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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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A fans wears a Goldy the Gopher hat during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Behind enemy lines: Minnesota

October 27, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   Daily Iowan: What do you think the biggest change has been since P.J. Fleck came in? Jack Warrick: I’d just say energy is the key word...

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 9 power rankings

October 27, 2017

  1) Penn State (7-0) Penn State put Michigan in a blender last week. I wonder how puréed Wolverine tastes. Not sure I want to find out. 2) Wisconsin (7-0) Freshman Jonathan Taylor...

Iowa outside linebacker Kevin Ward (26) tackles Northwestern's Flynn Nagel (2) during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) assists in the tackle. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Amani Hooker

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is tour go-to music artist? Amani Hooker: Probably Drake. He has some soft music, some hard music, gets me hyped, so Drake’s my guy.   DI: What is your favorite...

Iowa offensive line coach Brian Ferentz reacts during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Brian Ferentz learning on the fly

October 27, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa’s loss to Michigan State stands as a game Hawkeye fans would love to forget. In the 17-10 loss, Iowa’s offense looked lost. The running game was...

Iowa players carry Floyd the big off the field during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Point/counterpoint: Will Iowa win over or under 6.5 games?

October 27, 2017

  More: I'll say it once, and I'll say it again: there is still a lot of football to be played. Though the Hawkeyes sit at a mediocre 4-3, there are a few more opportunities for Iowa to...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass while getting a block by Akrum Wadley during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Nate Stanley

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Daily Iowan: What's your favorite genre of music? Nate Stanley: Country music. DI: Who’s your favorite artist? Stanley: I wouldn’t say I really have a favorite artist — when I listen...

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 8 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 20, 2017

“It’s almost that wonderful time of the year when football and basketball are going on at the same time. What a time to be alive.” 1. Penn State (6-0) Remember when Penn State’s future...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws a pass 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. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley grows after first few starts as Hawkeyes QB

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 20, 2017

When it comes down to it, Nate Stanley was about as close as one can get to being the perfect quarterback for the Hawkeye football program. He’s not a person who likes to talk about himself. Instead,...

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson spins away from and Iowa defensive player during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

By the numbers: Northwestern

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Iowa and Northwestern have had a fun history over the past decade or so. Since 2006, the Hawkeyes have gone 5-6 against the Wildcats. In the most recent matchup, Northwestern edged Iowa at the Hawkeyes’...

Photo by Nick Roholman, Illustration by Courtney Baumann

Young patient for his Hawkeye fame

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 6, 2017

When one door closes, another door opens. For Iowa running back Toren Young, this statement rings true. The Madison, Wisconsin, native grew up a Badger fan, but during his recruiting period, he realized...

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 6 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 6, 2017

1) Penn State (5-0): It would be so great to see Saquon Barkley in a Packers’ uniform. Too bad he’s going No. 1 and GB is winning Super Bowl LII. 2) Wisconsin (4-0): The only team I can even...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 6, 2017

After a 2-0 start, Illinois looked as if it might be headed in the right direction. But after going 0-2 since, including a 28-6 shellacking against Nebraska, the standard for this Illini team has declined...