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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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Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

College football Week 2: More football, please

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2019

Big Ten Schedule Saturday, September 7 Cincinnati vs. No. 5 Ohio State  11 a.m. | ABC Justin Fields looked impressive in his Buckeyes debut. Let’s see how he does against an opponent other...

The Rutgers team runs onto the field during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Week 2 scouting report: Rutgers

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 6, 2019

In the first Big Ten matchup of the season, Iowa takes on Rutgers in what should be a test on more of what Iowa can do internally than combating the opponent. The Scarlet Knights won their Week 1 contest...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith talks with teammates in the huddle during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter August 30, 2019

Daily Iowan: What do you plan on listening to before games this season? Smith: Favorite artist is by far Lil Wayne. Hands down. I’m more into his mixtapes than his albums, like Dedication 6. When he...

Week 1 scouting report: Miami (Ohio)

Week 1 scouting report: Miami (Ohio)

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2019

The Miami (Ohio) football team enters the season after finishing last year’s campaign on a three-game winning streak, ending 6-6. With seven returning starters on offense and defense, both units have...

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...

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...