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Looking at Pitt, mulling Iowa State game

Looking at Pitt, mulling Iowa State game

September 18, 2015

https://soundcloud.com/annyayne/pregame-podcast-6-flyin-high The following is an excerpt from the DI’s Pregame Podcast. A new episode can be found on our Soundcloud page every Wednesday. On special...

FILE - Fans hold up cards to their faces during the card stunt before the Iowa/Northwestern game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The card stunt was in dedication to veterans. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock, file)

Behind Enemy Lines: Iowa-Pittsburgh

September 18, 2015

The following is an edited version of an interview between DI Pregame Editor Danny Payne and Panther Digest Publisher Nate Barnes. Payne: How’s life after James Conner been? Barnes: It’s been...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

The must-win, Stated simply

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 11, 2015

Tall tales surround every sports team, not just the Patriots, and imbue every game a team plays. You know the prominent ones in the Cy-Hawk Series: Iowa State is the “little brother” and the game...

Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith attempts to catch the football with Illinois State La'Darius Newbold close behind during the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawk receivers still a ?

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 11, 2015

Iowa’s offensive performance in the first game answered a few of the questions surrounding it coming into the season — but one remains. The receivers and tight ends were largely irrelevant outside...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Iowa State

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] September 11, 2015

The Cyclones and the Hawkeyes are both 1-0 on the season entering the Cy-Hawk showdown at Jack Trice Stadium onSept. 12. Iowa State came out on top last season, but a closer look at the numbers reveals...

Roundtable Week 2

Roundtable Week 2

September 11, 2015

The following is an excerpt from the DI's Pregame Podcast. Jordan Hansen, football reporter: I took away that Iowa has a plan for how they want to use their running backs. LeShun had 26 carries for 123...

A cyclone fan cheers at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Iowa beat Iowa State 27-21. Iowa has defeated Iowa State in four of the last six meetings and leads the all time series 40-21. (The Daily Iowan/ Tyler Finchum)

Point/Counterpoint: Is the Iowa State game worth it?


September 11, 2015

Two staffers debate whether playing Iowa State is worthwhile for the Hawkeyes. Yes I’m not going to throw out a bunch of numbers and persuade you that the Iowa State game is worth playing each year....

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 11, 2015

1) Ohio State: Where does J.T. Barrett fit into this offense when it’s not blowing teams out? Or better yet, when will the Buckeyes not blow teams out? In the NFL? 2) Michigan State: If the Spartans...

Iowa defensive back Tyler Sash gives an interview following their game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Sash was found dead Tuesday.

Rewind: The Sash factor

Jordan Garretson September 8, 2015

Tyler Sash reels off the names of some of his favorite NFL safeties. Former Hawkeyes Bob Sanders and Sean Considine are among those who come up, along with Pro Bowlers Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed. It's...

Pregame Issue 1: Iowa vs. Illinois State (09/05/15)

September 4, 2015

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Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff blocks Pitt defensive lineman Darryl Render during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Lineman pipeline for NFL


Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 4, 2015

Since Kirk Ferentz took over the Iowa football team in 1999, 14 offensive linemen have been drafted by NFL teams, and another 13 have signed as free agents. Of those, 12 ended their careers having played...

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 4, 2015

During his freshman season at Iowa, Aaron Mends briefly found himself in a position he didn’t think he’d play at all during his college career. The outside linebacker from Kansas City, Missouri,...