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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 running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Grading Iowa’s performance in a dominant victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

All three phases of the game were working for Iowa in a 49-7 victory over Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Week 3. The victory is the first for the Hawkeyes as the team improves to 1-2 on the...

Iowa wideout Brandon Smith runs after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Smith caught Petras lone touchdown pass.

By the numbers | Where the Hawkeyes succeeded against the Spartans

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2020

Iowa football bucked its losing trend on Saturday with a 49-7 over Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium. All three phases of the game were successful for the Hawkeyes. The game was Iowa’s first victory...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Goodson and fellow back Mekhi Sargent each ran for 2 scores.

Opinion | Hawkeyes dominate in game they desperately needed

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 8, 2020

In Iowa’s 21-20 loss to Northwestern last week, two passes by quarterback Spencer Petras deflected off the hands of tight end Sam LaPorta and were intercepted by Wildcat defenders at crucial times...

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 proves pivotal in win over Michigan State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2020

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi had his homecoming game at Iowa on Saturday. The Clive, Iowa, native was set to follow up on his winning performance against Michigan the week before. The...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

It took three tries, but the Iowa football team is in the win column this season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 49-7 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium to move to 1-2 on the season. Iowa scored...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones takes a handoff during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Charlie Jones shows off skillset in big game against Michigan State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2020

Charlie Jones didn't catch a pass on Saturday, but the wide receiver may have been the player of the game in Iowa's 49-7 blowout victory over Michigan State. Jones accounted for 143 all-purpose...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Hawkeyes excel in all three phases for dominant victory over Spartans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

A lively ground attack, a special teams score, a pick six — the Iowa football team did it all Saturday in a dominating 49-7 victory over Michigan State. And the Spartans don’t have any points coming...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Iowa defeats Michigan State, picks up first victory of 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

After losing close game in both of the first two weeks of the season, the Iowa football team blew out Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday for the team's first victory of the season. The...

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