Iowa’s defensive line was arguably the team’s most...

Iowa center Austin Blythe celebrates quarterback Jake Rudock's touchdown during the second quarter in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Seniors anchor developing O-line

August 25, 2015

Austin Blythe, the center and leader of the offensive line, will need to take charge this season. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Flanked by seniors at both guard positions, senior center...

Ferentz, coordinators talk roster, uniforms

Ferentz, coordinators talk roster, uniforms

August 25, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his coordinators spoke with the media on Monday. By Danny Payne [email protected] Although the Iowa football team doesn’t begin its season until Sept. 5...

Minnesota running back David Cobb dives past Iowa defensive linemen Louis Trinca-Pasat, Drew Ott and safety Jordan Lomax for a first down in TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cobb had 16 carries for 74-yards on the game. The Gophers' dominated the Hawkeyes, 51-14 to reclaim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Gophers dig for a whole lot more

August 25, 2015

Can Mitch Leidner take Minnesota to the next level? By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After back-to-back 8-5 seasons, Jerry Kill and the Minnesota Gophers are at something akin to a crossroads. Star...

Big Ten previews: Rutgers

Big Ten previews: Rutgers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] August 25, 2015

Despite finishing 3-5 in conference play a year ago, Rutgers still managed to put together an 8-5 record and a bowl victory over North Carolina. However, conference losses against Ohio State, Nebraska,...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws the ball against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 in West Laffeyette, Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-10. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Beathard settles in as the guy

August 24, 2015

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard enters the season behind center as the Hawks’ clear No. 1, and is now focused on continuing to slow the game down. By Charlie green [email protected] Hawkeye...