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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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Wisconsin's Garrett Groshek avoids a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

By the numbers: Iowa football and the offense

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Through the first four games of the season, Iowa’s offense has been anything but consistent. Dealing with injuries, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has been challenged with finding playmakers who...

Purdue quarterback David Blough throws the ball during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at Ross–Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Purdue Boilermakers 49-35.

Quarterbacks step up as Big Ten play gains momentum

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins is shining in his first year as the starter in Columbus. The sophomore from Potomac, Maryland, keeps rising on Heisman watch lists across the country, consistently...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette makes a cut during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Here are the answers to 4 questions we had before the Hawkeye football season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 25, 2018

At the beginning of the year, the Daily Iowan football staff asked four questions about the Hawkeye football team. Now, the Hawkeyes are four weeks into the season and currently in their bye week, and...

Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky answers questions after Iowa's match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sept. 23, 2018.

Iowa volleyball on track with motto

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 25, 2018

The show on Sept. 22 at Kinnick Stadium was momentarily stolen by Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky as he fervidly pumped up the Hawkeye faithful, reminiscent of a wrestling announcer. The moment...

Iowa Linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Amani Hooker (27)during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann to miss time with leg injury

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann will miss a couple weeks with a leg injury suffered on the last play against Wisconsin, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz said on his weekly teleconference. Barrington Wade...

Iowa’s Sam Stoll wrestles with the University of Buffalo’s Jake Gunning in the 285-lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Stoll defeated Gunning by a score of 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling’s Sam Stoll suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands served as a guest speaker at the Grid Club in Davenport, and he brought some news with him. The Hawkeye head man said heavyweight Sam Stoll is healthy after suffering...

DITV Sports: Sept 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

Keep updated with the latest sports news this week on DITV.

DITV Football: Sept 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

Watch DITV Sports break down the loss of last Saturday's game.

Hawkeye at bat during Iowa's game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on Sept. 21, 2018.

Iowa baseball moves on following departures

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

As the weather cools down, the fall schedule heats up for Iowa baseball, but the squad is missing some familiar faces. After a season with at least 30 wins for the fifth-consecutive year, the Hawkeyes...

Sophomore Cora Meyer kicks the ball during the Iowa vs. Purdue soccer game on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa tied Purdue 1-1 in overtime.

By the Numbers: Iowa soccer’s defense

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 25, 2018

If someone were to ask if a 1 goal-against average per game is good for a college soccer team, a lot of people would likely say yes. This is the case for the Iowa soccer team through its first 11 games...