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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

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Iowa's Keegan Render prepares to snap the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

On The Line – Week 6

October 4, 2018

Iowa at Minnesota Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 13-7): Iowa - I bet Minnesota would trade one of its 10,000 lakes for a Super Bowl win. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 13-7): Iowa - Minnesota is just...

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell and Jake Gervase during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

By the numbers: Minnesota Gophers

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2018

Iowa goes on the road for the first time in the 2018 season to face a Minnesota team that has had more luck than anything. The Gophers opened up their season by sweeping their nonconference slate against...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) tries to run through a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

On The Line – Week 4

September 20, 2018

No. 18 Wisconsin at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 9-6): Wisconsin - I think Iowa will gain more than 66 yards of total offense, though. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 10-5): Iowa- I never would...

Iowa center Keegan Render and teammates carry the Cy-Hawk trophy off the field after Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the cyclones 13-3.

One-on-one with Hawkeye center Keegan Render

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Daily Iowan: What’s your go-to throwback jam? Keegan Render: My go-to throwback jam, probably “September,” by Earth, Wind, & Fire. It’s a good song.   DI: How would you describe your...

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past.

College Football Week 4: A big game for Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 20, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (3-0): Urban Meyer had issues with text messages, but the Buckeyes don’t seem to have any issues with playing football. 2) Penn State (3-0): After squeaking...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann (44) just before the goal line during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Heading into a night battle in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is undefeated, and Wisconsin is unexpectedly 2-1 after suffering a 24-21 loss to BYU. The loss shouldn’t fool anyone, though — the Badgers are...

Iowa Linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Amani Hooker (27)during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye Nick Niemann embraces football family

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

It was fourth-and-2 at the Hawkeye 39-yard line for Northern Illinois in a scoreless game near the end of the first quarter. The Huskies went for it, trying a jet sweep to the right, but immediately after...

Iowa State's Sheldon Croney Jr gets tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

On The Line – Week 3

September 13, 2018

Northern Iowa at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 6-4): Iowa - This game shouldn’t be scheduled in the first place. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 6-4): Iowa -UNI hasn’t been as good ever since...