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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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)

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Nebraska Predictions

November 27, 2015

  DI football reporters Danny Payne and Jordan Hansen offer their predictions for Iowa's game with Nebraska. … LINCOLN, Nebraska — Hey, hey, hey. We hope you guys are as excited as we...

The Daily Iowan's Iowa-Nebraska Exams

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Nebraska Exams

November 27, 2015

  DI football reporters Danny Payne and Jordan Hansen list four things No. 4 Iowa must do in order to beat Nebraska. … LINCOLN, Nebraska — Hello from Memorial Stadium. This place is pretty...

Iowa center Austin Blythe celebrates quarterback Jake Rudock's touchdown during the second quarter in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Blythe spirit sparks Hawks

Charlie Green, [email protected] November 25, 2015

Iowa center Austin Blythe’s pre-snap routine has become second nature. He makes calls at the line of scrimmage, identifying the middle linebacker to set up blocking assignments on run plays, and counting...

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)

Relishing the grind

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 25, 2015

For a team such as Iowa that’s built to run the ball and rely on the play-action game for its passing yards, gaining ground on first and second down to set up an easier third-down situation is important.The...

Big Ten Power Rankings

November 25, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] 1) Iowa (11-0) Dare I do it??? I mean, the Hawkeyes are the only undefeated team left, so I guess it’s almost a given? What a time to be alive. 2) Michigan...

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)

Iowa Notebook: Trying to complete perfect season

November 24, 2015

No. 4 Iowa is 11-0 with a chance to record the school's first undefeated regular season. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With just one game remaining in the regular season, the No. 4 (College...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks down field 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)

What Iowa players had to say — Nov. 24

November 24, 2015

Check out what Iowa football players had to say Tuesday. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week, the Iowa football team meets on Tuesday with the media to discuss anything and everything...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s press conference — 11/24

November 24, 2015

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media each Tuesday during the football season. Every week, the Daily Iowan‘s Pregame staff will post highlights and interesting quotes and lines...

The Box Score: Ebbing and flowing

The Box Score: Ebbing and flowing

November 24, 2015

  The Iowa football team has had ups and downs in various phases of the game this season. By Danny Payne [email protected] There are some terms football coaches use publicly that...

Pregame Podcast No. 16: Thanksgiving

Pregame Podcast No. 16: Thanksgiving

November 23, 2015

In this week's edition of the DI's Pregame Podcast, Danny, Charlie, and Jordan put a bow on Iowa-Purdue and preview Iowa's matchup with Nebraska on Black Friday. As always, they answer your Twitter questions...

When no pressure is a problem

When no pressure is a problem

November 23, 2015

  Iowa’s defense is vulnerable against the pass, and it starts with a lack of pressure. By Charlie Green [email protected] One couldn’t have scripted Iowa’s last home game...

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Purdue

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Purdue

November 22, 2015

  The No. 5 (College Football Poll) Hawkeye football team (No. 3 AP) beat the Boilermakers, 40-20 on Nov. 22 By Jordan Hansen [email protected] So there’s a chance Iowa is one...