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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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Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

On The Line – Week 2

September 6, 2018

Iowa State vs. Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 3-2): Iowa - Iowa State has never won 10 games in a season. Ever. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 3-2): Iowa- Isn't it ironic that the Cyclones cancelled...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann trips up Ohio State running back Mike Weber during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

College football Week 1: A Big Ten Roast

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (1-0): 77 points, 42 in the first half. Come on. 2) Wisconsin (1-0):  I’m going to say this every week leading up to its appearance at Kinnick. Wisconsin is good. 3)...

Iowa State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

By the numbers: Iowa State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

For the 42nd-straight year, Iowa will take on its in-state rival, Iowa State. This will be the 66th time the two teams will meet, and Iowa has the upper hand in the series, 43-22. The Hawkeyes are on a...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrived in Iowa City as a 159-pound wide receiver, his small frame filling out a black Hawkeye jersey with a big white No. 6 plastered on the front. A speedy receiver who fought his...

Iowa's Sophie Sunderland chases after the ball during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1.

Iowa field hockey heads East for weekend matchups

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

With a 3-1 record and a No. 14 national ranking, the Iowa field-hockey team will travel to Durham, New Hampshire, this weekend to take on Providence and New Hampshire. After spending the past weekend...

Iowa's Taylor Louis (16) waits for the serve during the match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions 3-0.

Hawkeye volleyball seeks to own the state

Lauren Jimmerson, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

Iowa volleyball will kick off its third weekend of matches when it travels to Des Moines for the Drake Invitational to start this weekend. The Hawkeyes will face South Dakota State at 3 p.m. Saturday,...

Iowa's Matthew Walker walks on the green in a downpour during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf kicks season off at Gopher Invitational

Jack McFarland, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

The 2018 season for the Hawkeye men’s golf team will kick off Sept. 9-10 in Independence, Minnesota, at the Gopher Invitational. This is the team’s first opportunity to prove that all the offseason...

Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park hands off a ball to running back David Montgomery during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Iowa prepares for Montgomery, Iowa State without film

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Iowa State playmakers David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler offer enough trouble for opposing defenses trying to stop them. Throw in the fact that Iowa doesn’t have film on the Cyclones this season because...

Iowa's Katie Birch celebrates as Iowa scores during a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sep. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

Field-hockey players’ reach turns out to be global

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

Some of Iowa field hockey’s most influential players have come from around the world to experience the Hawkeye lifestyle. The sport’s international squad comprises senior Isabella Brown, juniors Katie...

Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters plays a pass during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1. Winters scored the Hawkeyes’ third goal on a penalty kick in the second half.

Hawkeye women’s soccer returns a proven scorer

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

Iowa soccer has enjoyed success this season, finding time and time again a way to win — or in better terms, a way not to tie. The 4-0-1 Hawkeyes have often been stagnant in the first half, relying on...

Iowa's Ryoto Furuya chips during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf plans to compete hard during entire season

Jack McFarland, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

With the weather shifting from summer into fall, it signifies the beginning of golf season for a talented group of Hawkeyes. The Iowa men’s golf team kicks off its season early next week, Sept. 9...