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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

The Daily Iowan

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 8 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 20, 2017

“It’s almost that wonderful time of the year when football and basketball are going on at the same time. What a time to be alive.” 1. Penn State (6-0) Remember when Penn State’s future...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws a pass 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. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley grows after first few starts as Hawkeyes QB

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 20, 2017

When it comes down to it, Nate Stanley was about as close as one can get to being the perfect quarterback for the Hawkeye football program. He’s not a person who likes to talk about himself. Instead,...

Iowa's Mallory Lefkowitz squares up against an opposing player during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, 10 September, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey needs wins

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Entering this weekend, Iowa field hockey isn’t exactly where the squad had planned to be. “Not at all,” said head coach Lisa Cellucci. “We definitely knew that we had a younger team and a very,...

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson spins away from and Iowa defensive player during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

By the numbers: Northwestern

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Iowa and Northwestern have had a fun history over the past decade or so. Since 2006, the Hawkeyes have gone 5-6 against the Wildcats. In the most recent matchup, Northwestern edged Iowa at the Hawkeyes’...

FILE - Northwestern linebacker Nate Hall tackles Iowa running back LeShun Daniels during the game between Iowa and Northwestern in Iowa City on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Iowa football prepares to take revenge on Northwestern

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 20, 2017

The last time the Iowa football team traveled to Northwestern, the Hawkeyes were a very different team. Few still on Iowa’s roster were starters in that game. Interestingly enough, Akrum Wadley, who...

Iowa Volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky watches his team during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball faces teams in its time zone

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Iowa volleyball will return home for two matches against mid-conference opponents that will be critical in the long run. The Hawkeyes will face Illinois at 7 p.m. today and Northwestern at 7 p.m. Saturday,...

Iowa defender Morgan Krause passes a ball during the Iowa/Nebraska women's soccer game at the UI Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes ended their game against the Cornhuskers in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer needs to pick up 2 points for tourney berth

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 20, 2017

It’s been an up-and-down year for Iowa soccer. The Hawkeyes kicked out a 5-1 start before they stumbled, losing four of five games and putting them at the bottom of the Big Ten with a hill to climb. But...

Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye rowers face one more challenge at Boston

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Boston holds arguably the biggest rowing event of the year this weekend in the 53rd-annual Head of the Charles Regatta. More than 52 sanctioned events will be held on the Charles River throughout...

Iowa offensive linemen James Daniels gestures for the crowd to quiet down during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wadley, Daniels set for another big game against Wildcats

October 19, 2017

For Akrum Wadley and James Daniels, Iowa’s 2015 game against Northwestern brings back good memories. By Pete Ruden [email protected] When Iowa took on Northwestern in Evanston two years ago,...

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

Really the volleyball spark

October 19, 2017

Jess Janota is the main fire-starter for the team both in team dynamic and offensive effort. By Anna Kayser [email protected] Senior middle blocker Jess Janota not only brings a dominant offensive...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell (43) celebrates a successful tackle 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)

Jewell receives more honors

October 19, 2017

The Hawkeyes might’ve had a bye this past weekend, but that didn’t stop Josey Jewell from earning more awards. The senior from Decorah was named a midseason first-team All-American by the Associated...

Iowa goalie Claire Graves makes a save during the Iowa/Nebraska  soccer match at the UI Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers ended the game in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa, Nebraska come up empty in goals

October 19, 2017

Iowa’s defensive battle against Nebraska ends in a 0-0 draw. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] On a chilly night, the Iowa soccer team battled Nebraska for a full 110 minutes with neither...