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DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

October 15, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: So Northwestern dropped a game; this isn’t going to be the undefeated matchup some of us were hoping for, me included. Were you guys buying Northwestern in the first place?...

I don’t think, therefore I am

I don’t think, therefore I am

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Ask Kirk Ferentz about his starting weak-side linebacker, and he’ll be perfectly blunt. "If this was the NFL, he'd probably never gotten that chance,” Ferentz said. “He would have probably been...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri catches a punt in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Canzeri shines as feature back

Charlie Green, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Jordan Canzeri’s career at Iowa has been characterized by his by demoralizing injuries. Five weeks of 2015 have proven his value to the Hawkeyes’ offense. He might be their feature back, or he might...

"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. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)"

Surprising Illini, surprising Hawkeyes?

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Undefeated No. 22 Iowa will look to defend Kinnick Stadium Saturday against 4-1 Illinois. It’s a battle of two teams on the rise this weekend, and could have big implications in the Big Ten West.With...

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt throws an incomplete pass in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The play resulted in a safety. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Behind Enemy Lines

October 9, 2015

With Iowa taking on Illinois this week, Daily Iowan sports editor Jordan Hansen and Daily Illini sports editor Peter Bailey-Wells discussed this week's matchup. Hansen: With all things considered, what's...

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 9, 2015

1) Ohio State (5-0) I’d be more worried about the defense than the offense if I’m Urban Meyer.2) Michigan State (5-0) Almost losing to Purdue is not a good thing. Good thing Sparty gets the three-ring...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa past its biggest test?

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa past its biggest test?

October 9, 2015

Two DI staffers debate if Iowa will face a bigger challenge than one they have passed this season.  No Before I begin my argument, let me just say that it’s obviously no surprise to us that the Iowa...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

October 9, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Well, Charlie and I were both at Wisconsin last week to watch this one, so Charlie, I’ll start off with you. What were your big takeaways from Madison? Charlie Green, football...

Iowa outside linbacker Cole Fisher tackles North Texas running back Jeffrey Wilson with the help from Iowa defensive back Anthony Gair 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)

Pregame Podcast: Fame

October 5, 2015

  You can listen to this week's edition of The Daily Iowan's Pregame Podcast here. … Hey, guys. We're going to go back to posting our Pregame Podcast here on its own, as well as on Twitter...

Raising Koehn

Raising Koehn

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 2, 2015

Until a 57-yard field goal sailed through the uprights in Kinnick against Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, Marshall Koehn wasn’t often in the spotlight — both good and bad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=yv1Wo4hBajo Outside...

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and running back Jordan Canzeri (33) celebrate against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks face punch-for-punch contest


Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 2, 2015

One could call the first four weeks of Iowa’s schedule a pre-test meant to prepare it ready to take a run at the Big Ten West title. At 4-0, the Hawks have passed with flying colors. Now it’s time...

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon III gets tackled by Iowa defensive back Desmond King in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. King had seven tackles on the game. Wisconsin defeated Iowa, 28-9. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: ‬Iowa-Wisconsin

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 1, 2015

Iowa/Wisconsin is about as Big Ten of a game as a Big Ten game gets. Two of the better rushing defenses in the NCAA, two run-oriented offenses, and two head coaches with Big Ten roots — can’t say much...