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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

Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

One-on-one with Hawkeye safety Jake Gervase

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Daily Iowan: If you could play any position, what would it be? Jake Gervase: Probably running back, just because I was a quarterback that ran the ball a lot in high school, and it was a lot of fun....

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

On The Line – Week 2

September 6, 2018

Iowa State vs. Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 3-2): Iowa - Iowa State has never won 10 games in a season. Ever. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 3-2): Iowa- Isn't it ironic that the Cyclones cancelled...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann trips up Ohio State running back Mike Weber 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: A Big Ten Roast

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (1-0): 77 points, 42 in the first half. Come on. 2) Wisconsin (1-0):  I’m going to say this every week leading up to its appearance at Kinnick. Wisconsin is good. 3)...

Iowa State running back David Montgomery is tackled by Iowa linemen during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cyclones 44-41 to win the Cy-Hawk trophy.

By the numbers: Iowa State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 6, 2018

For the 42nd-straight year, Iowa will take on its in-state rival, Iowa State. This will be the 66th time the two teams will meet, and Iowa has the upper hand in the series, 43-22. The Hawkeyes are on a...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls to tight end T.J. Hockensen during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

On The Line: Week One

August 31, 2018

Northern Illinois @ Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor): Iowa - Kirk is getting 144. Next. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor): Iowa- Kirk deserves as much Ben and Jerry’s as he wants after win No. 144. Anna...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) prepares to make a pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 31-21. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Ferentz’s Hawkeyes find success in NFL

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 31, 2018

There are certain teams in college football that consistently grind out NFL-caliber talent. Alabama had a record-setting 12 players picked in the 2018 NFL Draft, for instance. The Crimson Tide have a mind-boggling...

Iowa fans storm the field 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)

Ranking Kirk Ferentz’s top 10 wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

1) 2005 Capital One Bowl: Iowa 30, LSU 25 The Catch. A 56-yard strike from Drew Tate to Warren Holloway as time expired for Holloway’s first and only career touchdown to beat the defending national...