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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley scores a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Running backs shine in 56-14 Iowa win in Lincoln

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 24, 2017
Purdue tight end Cole Herdman runs into the end zone with a 20-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against Minnesota at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the Numbers: Purdue

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 17, 2017
Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, right, and Nebraska head coach Mike Riley greet each other on the field before the Gophers took on Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

No problems, except for performance

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 15, 2017
Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Defense not enough to put out the Wisconsin fire

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 11, 2017
Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 10 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 3, 2017
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck on the sidelines during the first quarter against Maryland at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The visiting Terrapins won, 31-24. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the numbers: Minnesota

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 27, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa offense has been inconsistent

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 22, 2017
Northwestern running back Justin Jackson spins away from and Iowa defensive player during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

By the numbers: Northwestern

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 20, 2017
Northwestern running back Justin Jackson crashes into Iowa outside linebacker Josey Jewell during the Iowa v. Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats 38-31. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa football returns to action after week of rest

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 18, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs the ball during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football by the numbers: the mid-season report

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 17, 2017
Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder runs an interception back for an 89-yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

After Illinois, a look at Hawkeye football numbers

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 10, 2017
Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder runs an interception back for an 89-yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

A Homecoming of many sorts

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 9, 2017
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Alumni come home to Hawkeye win

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 7, 2017
Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 6 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 6, 2017
Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a PAT during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Miguel Recinos

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 6, 2017
Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Senior linebackers at helm of defensive leadership

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 29, 2017
Penn State’s Saquon Barkley carries the ball during Iowa’s game against Penn State in Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23. Barkley set a Penn State school record with 358 all-purpose yards. Penn State defeated Iowa, 21-19, on a last-second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes react to last-second fall to Penn State

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 25, 2017
Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley throws during the 4th quarter of Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Penn State edges Iowa in Big Ten opener

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 23, 2017
Iowa defensive linebacker Josey Jewell stares down Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

By the numbers: Penn State

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 22, 2017
Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 3 power rankings

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 15, 2017
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs into the end zone during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Trice is nice, Kinnick is better

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 11, 2017
Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

True freshman Smith-Marsette makes presence known

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 9, 2017
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Optimism for the Hawkeyes

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 5, 2017
Iowa's Josey Jewell tackles Wyoming's Avante Cox during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys, 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Defense leads the way in Iowa win

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
September 2, 2017
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Quarterbacks, kicks, and fresh faces

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
August 30, 2017
Iowa quarterbacks Tyler Wiegers and Nathan Stanley stand ready during the Iowa football media day on Aug. 5. The Hawkeyes will open the 2017 season at home against Wyoming on Sept. 2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa notebook: Quarterback questions remain

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
August 23, 2017
Iowa’s Cory Clark has his hand raised during the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday, March 16, 2017. 330 college wrestlers from around the country compete to named the national champion in their weight class. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Clark battles injuries, disappointment

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2017
Penn State infielder Alyssa VanDerveer hits the ball at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Bittersweet weekend for softball

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
May 6, 2016
Penn State infielder Alyssa VanDerveer hits the ball at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Knowing each other at 43 feet

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
April 26, 2016
Iowa third baseman Sarah Kurtz catches an infield pop-up during the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Tough Penn State faces Hawks

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
April 22, 2016
Iowa catcher Holly Hoffman hits the ball during the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Hoffman had 2 RBI's today for 3 at bats. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Season’s end looms for softball

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
April 21, 2016
Iowa first baseman Kaitlyn Mullarkey swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Purdue series at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 3, 2013. The Hawkeyes won over the Boilermakers, 10-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Softball set for Wisconsin

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
April 15, 2016
Ex-Iowa wrestlers Dennis, Ramos vie at 57-kg

Ex-Iowa wrestlers Dennis, Ramos vie at 57-kg

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
April 9, 2016
Softball gears up for Purdue

Softball gears up for Purdue

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
April 1, 2016
Good, bad for Hawk softball

Good, bad for Hawk softball

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
March 10, 2016
The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Ex-coach Griesbaum sues UI

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
March 8, 2016
"Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kelly wrestles Luke Frey of Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Kelly defeated Frey, 7-4. The No. 1 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5 ranked Nittany Lions, 18-12. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)"

Wrestling flunks ‘true’ test

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
February 23, 2016
Iowa 141-pounder Topher Carton is thrown down by Nebraska's Anthony Abidin during the Iowa-Nebraka match in the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 21-11. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes wrestlers prep for different style

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
February 18, 2016
Wrestlers prepare to grind it out

Wrestlers prepare to grind it out

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
January 19, 2016
Referee signals two point scored for the Hawkeyes at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pistol Pete, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Few things have changed for Iowa


Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 19, 2015
Wrestlers come up big on big day

Wrestlers come up big on big day

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 16, 2015
Iowa's Sammy Brooks runs off the mat after defeating Oklahoma State's Jordan Rogers in the 184-pound match in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Brooks defeated Rogers by technical fall in 4:09, 17-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wrestlers come up big on big day

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 16, 2015
Illinois 174-pounder Zac Bruson and Iowa's Alex Meyer react to the last second pin during the Iowa-Illinois duel in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Meyer pinned Brunson in 6:59. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 25-12. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers try to fill spots

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
November 13, 2015
Nebraska midfielder Sydney Miramontez attempts to get past Iowa's Hannah Kousheh during a game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Nebraska won 5-3. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Big Ten soccer still up in air


Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
October 27, 2015
The soccer ball is shown at the Soccer Complex during the Iowa vs. Pacific match on Friday, August 21, 2015. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Pacific Tigers at the season opener, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Youth serves soccer a win

Courtney Baumann, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
August 24, 2015
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