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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

The Daily Iowan

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) reacts to the tackle of Wisconsin wide receiver Jordan DiBenedetto (31) by teammates during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s 28-7 victory over Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team defeated Wisconsin 28-7 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. After an 0-2 start, the Hawkeyes finished the regular season 6-2. Iowa led 6-0 at half, but scored three touchdowns...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) catches an interception during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Defense dominates in Iowa’s 28-7 win over Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

Whenever Iowa and Wisconsin meet, one thing always seems to be a given – the squad that plays better defense will control the game. In the last 18 meetings between the Hawkeyes and the Badgers, the...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) does a backflip into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Hawkeye offense sticks the landing in second half, runs away from Badgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The first half of Iowa’s battle for the Heartland Trophy with Wisconsin on Saturday featured 13 combined punts, six combined points, and two offenses that were no match for the opposing team’s...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks a field goal at the end of the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. . Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa defeats Wisconsin for first time since 2015, extends winning streak to six games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team defeated Wisconsin 28-7 at Kinnick Stadium to finish the regular season 6-2. The Hawkeyes have won six games in a row on the season, and defeated the Badgers for the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Tyler Goodson breaks loose for 80-yard touchdown run late against Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

One play after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepted Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz in the end zone, running back Tyler Goodson broke free for an 80-yard touchdown to all but seal a Hawkeye...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette reaches for a pass during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Smith-Marsette scores 53-yard touchdown, appears to hurt himself on celebration in end zone

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The Iowa football team has finally connected on a deep ball. On first and 10 from the Hawkeye 47-yard line, quarterback Spencer Petras fired a deep pass to an open Ihmir Smith-Marsette downfield....

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette reaches for a pass during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Petras connects with Smith-Marsette for touchdown, Iowa lead extended to 14-0

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

Despite how unlikely it once seemed, a touchdown has been scored in the Iowa-Wisconsin game. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras connected with wide receiver Ihmir-Smith Marsette for a 19-yard score....

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 in punting battle

Robert Read and Austin Hanson December 12, 2020

No. 16 Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 at halftime in a game full of three and outs and punting through two quarters. The two teams have combined for 178 yards of total offense in the first half. Both...

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.

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football team closes regular season against Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team (5-2) is on a five-game winning streak heading into its matchup with Wisconsin (2-2) to close the regular season. The two teams are battling for the Heartland Trophy,...

Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium.

On the Line: Week 8 game picks

DI Staff December 10, 2020

No. 16 Iowa vs. Wisconsin Robert Read, Pregame Editor (17-16): Iowa — It’s about time. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (20-13): Iowa — Time to party like it’s 2015. Isaac Goffin, Assistant...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone makes a tackle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22.  The Hawkeye defense had a total of 67 tackles.

Week 8 scouting report | Wisconsin

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2020

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2) have been playing on and off in 2020, literally. Wisconsin’s first game of the season was against Illinois, which it won 45-7, but the Badgers canceled their contests...

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Around the Big Ten Week 8: Where to watch the Iowa-Wisconsin football game.

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State The Buckeyes aren’t CFP material. There, I said it. Indiana No Penix, no problem. Northwestern Not my Big Ten West champion. Iowa We...

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