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The Daily Iowan

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Iowa’s 41-21 victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 22, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For the third week in a row, the Iowa football team's report card is favorable. That will happen when you defeat a rival for the first time in a decade. The Hawkeye blew out...

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Devyn Ford (28) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 22, 2020

The Iowa football team dominated Penn State in Beaver Stadium on Saturday on its way to a 41-21 victory. The Hawkeyes improve to 3-2 on the season after starting the year 0-2. Iowa's statistics...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Caziah Holmes (26) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Notebook from State College: Nick Niemann is a tackling machine, Iowa remains ‘QB sneak U’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 22, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — With just under a minute remaining in the first half of Iowa’s 41-21 victory over Penn State on Saturday, Nittany Lion head coach James Franklin faced a fourth-and-2 from his...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Caziah Holmes (26) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa snapped its six-game losing streak against Penn State with a 41-21 victory over the Nittany Lions in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes ran for 175 yards and four...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) pressures during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Fourth quarter turnovers, dominant defensive line play seals Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 21, 2020

Daviyon Nixon has had a decorated football career, but there was one thing he had yet to accomplish on the gridiron: scoring a touchdown. That changed in Iowa's 41-21 victory over Penn State on...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes snap losing streak against Nittany Lions, Ferentz hits milestone in the process

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa’s victories in Happy Valley under Kirk Ferentz tend to be memorable, and Saturday was no different. Iowa hadn’t defeated Penn State since 2010, and hadn’t won in...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) drops back to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa defeats Penn State 41-21 for Kirk Ferentz’s 100th Big Ten win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa football team defeated Penn State 41-21 Saturday at Beaver Stadium to improve to 3-2 on the season. The victory is head coach Kirk Ferentz's 100th against a Big Ten...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) rushes with the ball for a first down in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports)

Opinion | Half the regular season is over for the Hawkeyes, and there are promising opportunities ahead

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 15, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa’s dominant 35-7 victory over Minnesota was important – and entertaining – for the Hawkeyes on a number of fronts. Two straight blowout victories to get back to .500? Check....

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports)

Hawkeyes gaining steam after two blowout victories

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 15, 2020

Iowa’s victory over Minnesota on Nov. 13 meant the Floyd of Rosedale trophy will stay in Iowa City for a sixth year in a row. The win was also the latest step for the Hawkeyes in turning their season...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) calls out a play in the huddle in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Grading Iowa’s performance against Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second week in a row, the Iowa football team's report card is reflective of the dominant performance it had. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-7, at TCF Stadium on Friday...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson (15) in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Offensive line critical to Hawkeyes’ success

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 14, 2020

Often overlooked and seldom talked about – unless a sack is given up or a penalty is committed – offensive linemen lie at the heart of every offense. For the 2020 Hawkeyes, the offensive line...

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) runs with the ball after an interception against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday, November 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

By the numbers | Iowa’s decisive victory over Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — The Iowa football team’s 35-7 rout of Minnesota on Friday night ensures that Floyd stays in Iowa City for the sixth consecutive year. The Hawkeyes dominated the Gophers at TCF...