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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa linebacker Bo Bower poses for a photo during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Bo Bower

September 29, 2017

Daily Iowan football reporter Pete Ruden caught up with weakside linebacker Bo Bower, a senior from West Branch.  Daily Iowan: Who is your go-to music artist? Bo Bower: I got a lot of them. I really...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley dives over the Wyoming defense during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys, 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s offensive line meshing well early in the season with backs

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 22, 2017

In the realm of football, there has always been hidden chemistry. That between, or among, players isn’t always seen as much as felt. A quarterback feeling what moment a slot receiver is going to slap...

Iowa defensive linebacker Josey Jewell stares down Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

By the numbers: Penn State

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 22, 2017

Through the first three games, Penn State’s offense has shown itself to be the Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley Show. The Nittany Lions, now 3-0, have had an impressive showing in their nonconference...

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 4 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 22, 2017

“The Big Ten schedule starts now, and it just makes me excited about life.” 1) Penn State (3-0) I once had a friend who said Curtis Samuel was a better running back than Saquon Barkley. Samuel...

Penn State celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Behind enemy lines: Penn State

Paddy Cotter, [email protected] September 22, 2017

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Daily Collegian, Penn State’s daily newspaper. It has been edited for The Daily Iowan. Iowa night games against top-ranked teams have similar...

Iowa lineman Boone Myers during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on September 3. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Boone Myers

Carter Melrose, [email protected] September 22, 2017

Daily Iowan: What is your favorite musician or band? Boone Myers: I really like country music. Aaron Lewis those types of people. DI: What is your go-to dance move, if you have one? Myers:...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King throws North Texas wide receiver Tee Goree down to the ground during 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)

By the numbers: North Texas

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 15, 2017

Iowa’s final nonconference foe of the season makes a return to Kinnick for the second time in three years. North Texas managed to put up 16 points last time the teams squared off — a 62-16 Hawkeye...

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...