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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa softball team warms up before Iowaƕs Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Softball announces fall schedule

James Geerdes, [email protected] August 2, 2018

Hawkeye fans will see a very different softball team when Iowa steps on the field for its fall slate of games. After a summer of mixing up coaches and bringing in new recruits, the Hawkeyes will have...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) attempts to recover a fumble forced by Michigan State's Joe Bachie during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: linebackers

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 2, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Tenā€™s best linebackers heading into the 2018 season. 5) Nate Hall, Northwestern Now in his...

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. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: quarterbacks

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 2, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Tenā€™s best quarterbacks heading into the 2018 season. 5) Shea Patterson, Michigan Patterson...

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) bats down a pass by Michigan State Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Big Ten football power rankings: defensive linemen

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 1, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Tenā€™s best defensive linemen heading into the 2018 season. 5) Raequan Williams, Michigan State The...

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)

Big Ten football power rankings: running backs

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 1, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Ten's best running backs heading into the 2018 season. 5. L. J. Scott, Michigan State Iowa...

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Previewing the Big Ten Conference

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden August 1, 2018

With kickoff just a month away, college football is gearing up for another season of rivalries, upsets, and just about any storyline imaginable. Ohio State will try to repeat after winning the conference...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Tristan Wirfs suspended for season-opener against Northern Illinois

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 31, 2018

Two days after Hawkeye football offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs was charged with OWI, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced his punishment ā€‹ā€” Wirfs will be suspended for Iowa's season-opening game against...

Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder crosses the goal line after returning an interception for an 89 yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Brandon Snyder leaving football program

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 31, 2018

Brandon Snyder will not play his final season in a Hawkeye uniform. Snyder will leave the Iowa football program to find an opportunity that will offer more playing time, head coach Kirk Ferentz...

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for 283 yards with four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the Texans' 57-14 win against the Tennessee Titans on October 1, 2017. Watson is lost for the season with a torn ACL, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported. (Trask Smith/Cal Sport Media/NFL Communications/Zuma Press/TNS)

Zuniga: Preseason NFL predictions

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 31, 2018

The dog days of summer are here, which means that football is just around the corner. The Hall of Fame game takes place Aug. 2, and teams are beginning preseason camps. With that in mind, here are...

Iowa strong safety Amani Hooker dives into the end zone after intercepting a pass on Ohio State's first play from scrimmage during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: defensive backs

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 31, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Tenā€™s best DBs heading into the 2018 season. 5. Josiah Scott, Michigan State Scott led all...

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. makes a one handed catch for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24th, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten football power rankings: receivers

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 31, 2018

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Adam Hensley teams up with Sports Editor Pete Ruden to break down the Big Tenā€™s best receivers heading into the 2018 season. 5. Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin In two seasons...

Iowa golfer Ryoto Furuya stands with Alex Moorman during a men's golf practice on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. The men's team will travel to Minnesota for the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 10.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Menā€™s golf adds assistant coach

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 30, 2018

Iowa menā€™s golf hired a new assistant coach on July 30. Charlie Hoyle, formerly an assistant coach for the menā€™s and womenā€™s teams at Lander, is now a Hawkeye. ā€œI am extremely excited...