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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs from pressure during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Iowa football notebook | Adrian Martinez out against the Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 22, 2021

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter for the Cornhuskers, will not play on Friday against Iowa because of a shoulder injury he suffered against Wisconsin over the weekend, head...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates a touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Bruce had two receptions on the day for 45 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Photos: No. 17 Iowa football vs. Illinois

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith November 20, 2021

No. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 33-23 in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. This was the last home game of the season. The longest return on the day was by Iowa wide...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones hurdles over Illinois defensive back Christian Bobak during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Charlie Jones records 100-yard kickoff-return touchdown on Senior Day

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 20, 2021

Charlie Jones just needs some blockers and open grass ahead of him. The Hawkeye senior got both of those things during a kickoff return on Saturday afternoon in a 33-23 Iowa victory over Illinois. With...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to the Iowa football team’s 33-23 win over Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team rallied from a 10-0 deficit to defeat Illinois, 33-23, on Senior Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. A kickoff return touchdown by Charlie Jones and a pick six by Jack...

Iowa players celebrate linebacker Jack Campbell’s interception and touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa rallies from early deficit, defeats Illinois to stay alive in Big Ten West race

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

Kirk Ferentz’s postgame press conference had barely begun before the 23rd-year Iowa head coach admitted that his team’s win over Illinois wasn’t exactly pretty. Hawkeye quarterback Alex Padilla...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates a touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Illinois, 17-13

Robert Read and Chris Werner November 20, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team leads Illinois, 17-13, at halftime of a Senior Day game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Illinois jumped out to a 10-0 lead at the 3:20 mark of the first quarter. Then,...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs the ball down the field after a kick return during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa’s Charlie Jones returns kickoff 100 yards for touchdown against Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz joked earlier in the week that his team's kickoff return unit had the week off because of the strength of Illinois' kicker's leg. Well, Ferentz was wrong. Senior wide...

Iowa huddles up before lining up on the line during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | No. 17 Iowa football team faces Illinois on Senior Day

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team faces off against Illinois in a Senior Day game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Iowa (8-2 overall, 5-2 Big Ten) has defeated Illinois (4-6, 3-4) in seven consecutive...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates with his father after a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Goodson’s longest carry went for 41 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Illinois football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 19, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team returns to Kinnick Stadium for a Senior Day matchup against Illinois on Saturday. The Hawkeyes have defeated the Fighting Illini in seven straight meetings, and Illinois...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta fights for extra yards during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 12 games

DI Staff November 18, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Illinois matchup — as well as four other contests — below. Illinois...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones puts his hands up to catch a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Jones caught two passes for 106 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Charlie Jones, Riley Moss open to 2022 return to Iowa football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021

Wide receiver Charlie Jones and cornerback Riley Moss will run out of the Kinnick Stadium tunnel as seniors when the Hawkeyes take on Illinois on Saturday. While the two will be honored during Iowa’s...