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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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during the Iowa v. Miami(Ohio) game  at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Nelson, defensive line overpower RedHawks

September 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa defense needed a stop. Mere minutes after Iowa running back Akrum Wadley pranced into the end zone — giving his team a 14-0 lead in the first...

Quick recap: Iowa 45, Miami (Ohio) 21

Quick recap: Iowa 45, Miami (Ohio) 21

September 3, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] First game of the season, first win in the books for Iowa. The Hawkeyes dominated the first half and led 28-7 at the break, but they were not able to do...

Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Football: The Daily Iowan’s Saturday exams

September 3, 2016

Daily Iowan football reporters Jordan Hansen and Mario Williams list four things Iowa must do in order to win Saturday. ... Score early and often It's hard to imagine Miami (Ohio) keeping this...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs with the ball during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

By the Numbers: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

September 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] The last time the Hawkeyes played against Miami (Ohio), Ben Roethlisberger was under center for the RedHawks. The team traveling to Iowa City from Oxford, Ohio,...

Iowa defensive backs Greg Mabin and Desmond King grab for a ball during Iowa’s football media day on Aug. 6. Iowa’s season -opener is against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Mabin, King look to burn offenses

September 2, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] The Iowa secondary had a lot to do with the Hawkeyes’ success last season, especially from the defensive unit in general. By starting two dynamic cornerbacks...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels and offensive guard James Daniels horse around during the Iowa football media day  fields on Aug. 8. The Daniels are brothers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Big brother, best friend

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 2, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. is a big brother to the very core. He’s long been a guiding force to his younger sibling, James — also on the team — and it has helped shape both of them....

Ex-Hawkeye gets the awaited call

Ex-Hawkeye gets the awaited call

September 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] There are a lot of long bus trips, cold showers, and late nights for a minor-league baseball player. But when a player gets the call from his major-league club...

FILE - Iowa midfielder Karly Stuenkel scores the game-winning goal on her way down during the game on Tuesday, September 1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 2-1 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Field hockey set for more tough contests

September 2, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team learned a lot from last weekend’s slate of games in North Carolina. After upsetting No. 7 Wake Forest and competing with No....

Iowa runner Marta Bote Gonzalez looks over her shoulder during the Big Ten Preview Women's 6k Race at Ashton Cross Country Course on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Gonzalez finished with a time of 22:48.97 on the race. Iowa Men finished second and the Women finished fifth overall. Iowa Men finished second and the Women finished fifth overall. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Harriers open with Hawkeye Invitational

September 2, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa cross-country will make its season début today at the Ashton Cross-Country Course in the Hawkeye Invitational. The women begin competition at 6 p.m., and...

Iowa defensive specialist Molly Kelly and outside hitter Lauren Brobst celebrate a point at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Iowa fell to Penn State, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

V-ball prepares to dominate again

September 2, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Hawkeyes are going into this weekend’s Hawkeye Classic with unyielding confidence after blowing away their competition last weekend. After going 3-0 and dropping...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King celebrates a stopped play against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

The dickens of great expectations

September 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Well, it’s finally here. The hits, the runs, the crowds, the tailgating — the world is just better when football is played on Saturdays. The beginning of...

Iowa midfielder Kyrie Seying kicks the ball during the game on Friday, September 11, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Hawkeye soccer set to kick some more winners

September 2, 2016

By Ricardo Ascencio [email protected] The Hawkeye soccer team will get back to action this weekend, seeking to use their home-field advantage when they square up against Colorado State at 7...