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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Photo by Nick Roholman, Illustration by Courtney Baumann

Young patient for his Hawkeye fame

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 6, 2017

When one door closes, another door opens. For Iowa running back Toren Young, this statement rings true. The Madison, Wisconsin, native grew up a Badger fan, but during his recruiting period, he realized...

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 6 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 6, 2017

1) Penn State (5-0): It would be so great to see Saquon Barkley in a Packers’ uniform. Too bad he’s going No. 1 and GB is winning Super Bowl LII. 2) Wisconsin (4-0): The only team I can even...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 6, 2017

After a 2-0 start, Illinois looked as if it might be headed in the right direction. But after going 0-2 since, including a 28-6 shellacking against Nebraska, the standard for this Illini team has declined...

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a PAT 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)

One on one with Miguel Recinos

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 6, 2017

Daily Iowan: What fictional place would you like to visit? Miguel Recinos: That’s really tough… You know Ministereth? That looks really cool. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to stand...

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

Iowa volleyball’s confidence spikes after Michigan

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 6, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team’s strong midweek match boosted its confidence going into today’s 7 p.m. match against No. 4 Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye. “I think that just gives us a little momentum going...

Rutgers goalie Casey Murphy dives for the ball as it flies into the top of the net during the Iowa/Rutgers soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. The goal by Iowa’s Devin Burns was the only one of the match and Iowa won 1-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye soccer nabs its first Big Ten win

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 6, 2017

Iowa soccer gave the crowd at the Soccer Complex a jovial rendition of the “Iowa Fight Song” after its thrilling 1-0 victory over No. 23 Rutgers on Thursday. It was the Hawkeyes’ first Big Ten...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs in for a 1-yard touchdown during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa football readies for Illinois in Homecoming game

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 6, 2017

The Iowa football team has always been adamant that every game is a must-win, but Saturday’s seems to be a bit more critical. Now 3-2, the Hawkeyes head into the Homecoming game on a two-game losing...

Maddy Murphy looks upfield during a match against the University of Indiana Field Hockey team on Friday, 29 Sept., 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye field hockey ready for Big Blue challenge

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] October 5, 2017

This weekend, propelled by a win over Indiana, No. 23 Iowa will head to Durham, North Carolina, to face No. 2 Duke on Oct. 8. “Duke is, in our opinion, the best team we’ll face yet this year, even...

Maddy Murphy looks upfield during a match against the University of Indiana Field Hockey team on Friday, 29 Sept., 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rowing set for first scrimmage

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 5, 2017

Iowa rowing will host its first scrimmage of the year today at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. on the Iowa River. The Hawkeyes will race Indiana and Wisconsin. Last season at the NCAA rowing championships...

Elise Van Heuvelen celebrates after a point during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 22, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes knocked out early in tennis tournament

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 5, 2017

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in two of the biggest tournaments of the fall season this week at the All-American Championships. Tulsa, Oklahoma, held the men’s tournament, and...

Iowa's Corey Burns attempts a goal during a game against Montana at the Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated to the Griz, 1-0 on senior night. (Lily Smith/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa and the Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 5, 2017

It’s about the midway point in the Big Ten soccer season, which means it’s a good time to see where Iowa ranks and what it must do the rest of the season in order to make it to its first Big Ten Tournament...

Iowa’s Brie Orr (9) sets the ball during a match against Michigan on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Michigan 3 sets to 1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball upsets ranked Big Ten opponent

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 5, 2017

Confidence and big offensive performances led the Hawkeyes to a 3-1 victory over No. 22 Michigan on Wednesday in Carver-Hawkeye. Michigan started off strong during the first set. The Wolverine defense...