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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) rushes with the ball for a first down in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports)

Opinion | Half the regular season is over for the Hawkeyes, and there are promising opportunities ahead

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 15, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa’s dominant 35-7 victory over Minnesota was important – and entertaining – for the Hawkeyes on a number of fronts. Two straight blowout victories to get back to .500? Check....

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports)

Hawkeyes gaining steam after two blowout victories

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 15, 2020

Iowa’s victory over Minnesota on Nov. 13 meant the Floyd of Rosedale trophy will stay in Iowa City for a sixth year in a row. The win was also the latest step for the Hawkeyes in turning their season...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) calls out a play in the huddle in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Grading Iowa’s performance against Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second week in a row, the Iowa football team's report card is reflective of the dominant performance it had. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-7, at TCF Stadium on Friday...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson (15) in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Offensive line critical to Hawkeyes’ success

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 14, 2020

Often overlooked and seldom talked about – unless a sack is given up or a penalty is committed – offensive linemen lie at the heart of every offense. For the 2020 Hawkeyes, the offensive line...

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) runs with the ball after an interception against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday, November 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

By the numbers | Iowa’s decisive victory over Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — The Iowa football team’s 35-7 rout of Minnesota on Friday night ensures that Floyd stays in Iowa City for the sixth consecutive year. The Hawkeyes dominated the Gophers at TCF...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) calls out a play in the huddle in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Following two close losses to begin its 2020 season, the Iowa football team is 2-2. Both Hawkeye victories over the past two weeks were blowouts, the latest one coming against the Gophers. Iowa...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) rushes with the ball for a first down in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Iowa rushing attack led by Goodson, Sargent continues to dominate

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 14, 2020

Iowa's ground game proved to be a scary sight for the Minnesota defense in the Friday the 13th matchup between the teams. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-7, for their sixth victory in a row...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of the line of scrimmage between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Hawkeye defense sinks Gophers, secures Floyd’s return trip to Iowa City

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 14, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — The game was decided, but the rivalry was still alive in the final seconds of Iowa’s 35-7 victory over Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday night. Down by five touchdowns with...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Iowa football defeats Minnesota for sixth season in a row

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — After an 0-2 start to the 2020 season, the Iowa football team is back to .500 after a dominating 35-7 victory over Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium. The Hawkeyes have defeated the Gophers...

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday, November 13, 2020 at TCF Bank Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Ihmir Smith-Marsette scores touchdown in first game back from suspension

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — It didn't take long for wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette to get involved with Iowa's offense again. The senior was suspended for last week's victory over Michigan State after he...

Nov 13, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY)

Halftime reactions: Iowa’s ground game dominating, penalties dooming Minnesota

Robert Read and Austin Hanson November 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — The Iowa football team leads Minnesota 14-0 at halftime after dominating on the ground in the first 30 minutes of play. The Hawkeyes have 122 yards of rushing offense compared to...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Keith Duncan nominated for Senior CLASS Award

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 13, 2020

  Iowa football kicker Keith Duncan has been nominated for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award per a Friday release. Duncan is one of 30 NCAA Division I FBS players to earn a nomination for the...

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