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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

Iowa outside hitter Taylor Louis spikes a ball over the net during an NCAA volleyball game between Iowa and Indiana State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Sycamores, 3-1. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball powers through home-opener

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 5, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team went undefeated this past weekend in the Hawkeye Classic Tournament in Carver-Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes started off the weekend strong with sweeps against Nebraska-Omaha and Coastal...

Iowa's Devin Burns chases down a long pass against Notre Dame in Iowa City, at the UI Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer shuts out UC Santa Barbara

September 5, 2017

Jordan Zuniga [email protected] The Iowa soccer team leaned on sophomore Devin Burns for offense once again and received a 2-0 victory against Cal-Santa Barbara on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer...

Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Wyoming's Avante Cox during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys, 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Defense leads the way in Iowa win

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 2, 2017

Phil Parker wasn’t lying when he said Iowa’s defense is good. The Hawkeyes mostly silenced prospective No. 1 NFL Draft pick Josh Allen in a 24-3 victory over Wyoming in Kinnick on Sept. 2. Wyoming,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley yells coverage to teammates during the Iowa/Wyoming game  in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wins first game of season, tops Wyoming, 24-3

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 2, 2017

Nate Stanley’s nerves showed early. He threw an interception and didn’t complete a single pass in the first quarter, but he found his rhythm as the game went on, leading Iowa to a 24-3 victory...

FILE - Iowa running back Akrum Wadley celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke, file)

Into the running

September 1, 2017

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley embraces senior leadership. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Sharonda Phelps long knew her son was meant to be a running back. When he was a boy, she couldn’t...

Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass in the first quarter against BYU during the Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. (Hayne Palmour IV/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

By the numbers: Wyoming

September 1, 2017

By Carter Melrose [email protected] The first games in Kinnick are exciting — they mean reunions among alumni and college buddies. Iowa has been criticized about its strength of schedule, so...

FILE - The Iowa football team joins hands for the last time this season after the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Around the Big Ten

September 1, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] 1) Ohio State (0-0): Shocker. 2) Penn State (0-0):  Better duo than peanut butter and jelly? Try quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley. 3)...

Iowa running back James Butler attempts to shed a tackle during the annual Kids Day at Kinnick event in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.  The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m.  on Saturday, Sept. 2 (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with James Butler

September 1, 2017

Daily Iowan football reporter Pete Ruden caught up with Iowa running back James Butler, a graduate transfer from Nevada. DI: Who is your favorite music artist? James Butler: Chance the Rapper. DI: What’s...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks at the defensive coverage during the annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick on Aug. 12. The Hawkeyes will host Wyoming on Saturday at 11 a.m. to kick off the new season. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Finally, kickoff nears

September 1, 2017

The Hawkeyes will show off their new offense and quarterback alongside their experienced offensive and defensive lines in the season-opener. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] It’s here. Fewer...

Iowa's Olivia Fiegel runs from Southern Utah's Abigail Bishop 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)

Burns, Hawkeyes thrash Thunderbirds

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] September 1, 2017

Everything went according to the game plan for the Iowa soccer team Thursday night as it pummeled Southern Utah, 8-1. After last weekend, when the Hawkeyes managed just 1 goal in two games, they spent...

Iowa midfielder Melissa Progar looks for an open player during the Iowa vs Maryland Field Hockey game  at Grant Field on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2016.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hawkeye field hockey takes on three California teams this weekend

September 1, 2017

By Taylor McNitt   [email protected] This weekend, the Iowa field hockey team will be taking on three teams from California. The first will be against Stanford this afternoon at 4 p.m., the...

Iowa's Annika Olsen sets a ball during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their first home game against Nebraska-Omaha at noon on September 1 to kick off the four game Hawkeye Classic. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball opens at home with Hawkeye Classic

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 1, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team will finally make its début in Carver-Hawkeye this season in the Hawkeye Classic after opening up on the road. The Hawkeyes emerged from the Long Beach State Invitational...