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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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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins looks to an official  during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

College football Week 1: What are we getting ourselves into?

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

Power Rankings Ohio State Here. We. Go. Again. Michigan No doubt in my mind that Michigan deserves to be below Ohio State. I’m still not over the REAL 2018 Big Ten Championship game,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Stanley continues chase for Long’s Hawkeye history

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 29, 2019

Hanging in the back of Iowa’s quarterbacks' room is a picture of Chuck Long, one of the best quarterbacks to ever suit up for the Hawkeyes. That’s the man Nate Stanley is chasing. When looking...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last second field goal.

College Football: Bowl season

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 12, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (12-1) Another mid-season blowout road loss keeps Ohio State out of the playoffs. Again.   2) Michigan (10-2) Jim Harbaugh still can’t beat Urban...

Iowa's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Iowa football will try to establish postseason winning streak

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

From 2011-17, there was a bad taste left in the Hawkeyes’ mouths after each season. Losing bowl games repeatedly does that to a team. It hurts to end the season on a low note each time. But after Iowa...

Kansas State defenders try to contain Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in the first half on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Mississippi State won, 31-10. (Bo Rader/Wichita Eagle/TNS)

By the numbers: Mississippi State

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2018

Iowa will face No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, and the SEC-Big Ten matchup brings a challenge that the Hawkeyes haven’t had to face yet with quarterback Nate Stanley at the helm. To...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Hawkeye offense making aerial strides

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 12, 2018

In former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Greg Davis’ final game at the helm, Iowa produced just 226 yards of offense in its 30-3 loss to Florida in the 2017 Outback Bowl. Iowa’s ground game did what...

Iowa players rush on the field before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, November 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

On The Line: Bowl Edition

December 12, 2018

Iowa vs. No. 18 Mississippi State Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 35-25): Mississippi State - I’m going to get a bulldog once I graduate. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 38-22): Mississippi State - I...

Iowa players take the field before Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

On The Line – Week 13

November 21, 2018

Nebraska at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 32-23): Iowa – Jalen Foster said he can't wait to beat Iowa. File that under "things that won't happen." Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 35-20): Iowa – Lol...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

One-on-one with Hawkeye lineman Tristan Wirfs

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 21, 2018

Daily Iowan: If you could switch lives with any TV or movie character, who would it be? Tristan Wirfs: That’s tough. I’d probably go Jim from “The Office.” “The Office” is my favorite show....

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

By the numbers: Nebraska

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 21, 2018

As the Thanksgiving turkey cools and the shopping frenzy begins, Iowa prepares for its final regular-season matchup against Nebraska. The Huskers (4-7, 3-5 Big Ten) lead the overall series between the...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018.

College football Week 13: A fight for the Big Ten East

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 21, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (10-1): Oh, the places you’ll go (with a capable quarterback). 2) Ohio State (10-1): Always keep your text receipts, Urban. 3) Penn State (8-3): Put this team...

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Iowa lineman balances football and family with newborn twins at home

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2018

On Sept. 7, Dalton Ferguson’s life changed forever. In the early hours of the morning before Iowa’s home matchup against Iowa State, the lineman got just two hours of sleep around the premature birth...