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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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Fans storm the field on Nov. 4, 2017 after Iowa defeated Ohio State, 55-24.

A look back at the best of Kinnick Stadium under the lights

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Kirk Ferentz and Company are no stranger to the magic that Kinnick Stadium holds during night games. With No. 18 Wisconsin coming into town this weekend for a 7:35 p.m. kickoff, the 18th night game in...

Iowa's Anthe Nijziel receives the ball during the Indiana field hockey game on Sunday, Sept. 16 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers (3-0), and have now won six consecutive games.

Iowa field hockey prepares to battle ranked opponents

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

The Iowa field hockey team has moved up in the rankings again. Now ranked No. 13, the Hawkeyes will travel to Evanston, Illinois, to take on two ranked teams this weekend. The Hawkeyes will face No. 14...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) tries to run through a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

On The Line – Week 4

September 20, 2018

No. 18 Wisconsin at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 9-6): Wisconsin - I think Iowa will gain more than 66 yards of total offense, though. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 10-5): Iowa- I never would...

Iowa center Keegan Render and teammates carry the Cy-Hawk trophy off the field after Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the cyclones 13-3.

One-on-one with Hawkeye center Keegan Render

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Daily Iowan: What’s your go-to throwback jam? Keegan Render: My go-to throwback jam, probably “September,” by Earth, Wind, & Fire. It’s a good song.   DI: How would you describe your...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past.

College Football Week 4: A big game for Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 20, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (3-0): Urban Meyer had issues with text messages, but the Buckeyes don’t seem to have any issues with playing football. 2) Penn State (3-0): After squeaking...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann (44) just before the goal line during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Heading into a night battle in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is undefeated, and Wisconsin is unexpectedly 2-1 after suffering a 24-21 loss to BYU. The loss shouldn’t fool anyone, though — the Badgers are...

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.

Hawkeye Nick Niemann embraces football family

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

It was fourth-and-2 at the Hawkeye 39-yard line for Northern Illinois in a scoreless game near the end of the first quarter. The Huskies went for it, trying a jet sweep to the right, but immediately after...

Defender Hannah Drkulec fights for the ball during a game against Virginia Commonwealth University on Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the match 2-0.

Iowa soccer hosts Big Ten contest

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

The Iowa soccer team, trying to shake off a losing streak, will match up with Purdue at 7 p.m. today to kick off the Big Ten home schedule. Iowa comes into this game with a 4-4-1 record; Purdue is 5-2-2. The...

Courtney Buzzario hits the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Volleyball gets work done with defense

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 19, 2018

Big Ten volleyball has no shortage of aggressive teams, and the Hawkeye squad is ready to face them with clean defense. The nonconference slate has dealt the Hawkeyes with strong offensive competition....

Freshman Will Davies and Freshman Piotr Smietana take a moment to celebrate during men's tennis, Iowa vs. Illinois on March 31, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.

Men’s tennis goes on the road for tournament

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter September 19, 2018

The Iowa men’s tennis team is set to compete in its first tournament of the fall season today, when it travels to Wisconsin to play in the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. Sixty-four singles players and...

Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor catches a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14.

Hawkeyes will try to avoid last year’s Wisconsin debacle

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 19, 2018

The last time Iowa and Wisconsin squared off in football, it didn’t end well for the Hawkeyes by any means. For the first half, both teams played their typical slugfest ball. At halftime, Wisconsin...