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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

No. 16 Iowa football beats Illinois, 15-13, after trailing majority of game, clinches Big Ten West division

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 18, 2023

The Iowa football team defeated Illinois, 15-13, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division for the first time since 2021.  Hawkeye quarterback Deacon Hill continued his streak...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston pursues the running back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State on November 7, 2020.

Iowa defensive line helped turned tide against Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2020

The Iowa front four has tackled runners in the backfield and sacked quarterbacks frequently this season. But the Hawkeye defense line struggled to make those momentum-swinging plays early on against...

The line of scrimmage is seen during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2020

The No. 19 Iowa football team extended its win streak on Saturday, defeating Illinois 35-21 in Champaign. The Hawkeyes improved to 5-2 on the season after losing their first two games. Iowa’s...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) scores Iowa’s first touchdown of the game during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Notebook from Champaign: Wildcat is back for Iowa football, tight ends hit milestones

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 6, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A couple years ago, could Kirk Ferentz have pictured Iowa running out of the Wildcat formation to drain the clock at the end of a game against a Big Ten opponent? The short answer...

Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) moves the ball upfield during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

Grading the Iowa football team’s comeback victory over Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 6, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The wins keep on piling up for Hawkeye football. Iowa won its fifth game in a row on Saturday, defeating Illinois 35-21. The Hawkeyes trailed by 14 points early in the second...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Opinion | Petras deserving of praise following performance against Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 6, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Spencer Petras’ first quarter against Illinois on Saturday appeared to be the start of a here-we-go-again performance from the up-and-down quarterback. The first-year starter...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette moves the ball upfield during the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s comeback victory over Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Twitter users went after Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras early in the game when Iowa was trailing Illinois 14-0. Following the team's 35-21 comeback victory, in which Petras...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Spencer Petras looks sharp after early struggles against Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2020

Twitter accounts from Iowa fans were steaming after Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras struggled early against Illinois. Petras was sacked on the first drive, and his passes were off target as the...

Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) is tackled by Iowa defenders during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Iowa’s comeback victory extends team’s winning streak to five games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Much like dropping two games to start the season has turned into a lengthy winning streak, falling behind by two scores early against Illinois didn’t derail the No. 19 Iowa football...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Dec. 5, 2020.

Hawkeyes overcome early deficit, defeat Illini for fifth consecutive victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Earlier this season, the Hawkeyes lost after leading 17-0 in the first quarter. On Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Iowa overcame an early 14-0 deficit and defeated Illinois 35-21. The...

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