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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive back Desmond King runs with the ball in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

Point/Counterpoint: Is this Iowa squad better than the 2009 Iowa team?

October 30, 2015

Two DI staffers debate if the 2015 Iowa team is better than the 2009 team, the last one that finished the season ranked in the top 10. Yes Believe the hype. Jump on the bandwagon. This train isn’t...

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)

Hawks face another big test

October 16, 2015

Iowa can stay on top of the Big Ten West Division with a win against Northwestern. By Danny Payne | [email protected] Before No. 20 Northwestern ran into a buzz saw last week against now-No. 13...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott gets looked at after an injury during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Surviving the MASH calls

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 16, 2015

A few days before Iowa’s 29-20 win over Illinois on Oct. 10 at Kinnick Stadium, defensive end Drew Ott fielded questions at the team’s practice facility from reporters as part of the Hawkeyes’ weekly...

The Iowa offensive line and the Wisconsin defensive line go at eachother during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

O-line reverts to Hawk basics

Charlie Green, [email protected] October 16, 2015

Perhaps Wisconsin linebacker Joe Schobert said it best Oct. 3, fresh off his team’s 10-6 loss to the Hawkeyes. “They want to hit you more than Alabama wants to hit you,” he told the Dubuque Telegraph...

"Northwestern running back Justin Jackson runs the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)"

By the Numbers: Iowa vs. Northwestern

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 16, 2015

No. 17 Iowa will head to Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday to take on No. 20 Northwestern in a game with huge Big Ten West implications. It’s Homecoming for the Wildcats, and all signs point to this...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

October 16, 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...