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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 Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dodges Northwestern’s Defensive Back Cameron Ruiz during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns to Iowa’s depth chart following suspension

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

A star player returns to the field for the Hawkeye football team in Week 4. Ahead of the team’s game against Minnesota on Friday, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is back on Iowa’s depth...

Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro and Chargers defensive back Desmond King react differently after Pineiro missed the would-be game-wining kick. The Bears lost to the Chargers 17-16 at Soldier Field.

Former Hawkeye Desmond King makes immediate impact for Titans

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 9, 2020

Former Iowa defensive back Desmond King had a pedestrian 2020 season — until Sunday. It ended quickly in King’s first appearance as a member of the Tennessee Titans. After playing the first...

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.

Hawkeye football player Daraun McKinney enters NCAA transfer portal

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

Iowa cornerback Daraun McKinney has entered the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the fourth Hawkeye football player to enter the portal in the past two weeks. McKinney, a redshirt freshman, was part...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones takes a handoff during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Iowa’s Charlie Jones named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

Iowa wide receiver and punt returner Charlie Jones has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Jones returned a punt 54 yards for a touchdown...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Grading Iowa’s performance in a dominant victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2020

All three phases of the game were working for Iowa in a 49-7 victory over Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Week 3. The victory is the first for the Hawkeyes as the team improves to 1-2 on the...

Iowa wideout Brandon Smith runs after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Smith caught Petras lone touchdown pass.

By the numbers | Where the Hawkeyes succeeded against the Spartans

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2020

Iowa football bucked its losing trend on Saturday with a 49-7 over Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium. All three phases of the game were successful for the Hawkeyes. The game was Iowa’s first victory...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Goodson and fellow back Mekhi Sargent each ran for 2 scores.

Opinion | Hawkeyes dominate in game they desperately needed

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 8, 2020

In Iowa’s 21-20 loss to Northwestern last week, two passes by quarterback Spencer Petras deflected off the hands of tight end Sam LaPorta and were intercepted by Wildcat defenders at crucial times...

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 proves pivotal in win over Michigan State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2020

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi had his homecoming game at Iowa on Saturday. The Clive, Iowa, native was set to follow up on his winning performance against Michigan the week before. The...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

It took three tries, but the Iowa football team is in the win column this season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 49-7 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium to move to 1-2 on the season. Iowa scored...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones takes a handoff during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Charlie Jones shows off skillset in big game against Michigan State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2020

Charlie Jones didn't catch a pass on Saturday, but the wide receiver may have been the player of the game in Iowa's 49-7 blowout victory over Michigan State. Jones accounted for 143 all-purpose...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Hawkeyes excel in all three phases for dominant victory over Spartans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

A lively ground attack, a special teams score, a pick six — the Iowa football team did it all Saturday in a dominating 49-7 victory over Michigan State. And the Spartans don’t have any points coming...

Iowa wideout Brandon Smith runs after a catch during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Smith caught Petras lone touchdown pass.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Michigan State

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist November 7, 2020

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