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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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Northwestern quarterback Thorson attempts a pass during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Thorson threw for 125 yards and was sacked three times. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Northwestern stumbling around early 

September 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Northwestern has not had a great start, to be polite. Losses to Western Michigan and Illinois State started the season, with a lone win coming against Duke....

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg looks for the call in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

A monster of a challenge

September 30, 2016

With Iowa’s best wideout sidelined, the Hawkeye offense needs to find some receiving. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Matt VandeBerg started the 2016 season with 19 catches for 284...

NDSU wide receiver Darrius Shepherd attempts to complete a pass as Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann is there defending during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

From Kindergarten to Kinnick

September 30, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Midway through the second quarter of Iowa’s 42-3 victory over Iowa State, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Keegan Render trotted out to the huddle after...

NDSU wide receiver Darrius Shepherd attempts to catch a pass as Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann is defending during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

The treasure hunt for answers

September 23, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Sept. 17 loss to North Dakota State left most of the Iowa players and coaches searching for answers, and for words, after the game. And while most of...

Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

No pressure, no worries

Mario Williams, [email protected] September 23, 2016

Throughout much of Greg Mabin’s life, overcoming pressure has been easy. Mabin is the youngest sibling of four, with two older sisters and an older brother. For much of his childhood, being...

The Monday Breakdown — Iowa vs. North Dakota State

The Monday Breakdown — Iowa vs. North Dakota State

September 19, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Iowa did not play well against North Dakota State. Pretty cut and dry. It was not a good look for the Hawkeyes, who were bad in a number of areas during...

Iowa C.J. Beathard falls backward on a run during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. North Dakota State

September 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] The Hawkeyes falling to North Dakota State was unexpected, to say the least. Here are a couple things we learned from Iowa's struggle with the Bison Iowa...

NDSU running back Lance Dunn stiff arms Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A heartbreaker in Kinnick

September 17, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Certain teams know how to win games. North Dakota State, a winner of five-straight Football Championship Subdivision national championships and two-straight...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard watches from Iowa's bench during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Pregame musings: The Bison have roamed into town

September 17, 2016

By Jordan Hansen and Blake Dowson | [email protected] There are a lot of Bison in Iowa City this weekend. The North Dakota State fans travel well, and a trip to Kinnick Stadium does not seem...

From hoops moves to gridiron shin

From hoops moves to gridiron shin

Mario Williams, [email protected] September 16, 2016

Throughout Hawkeye defensive end Anthony Nelson’s high-school career at Waukee, Iowa, he was a standout football player. A two-year starter and team captain as a senior. Playing defensive end both...

Iowa State Allen Lazard walks off the field during the Iowa State/UNI game at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 3. Iowa State lost to UNI, 25-20. (Iowa State Daily/Emily Blobaum)

The hazard named Lazard

September 9, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It doesn’t take long to realize just how talented Iowa State wide receiver Allen Lazard is. Standing at 6-5, 223 pounds, he’s a massive force to deal...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King stands in a crowd of Iowa State players after a punt return in Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Not so ‘Iowa Nice’

September 9, 2016

Traditional etiquette doesn’t apply when the Hawkeyes and Cyclones get together on the gridiron. By Blake Dowson [email protected] It’s a funny thing, how unabashed folks from Iowa are...