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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with North Texas head coach Dan McCarney before the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Behind enemy lines: North Texas

September 15, 2017

We had Brady Keane, the sports editor for the North Texas Daily, write up a little bit about the North Texas football team. Keane, a senior at North Texas, gave us some insight on the new and improved...

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 3 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 15, 2017

1) Penn State (2-0): Last year at this time, I still had Penn State in the middle of the pack of the Big Ten. My oh my, how things change. 2) Michigan (2-0): Michigan is just so, so good. There’s...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Easley fulfills Hawkeye football dream

September 15, 2017

Iowa Western transfer Nick Easley is fitting in just fine at Iowa. By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Nick Easley always wanted to be a Hawkeye. With his mother getting a master’s and his father...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs a ball during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one: Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 15, 2017

  Daily Iowan: If someone hands you the AUX, who’s your go-to? Noah Fant: I’d have to go with Drake. Drake’s my guy. He kind of ranges from different types of music.   DI: If you...

Iowa players walk towards Iowa fans with the Cy-Hawk Trophy after the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

By the Numbers: Iowa State

September 8, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Cy-Hawk games are kind of like the in-state Super Bowl. There are few games more exciting to Iowans throughout the year than seeing the cross-state rivals duke it...

Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba deflects a pass during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Secondary nature

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 8, 2017

Desmond King, unanimous consensus All-American and the 2015 Jim Thorpe Award winner? Graduated. Greg Mabin, Iowa’s cornerback with 26 starts? Graduated. Brandon Snyder, starting safety tied for a...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks the field during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football quotables

September 8, 2017

Ben Niemann, linebacker On dealing with trash talk from the other team: “You have to do your job and be ready to go at the next snap. There’s not a ton of time for that. You know you’re going...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse attempts to block Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on One with Parker Hesse

September 8, 2017

Daily Iowan football editor Courtney Baumann caught up with Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse, a junior from Waukon. Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite home-cooked meal? Parker Hesse: My mom is a very...

Iowa's Josey Jewell answers fields questions during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. Kirk Ferentz and players Sean Welsh, Matt VandeBerg, and Josey Jewell represented the Hawkeyes at the conference. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: power rankings

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 8, 2017

1) Penn State (1-0): Probably a little controversial here, but dang, did the Nittany Lions look good. High-powered offenses make the world go round. 2) Ohio State (1-0): Just way too many weapons....

The Offensive line coach Brian Ferentz shouts  to the referees about his judgement at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Iowa defeated Western Michigan, 59-3. (The Daily Iowan/Wanyi Tao)

Brian Ferentz tapped as new Iowa offensive coordinator

January 9, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] In a move that is perhaps the least shocking thing in the history of Iowa football, Brian Ferentz will take full control of the Hawkeye offense, officially...

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

January 3, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — In the week prior to the Outback Bowl, Iowa players compared Florida with Michigan on a fairly regular basis. Offensive coordinator Greg...

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 2, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s a nice day to play some football. Anytime football is on, honestly, is a nice time to play football, but today — today is especially good. There should be a pretty fun game...