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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Brie Orr sets the ball during a match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Michigan 3 sets to 1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball seeks to regain momentum

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Iowa volleyball will travel to Michigan this weekend for two major matches against Michigan and No. 10 Michigan State. The Hawkeyes will take on the Wolverines for the second time this season in...

Iowa's Kaleigh Haus dribbles the ball during a soccer game vs Southern Utah at the Soccer Complex on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 8-1. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer preps for Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Every Big Ten soccer team’s goal at the beginning of the season is to make the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes were no different; the difference was they knew they were worthy of a spot, and they...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks for an open teammate during the game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes made a strong second half push but came up short to the Terrapins by the final score of 84-76. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Iowa primed to take Carver floor in exhibition game

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

For the first time since losing to TCU in the second round of the NIT, the Iowa men’s basketball team will take the floor in Carver-Hawkeye when it takes on William Jewell in an exhibition game at 7...

Fans cheer during 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)

Jerry Montgomery named Honorary Captain for Minnesota game

October 27, 2017

When Iowa takes on Minnesota on Saturday, Jerry Montgomery will take the field for the coin toss. A former Hawkeye defensive lineman, Montgomery will serve as the honorary captain. As a senior, Montgomery...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game, 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa, Minnesota set to battle for Floyd

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Throw records out the window this weekend, because it’s trophy season once again. Iowa (4-3) squares off against Minnesota (4-3) in a 5:30 p.m. contest on Saturday — a must-win to keep Floyd of...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck on the sidelines during the first quarter against Maryland at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The visiting Terrapins won, 31-24. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the numbers: Minnesota

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 27, 2017

The last time Minnesota made an appearance in Kinnick Stadium, it turned out to be one of those games not easily forgotten by those who were there. Also under the lights, as this one will end up...

A fans wears a Goldy the Gopher hat during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Behind enemy lines: Minnesota

October 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   Daily Iowan: What do you think the biggest change has been since P.J. Fleck came in? Jack Warrick: I’d just say energy is the key word...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 9 power rankings

October 27, 2017

  1) Penn State (7-0) Penn State put Michigan in a blender last week. I wonder how puréed Wolverine tastes. Not sure I want to find out. 2) Wisconsin (7-0) Freshman Jonathan Taylor...

Iowa outside linebacker Kevin Ward (26) tackles Northwestern's Flynn Nagel (2) during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) assists in the tackle. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Amani Hooker

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is tour go-to music artist? Amani Hooker: Probably Drake. He has some soft music, some hard music, gets me hyped, so Drake’s my guy.   DI: What is your favorite...

Iowa offensive line coach Brian Ferentz reacts during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Brian Ferentz learning on the fly

October 27, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa’s loss to Michigan State stands as a game Hawkeye fans would love to forget. In the 17-10 loss, Iowa’s offense looked lost. The running game was...

Iowa players carry Floyd the big off the field during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Point/counterpoint: Will Iowa win over or under 6.5 games?

October 27, 2017

  More: I'll say it once, and I'll say it again: there is still a lot of football to be played. Though the Hawkeyes sit at a mediocre 4-3, there are a few more opportunities for Iowa to...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa guard Christian Williams shoots a three against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa point guard Christian Williams to transfer

October 26, 2017

Christian Williams is transferring from Iowa, head coach Fran McCaffery announced Thursday. The point guard has requested and been granted a release from his scholarship, but he will finish the semester...