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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 punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

No. 16 Iowa football beats Illinois, 15-13, after trailing majority of game, clinches Big Ten West division

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 18, 2023

The Iowa football team defeated Illinois, 15-13, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division for the first time since 2021.  Hawkeye quarterback Deacon Hill continued his streak...

Iowa football fans line up outside Kinnick Stadium before a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Illinois in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Photos: Tailgate – No. 16 Iowa vs Illinois

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 18, 2023

Football fans gathered around Iowa City to tailgate before a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Illinois on Saturday. Before the game, The Hawkeye’s record sits at 8-2 and the Fighting Illini sits...

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans tries to tackle Minnesota running back Sean Tyler during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Tyler had 23 rushing yards. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive end Joe Evans’ safety

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 18, 2023

It didn't take long for Iowa defensive end Joe Evans to excite the Black and Gold faithful in his final game at Kinnick Stadium. On third-and-12 in Illinois' opening drive, the 6-foot-2, 252-pounder...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands off the ball to running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Johnson carried the ball nine times for 26 yards.

Live updates | No. 16 Iowa football’s Senior Day matchup against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 18, 2023

IOWA CITY, IA – The 16th-ranked Iowa football team will host Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium. Sitting at 8-2 overall with a 5-2 mark against conference opponents, the Hawkeyes have...

Connor Colby, second from left, and other Iowa offensive linemen walk onto the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Aug. 11.

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

The Daily Iowan: If you didn’t play football, what would you be doing on Saturdays? Connor Colby: I would probably be watching football. Who’s your favorite team? I was a Steelers fan...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Taylor’s longest punt was 49 yards.

Where and when to watch Iowa battle Illinois on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

The No. 16 Iowa football team will look to clinch the Big Ten West title on Saturday against Illinois. The Hawkeyes will be without perhaps their best player in star cornerback Cooper DeJean, who suffered...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill prepares to catch a snap during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Hill threw for 223 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 12 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

Illinois @ No. 16 Iowa Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (39-21): Iowa – I made a mistake last week. Never underestimate Kinnick.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (34-26): Iowa – Buy your tickets...

Northwestern punter Hunter Renner punts the ball as Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher attempts to block it during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher finds progress in the details

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher isn’t afraid to design his own future, even when the world around him paints a different picture. Driving home from Minnesota State University, Mankato with his parents...

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 12 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 17, 2023

Power Rankings Ohio State—Can Ohio State and Michigan just play each other already? Michigan — Eyes on your own paper, Jim.  Penn State —  Maybe the lights were too bright for the...

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Wimsatt threw for 93 yards and an interception. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 12 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 17, 2023

Pete Ruden's (19-11, $1,722) Picks: Iowa -3 Iowa has a commanding lead in the Big Ten West standings, and unlike last year, I don’t see the Hawkeyes letting it slip away.  In 2022, all Iowa...

Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

Five things to watch ahead of Iowa football’s game against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 17, 2023

1. Repeat offensive performance The most shocking aspect of Iowa’s 22-0 win wasn’t the Hawkeye defense’s first shutout, but rather the offensive resurgence. Just a week removed from putting...

Contributed photo of Kid Captain Cooper Estenson and Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson.

Kid Captain Cooper Estenson brings unconditional joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Cooper Estenson found out he would be an Iowa football Kid Captain on April 24. That same date a year later, the 11-year-old will ring the bell at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital,...

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