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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

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Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon goes to block Northwestern Running Back Isaiah Bowser during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon named Nagurski Finalist

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Daviyon Nixon, an Iowa junior defensive lineman, was named one of the five finalist for the 2020 Bronko Nagurski Trophy by the Football Writers Association of America on Wednesday. The trophy is...

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day. Ohio State pushed for a delay in the college football season, rather than the postponement the Big Ten decided on.

COVID-19 wreaks havoc on Week 8 of Big Ten football season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2020

After missing its Dec. 5 matchup with Maryland, Michigan football canceled its Dec. 12 game against Ohio State on Tuesday. Michigan cited the continued spread of COVID-19 in its football program as...

Iowa full back Monte Pottebaum (38) avoids Illinois linebacker Khalan Tolson (45) during the Iowa v. Illinois football game in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

Iowa football team ranked No. 16 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 16 in the third edition of this season's College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 35-21 in Champaign last week, their fifth consecutive...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Duncan was perfect on extra points but missed his lone field goal attempt from 37 yards.

Iowa football notebook: Duncan preparing for final home game, Ferentz speaks on Brents transfer

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

Keith Duncan’s career as a Hawkeye took off with a game-winning kick at Kinnick Stadium against No. 2 Michigan as a freshman in 2016. More than four years later, the senior kicker is preparing to...

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) is tackled by Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after catching a pass in the first quarter of their NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, on Thursday, November 28, 2019.

Hockenson shreds Bears to highlight Iowa’s NFL presence in Week 13

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 7, 2020

George Kittle is sidelined with an injury and has been for most of the 2020 season. But other former Hawkeye tight ends are producing highlight performances in his absence. T.J. Hockenson was one...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Daviyon Nixon named Outland Trophy semifinalist

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2020

Iowa junior defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon was named one of six semifinalists for the 2020 Outland Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Monday. The Outland Trophy is...

Iowa defensive back Julius Brents pushes past Indiana wide receiver Nick Westbrook during Iowas game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 42-16.

Iowa defensive back Julius Brents enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2020

Iowa defensive back Julius Brents has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, becoming the fifth Hawkeye to enter the portal since the start of the 2020 season. The Des Moines Register first reported...

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

Iowa football’s Chauncey Golston named Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2020

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston was named as one of the 24 semifinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy on Monday. The award, presented at the end of the season, is given to the best IMPACT player...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraskas WanÕDale Robinson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. IowaÕs defense sacked Martinez three times.

Nixon, Taylor named college football award semifinalists

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2020

Iowa junior defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon and freshman punter Tory Taylor have been named semifinalists for major college football awards given to players at their respective positions. Nixon is one...

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...

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