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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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...

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a PAT during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Miguel Recinos

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 5, 2017

Daily Iowan: What fictional place would you like to visit? Miguel Recinos: That’s really tough… You know Ministereth? That looks really cool. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to stand...

Michigan State running back LJ Scott scores a touchdown putting them in the lead with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Behind enemy lines: Michigan State

Souichi Terada, [email protected] September 29, 2017

Both Iowa and MSU fans can’t forget the 2015 Big Ten Championship game. The Spartans came out on top to go to the College Football Playoff, but it was a defensive slugfest nonetheless. But ever...

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

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 29, 2017

1) Penn State (4-0): [Stephen A. Smith voice] Saquon Barkley is a baaaaad man. He had more all-purpose yards than the entire Rutgers football team did last weekend. 2) Wisconsin (3-0): Quarterback...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception 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. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Senior linebackers at helm of defensive leadership

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 29, 2017

The Iowa football team has seen its fair share of changes over the past few months. There was the transition of Brian Ferentz into taking over the offensive-coordinator position, the loss of a large...

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke during the Spartans' spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

By the Numbers: Michigan state

September 29, 2017

By Carter Melrose [email protected] After last week’s loss to Penn State, many are glad Michigan State doesn’t have a Saquon Barkley. Instead, Michigan State’s offense is spread rather evenly...