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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

Iowa captains (from left) Bryan Mattison, Mike Humpal, Albert Young and Tom Busch take the field during the coin toss of overtime play against the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007.

One-on-one with former Iowa linebacker Mike Humpal

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 3, 2020

The Daily Iowan: What do you remember about that 2007 game? I know Illinois was ranked. And you guys were underdogs, but you came out with the win. Mike Humpal: I remember a few things in general....

Illinois running back Reggie Corbin catches a pass during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Corbin rushed 38 yards throughout the game.

On the Line: Week 7 game picks

DI Staff December 3, 2020

No. 19 Iowa vs. Illinois Robert Read, Pregame Editor (14-15): Iowa — Five in a row. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (18-11): Iowa — Petras > Peters. Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor...

Iowa line backer Kristian Welch rushes Illinois quarter back Brandon Peters during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Week 7 scouting report | Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 3, 2020

Prior to the 2019 season, Illinois football hadn’t made a bowl game in five years. Last season, the Fighting Illini secured a bowl invitation with a 6-6 overall record – meeting the six-win criterion...

Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Around the Big Ten Week 7: Where to watch the Iowa-Illinois football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State — Can the Buckeyes make it to Indianapolis? COVID-19 is the only thing in their way. Northwestern — You lost to a team that wore uniforms that bad? Wisconsin...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Once a defensive lineman and now an elite center, players like Tyler Linderbaum are ‘few and far between’

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2020

Tyler Linderbaum has only been Iowa’s starting center for 19 games but is already one of the best players — if not the best — at his position in the nation. The characteristics necessary to attain...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley surveys the defense during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Stanley was sacked twice in the Hawkeyes win.

Despite losing record, Illinois presents a challenge for Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2020

Both teams in Champaign are going to try to establish their rushing attacks on Saturday, and both have had success doing so throughout the 2020 season. This weekend’s Iowa-Illinois football matchup...

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.

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon added to Bednarik Award Watch List

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

Iowa defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon has been added to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Thursday. The award is presented to the most outstanding defensive player...

Photo of Jack Heflin. Contributed.

Heflin quickly impacting Hawkeye football program

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 2, 2020

When Jack Heflin first arrived in Iowa City, bonding with his teammates wasn’t possible. The defensive tackle entered the transfer portal May 11, and just 10 days later, he officially transferred...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts celebrate the win after a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Big Ten football notebook: COVID-19 takes control of the standings

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 1, 2020

Back in mid-September, when the Big Ten reversed course and decided to have a 2020 football season after previously deciding against it, one of the added rules was that a team had to play in at least...

Iowa tackle Alaric Jackson throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Hawkeye quarterback Spencer Petras was only sacked once on the day.

Iowa football ranked No. 19 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 1, 2020

After defeating Nebraska 26-20 on Black Friday to improve to 4-2 on the season, the Iowa football team is ranked No. 19 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras leads a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Iowa football notebook: Staying on the field a win for the Hawkeyes, team moving forward after undefeated November

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 1, 2020

The Iowa football team winning four straight games to improve to 4-2 on the season is an accomplishment, but in 2020, so is playing six weeks in a row. With the cancellation of this week’s Northwestern-Minnesota...

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