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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Wisconsin players hoist the Heartland Trophy during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Iowa has yet to win at Wisconsin since 2015. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 27-7 loss to Wisconsin. Offense — F Oof. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field before a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Opinion | The Iowa offense is bad, and it might not be getting any better

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Kirk Ferentz smirked and let out a somber laugh at the postgame podium when he was informed that Iowa fans weren’t thrilled over the Hawkeyes’ offensive output in a 27-7 loss...

Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III makes a catch over Iowa defensive back Dane Belton during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Davis III averaged 11.8 yards per reception. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football still alive in Big Ten West title race, but division now up for grabs

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 31, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Fans have stormed the field in two of Iowa football’s games this season. The first time the Hawkeyes had to fight through a sea of fans to get to the locker room was Oct. 9. Fans...

Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson catches a touchdown during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Ferguson caught three passes for 13 yards and one touchdown. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football team drops to No. 19 in Associated Press poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

The Iowa football team dropped 10 spots to No. 19 in the Week 10 Associated Press poll after losing to Wisconsin, 27-7, in Madison on Saturday. The Hawkeyes were ranked No. 2 in the nation after...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones walks off the sideline with his helmet during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football struggles on offense, falls to Wisconsin, 27-7

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wisc. —  In a cramped media room at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, five Iowa football players and their head coach, Kirk Ferentz, solemnly addressed reporters. Ferentz and others almost...

Wisconsin fullback John Chenal fights for yards during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — The No. 9 Iowa football team lost, 27-7, to Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes only compiled 156 yards of total offense. Iowa is now 6-2 on the season...

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi fights for yards during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Badgers bully Hawkeyes, hand Iowa second consecutive loss

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Iowa’s offense provided Hawkeye fans with plenty of scares in a 27-7 loss to Wisconsin that was perfectly suited for Halloween weekend. The No. 9 Hawkeyes (6-2 overall, 3-2 Big...