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The Daily Iowan

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 defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 4, 2019

Daily Iowan: What do you do in your free time outside of football? Nixon: I like to play Madden. I like to play Madden a lot. I like to hang out with my teammates and just watch movies and chill out. DI:...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan takes winding road to re-emergence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 4, 2019

Keith Duncan stood in Kinnick Stadium under the lights, the illuminated green turf making a stark contrast against the dark Iowa City sky. Facing a two-point deficit against then-No. 3 Michigan on Nov....

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Week 6 scouting report: Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2019

This is not exactly the Michigan team Iowa had its sights on coming into the season. The Wolverines entered the season ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll, and were thought to be among the favorites in the...

Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) sacks Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) during their college football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Michigan won the game, 40-21. (Mike Mulholland/MLive.com/TNS)

Week 5 scouting report: Middle Tennessee State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 27, 2019

Coming into its game against Iowa with losses to Michigan and Duke, Middle Tennessee State isn’t the most fearsome team on the Hawkeyes’ schedule. Far from it. But the Blue Raiders still boast a...

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor evades tackles during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

College football Week 5: We’re back

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 27, 2019

Big Ten Power Rankings 1. Ohio State Alex, give me, “We’re all tired of this,” for 300. 2. Wisconsin Wisconsin made the pro-“Big Ten division realignment” crowd look silly last week. 3....

Iowa's Djimon Colbert (32) tackles Minnesota's Tyler Johnson during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 48-31.

One-on-one with Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 27, 2019

Daily Iowan: Who is your favorite artist to listen to before a game? Colbert: I like a lot of Travis Scott and Lil Wayne. 50 Cent is great, too. I listen to a lot of his stuff. DI: What is your favorite...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Debating Iowa football’s MVPs

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 27, 2019

Iowa’s first bye week has come and gone, which means the Hawkeyes are moving on with non-stop football every week until Nov. 2. Through this first part of the season, some Hawkeyes have risen above...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

On the Line: Week 5

September 27, 2019

No. 14 Iowa vs. Middle Tennessee Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (10-5): Iowa - I have a friend in Tennessee who's probably reading this. Hi, Adam. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (10-5): Iowa - Iowa moved...

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Schott keeps his nose to the grindstone for on-field success

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 27, 2019

Iowa football fans held their breath. Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson was down with an apparent leg injury with 4:58 remaining in the first quarter of the new season’s opening game against Miami...

Iowa State players take to the field during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Week 3 scouting report: Iowa State

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 13, 2019

Annual football rivalries are a gift to all. Opposing coaches show strong familiarity with each other’s philosophies, and that makes for entertaining football. Expect nothing different in the Cy-Hawk...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins interferes with a fair catch called by Rutgers' Avery Young during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

On The Line: Week 3

September 13, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. Iowa State Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (6-4): Iowa - “If only Iowa State could stay ranked for one more week” Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (7-3): Iowa - It's a shame that (L)ames is...

Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

College football Week 3: Football’s still here

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 13, 2019

Big Ten Power Rankings 1. Ohio State If I was giving out helmet stickers, the Buckeyes would receive plenty. 2. Penn State Not almost losing to Army moves you up in these power rankings. 3....