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The Daily Iowan

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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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.

Where the Big Ten stands after Week 1 of college football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2018

Penn State and Ohio State might be ranked, but that doesn’t mean that everything always comes easy for them. The Big Ten had a fairly predictable first week. Illinois has one win under its belt,...

Bystanders look on as Senior Andrea Shine runs through the finish line during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Iowa cross-country’s first finish line is a start

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

Iowa cross-country set the foundation for the season after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational this past weekend. The Hawkeyes will use their impressive performances as a baseline, but the meet was...

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.

Hawkeye defense prepares for challenging Iowa State offense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

After Iowa’s big win on Sept. 1 that made Kirk Ferentz the Hawkeye coach with the most victories in school history, the Hawkeyes now focus their attention to their biggest in-state rival, Iowa State. If...

Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball player Kelsey O’Neill spikes the ball during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes three sets to two.

Iowa volleyball drops two matches in Seattle

Lauren Jimmerson, Sports Reporter September 3, 2018

Iowa volleyball ran into a tough weekend in Washington state, losing two matches to ranked teams in the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge. The Hawkeyes fell, 3-1, to No. 21 Colorado on Sept. 1 after losing, 3-1,...

Hawkeye field hockey dominates home-openers

Hawkeye field hockey dominates home-openers

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 3, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team dominated two opponents this past weekend, defeating Dartmouth, 6-0, on Aug. 31 and Ball State, 7-1, on Sept. 2 at Grant Field. On Aug. 31, the Hawkeyes capitalized on penalty...

Hawkeyes regroup after the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56.

Senior cross-country Hawkeyes lead the pack into the 2018 season

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 3, 2018

Iowa cross-country, hosting its first meet of the season on Aug. 31 at the Ashton Cross-Country Course, saw a race led by the Hawkeye seniors. Five schools ran against the Hawkeye men and women: Illinois...

Iowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin sheds a tackle from NIU's Kyle Pugh during the Iowa/NIU football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Report card: How did Iowa shape up against Northern Illinois?

September 3, 2018

Offense: C+ Iowa’s offense got on track in the second half, but the first-half performance dragged the grade down. Iowa totaled just 148 yards in the first half, only 2 more yards than Northern Illinois. In...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hensley: Iowa can’t afford a flat start offensively against Iowa State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s win against Northern Illinois was eerily similar to its win against North Texas last season. Against the Mean Green, the Hawkeyes had a beautiful chance to start things off with a bang. Akrum...

Iowa's Chauncey Golston recovers a fumble during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye defense proves its worth in season-opener against Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 3, 2018

Iowa’s second half in the season-opener against Northern Illinois went exactly as the Hawkeyes planned, but the first half was a different story. Still, it was more ideal than Iowa State’s. After...

Comic: Passing the torch from Fry to Ferentz

Comic: Passing the torch from Fry to Ferentz

September 3, 2018

Braedyn Dochterman