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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathrad attempts to throw the ball during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Illinois Predictions

October 10, 2015

  Iowa and Illinois are set to kick off at 11 a.m. Football reporters Danny Payne and Ryan Rodriguez offer their predictions. … Danny Payne, Pregame Editor: I said it in our Saturday exams,...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King blocks a pass ment for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson 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)

[UPDATED] The Daily Iowan’s Saturday Exams: Iowa-Illinois

October 10, 2015

  Iowa and Illinois are set to kick off at 11 a.m. Football reporters Danny Payne and Ryan Rodriguez give four keys to the Hawkeyes beating the Illini on Oct. 10. … Win the ground game Jordan...

I don’t think, therefore I am

I don’t think, therefore I am

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Ask Kirk Ferentz about his starting weak-side linebacker, and he’ll be perfectly blunt. "If this was the NFL, he'd probably never gotten that chance,” Ferentz said. “He would have probably been...

Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff talks to fellow lineman Sean Welsh and center Austin Blythe during a timeout at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Hawks seek to continue streak

October 9, 2015

A dominating win over the Illini could help the Hawks build on their No. 22 ranking. By Charlie Green | [email protected] Now in the top 25 for the first time in five seasons, No. 22 Iowa can...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri catches a punt in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Canzeri shines as feature back

Charlie Green, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Jordan Canzeri’s career at Iowa has been characterized by his by demoralizing injuries. Five weeks of 2015 have proven his value to the Hawkeyes’ offense. He might be their feature back, or he might...

Iowa setter Loxley Keala and middle blocker Mikaela Gunderson block a play from Michigan at the Iowa vs. Michigan match inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. Michigan beat Iowa, 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Volleyball seeks to stop skid

October 9, 2015

Iowa is 0-5 in the Big Ten but will face its first unranked conference opponent on Saturday. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team suffered a devastating loss to No. 24 Michigan...

The Iowa team runs out of the goal for a penalty corner at Grant Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

No. 20 field hockey seeks winning track

October 9, 2015

Iowa will face No. 16 Michigan in the team’s fourth conference match of the season. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team will head to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it...

Iowa Junior defenseman Amanda Lulek dribbles the ball up the field against Wisconsin at the Iowa Soccer Complex Thursday night October 8th, 2015. Iowa played tough but lost 2-0 bringing their record to 6-6-1 on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Soccer struggles again

October 9, 2015

The Iowa soccer team lost, 2-0, at the Iowa Soccer Complex to Wisconsin. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Once again left without the presence of Corey Burns and Jenna Kentgen because...

A group of Iowa swimmers cool down after doing laps after media day at the CRWC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The swimming team opens there season at home this Friday hosting Michigan and Nebraska. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Swimmers go for Gold (& Black)

October 9, 2015

The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming teams to stage annual intrasquad action. By Blake Dowson & Jake Mosbach [email protected] & [email protected] Tonight, the Iowa men’s and...

Men’s golf heads south

Men’s golf heads south

October 9, 2015

The Hawkeyes will face a challenge playing on Bermuda grass. By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Iowa men’s golf team will head outside the Midwest for the first time this season. The...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Surprising Illini, surprising Hawkeyes?

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Undefeated No. 22 Iowa will look to defend Kinnick Stadium Saturday against 4-1 Illinois. It’s a battle of two teams on the rise this weekend, and could have big implications in the Big Ten West.With...

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)

Behind Enemy Lines

October 9, 2015

With Iowa taking on Illinois this week, Daily Iowan sports editor Jordan Hansen and Daily Illini sports editor Peter Bailey-Wells discussed this week's matchup. Hansen: With all things considered, what's...

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