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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass 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)

Hawkeye tight ends thriving this season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“When I was getting recruited, I knew this was the ‘Tight End U.’ ” Tight End U, as T.J. Hockenson and many other players and fans tab Iowa, doesn’t command the typical block-first personnel. Kirk...

Iowa fullback Drake Kulick gestures 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)

One on one with Drake Kulick

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is your favorite music artist? Drake Kulick: Machine Gun Kelly. DI: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant? Kulick: That’s tough. I like Bruegger’s Bagels. DI:...

Purdue tight end Cole Herdman runs into the end zone with a 20-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against Minnesota at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the Numbers: Purdue

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 17, 2017

After a bad loss to Wisconsin, Iowa will return to Kinnick for its last home game of the season to face Purdue, which sits at 4-6. The Boilermakers, who started the season with a 2-1 record, have...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 12 power rankings

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“Thanksgiving is almost here, so here are some things I’m thankful for: my family and friends, Josh Jackson, and that I’m not a Husker fan.” 1) No. 5 Wisconsin (10-0): Madison treated me...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa goes for a sack against Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett 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)

Iowa rolls into Wisconsin with momentum after Ohio State victory

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 10, 2017

When the Iowa football team heads to Wisconsin, the Badgers are going to be exactly what they always have been: big, tough, and run-first. Trying for their second-straight win against a top-10 opponent,...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson making Iowa secondary primary

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Josh Jackson’s phenomenal season in his first year as a starter almost never happened. When he came to Iowa, the coaches had an idea for the Corinth, Texas, native: move him to wide receiver, where...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 11 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 10, 2017

“I just realized how messed up the Big Ten is … it’s really hard to rank.” 1. Wisconsin (9-0) I mean, the Badgers haven’t lost, so I guess I’ll put them here … a game against Iowa,...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches the action in the first half against Penn State during the Big Ten championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on December 3, 2016. (Sam Riche/TNS)

By the numbers: Wisconsin

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Wisconsin is known for smash-mouth football. The Badgers traditionally keep it on the ground, using a power running game, and that’s been the case this season. As a team, Wisconsin averages 245.2...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 10 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 3, 2017

"I’m going to have a tough time focusing on the game, because those alternative uniforms are fire emoji, fire emoji, fire emoji." 1) Wisconsin (8-0): DON’T @ ME. 2) Ohio State (7-1): Ohio State...

Manny Rugamba runs toward the sideline during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Manny Rugamba

November 2, 2017

Daily Iowan Sports Editor Adam Hensley caught up with defensive back Manny Rugamba, a sophomore from Naperville, Illinois.  Daily Iowan: Who would you say is the most difficult receiver on the team to...

Iowa offense prepares for the snap during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Without Boettger, Myers, Iowa’s O-Line is lacking experienced depth

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 2, 2017

After winning the Joe Moore Award at the end of the 2016 season, there was excitement around Iowa’s offensive line. Cole Croston was the only person who had started any games up front not coming back...

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) throws a pass between Penn State defensive tackle Parker Cothren (41) and linebacker Jason Cabinda (40) during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The host Buckeyes won, 39-38. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

By the numbers: Ohio State

November 2, 2017

After beating Penn State, 39-38, on Oct. 28, Ohio State is going to be on a high when it rolls into Kinnick Stadium. The Buckeyes have been one of the best teams in the Big Ten all season, with their...