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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'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 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...

Iowa running back Toren Young scores a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Hawkeyes building a running back corps

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

It’s Sept. 1, 2018. It’s the third quarter, second and 4 from Iowa’s 48-yard line, and the Hawkeyes have a narrow 3-0 lead on Northern Illinois. Running back Toren Young is handed the ball, breaks...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith celebrates making Iowa’s first touchdown of the game during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

On the Line: Week 2

September 6, 2019

No. 20 Iowa vs. Rutgers Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (3-2): Iowa - Iowa >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> New Jersey Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (4-1): Iowa...

Iowa running back Toren Young celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

One-on-one with Iowa running back Toren Young

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 6, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you could have one animal as a pet, what would it be? Toren Young: Wild animals, I’m afraid of wild animals, so I wouldn’t want anything crazy like a tiger or a lion — nothing...