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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 enters the field during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Race to Big Ten West title tightens for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

Before Week 11 of the college football season began, there was a four-way tie at the top of the Big Ten West Division standings. Iowa, Purdue, Wisconsin, and Minnesota all boasted 4-2 conference records. When...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Goodson rushed for 59 yards on 18 carries.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Iowa football team ranked No. 18 in Week 12 Associated Press Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2021

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 18 in the Week 12 Associated Press poll after defeating Minnesota, 27-22, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes moved up one spot from last week's poll....

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla drops back to pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla picks up win in first-ever start for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla had played in just seven games as a Hawkeye prior to Iowa football’s Nov. 13 game against Minnesota. In the seven games he played, Padilla never walked onto...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta catches a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to the Iowa football team’s 27-22 win over Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2021

The No. 20 Iowa football team improved to 8-2 on the season and 5-2 in Big Ten play with a 27-22 win over Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Iowa ensured that the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy...

Iowa defensive backs Henry Marchese and Jack Koerner carry the Floyd of Rosedale after a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Iowa defeated the Gophers for the seventh straight year. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Iowa defeats Minnesota for seventh consecutive year, keeps Floyd Of Rosedale in Iowa City

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2021

The Floyd of Rosedale Trophy is staying in Iowa City for another year. The No. 20 Iowa football team defeated Minnesota, 27-22, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday for its seventh consecutive win in...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson carries the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Johnson scored one touchdown with two receptions and 34 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Watch: Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson evades tacklers for touchdown

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2021

Minnesota's defenders thought they had tackled Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson. They hadn't. The freshman pass catcher hauled in a wide receiver screen on the left side of the field that appeared...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

Watch: Alex Padilla gives Iowa lead over Minnesota with 72-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Jones

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2021

The Hawkeyes have the lead back. Quarterback Alex Padilla delivered a 72-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Charlie Jones with 11:51 remaining in the third quarter to put Iowa on top of Minnesota,...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones dives for a catch during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

Halftime reactions | No. 20 Iowa football team trails Minnesota, 13-10

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2021

Iowa hadn't trailed Minnesota in football since 2016 coming into Saturday's contest. The Gophers ended that streak in the final seconds of the first half at Kinnick Stadium. A Minnesota field goal...

Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Live updates | No. 20 Iowa football takes on Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

The No. 20 University of Iowa football team will take on Minnesota in a matchup that could prove pivotal in the race for the Big Ten West Division title Saturday. The Hawkeyes and Golden Gophers are...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferenzt and members of the Iowa football team walk onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Minnesota football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 12, 2021

The No. 20 Iowa football team is seeking to extend its winning streak over Minnesota in a clash between the Big Ten West rivals at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes have won six straight...

Iowa kid captain Lucas Moore and family pose with head coach Kirk Ferentz during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Lucas Moore combines love of drumming and football with the Hawkeyes

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor November 11, 2021

The coming weekend will be filled with excitement for Kid Captain Lucas Moore. His fun-filled day will begin by meeting the Hawkeye Marching Band drumline, followed by an opportunity to be the center...