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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs with the ball during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

By the Numbers: Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio)

September 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] The last time the Hawkeyes played against Miami (Ohio), Ben Roethlisberger was under center for the RedHawks. The team traveling to Iowa City from Oxford, Ohio,...

Iowa defensive backs Greg Mabin and Desmond King grab for a ball during Iowa’s football media day on Aug. 6. Iowa’s season -opener is against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Mabin, King look to burn offenses

September 2, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] The Iowa secondary had a lot to do with the Hawkeyes’ success last season, especially from the defensive unit in general. By starting two dynamic cornerbacks...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels and offensive guard James Daniels horse around during the Iowa football media day  fields on Aug. 8. The Daniels are brothers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Big brother, best friend

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 2, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. is a big brother to the very core. He’s long been a guiding force to his younger sibling, James — also on the team — and it has helped shape both of them....

Rose Bowl: Barta mum on Ferentz in good times and bad

Rose Bowl: Barta mum on Ferentz in good times and bad

December 30, 2015

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta won’t talk about his football coaches' future even in the best of seasons, at least not until the season is over. By Charlie Green [email protected] LOS...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs from Wisconsin linebackers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

The Long & long of it 

December 16, 2015

The Daily Iowan spoke with Chuck Long, the most famous Iowa quarterback to play in the Rose Bowl. By Jordan Hansen   |   [email protected] Chuck Long is, of course, one of the hallowed names...

Having to beat itself, again

Having to beat itself, again

December 16, 2015

A win against Stanford will take a masterful performance for Iowa. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] With Iowa football back in the national spotlight after a historic 12-0 run in the regular...

By the Numbers: Iowa-Stanford

By the Numbers: Iowa-Stanford

December 16, 2015

Running, stopping the run, and quarterback play will be central in Iowa’s matchup with Stanford. By Charlie Green [email protected] Rush yards allowed per game: 146.9 (44th nationally) In...

Iowa lineman Brant Gressel and fullback Drake Kulick hold up a W flag after the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Point/Counterpoint: Will the Big Ten have the most Power-5 bowl victories?

December 16, 2015

Yes Over the course of the next month, the Big Ten will prove its dominance over the rest of the college-football world. Here’s why: I think the Big Ten will get seven wins during the bowl season,...

The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before 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/Margaret Kispert)

DI Pregame roundtable

December 16, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: OK, so we’ve had a week to dissect Stanford, so initial thoughts. Go. Ryan Rodriguez, football reporter: A lot like we were saying against Michigan State — it’s a really...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King and Miles Taylor celebrate together at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Showdown in Dreamland

Danny Payne, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Good football teams usually don’t lack memorable moments or plays throughout a season, especially if that season involves zero losses. Undefeated Iowa is no exception to this rule. A magical 2015 campaign...

Panthers receiver Tyler Boyd watches the ball cross the upright in the closing seconds of the game against the Hawkeyes on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

DI Pregame roundtable

December 4, 2015

The following is an excerpt of The Daily Iowan’s Pregame podcast Ryan Rodriguez, football reporter: This matchup is interesting, because Michigan State is basically Iowa with a little bit better recruitment....

Iowa defensive back Desmond King blocks a pass meant for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson 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)

Pass defense in need of big game

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Throughout the first eight weeks of the season, Iowa’s secondary was one of its most formidable units. Recently named Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Desmond King was picking off everything thrown...