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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a ball during training camp at UCHealth Training Center on Aug. 11, 2019 in Englewood, Colo.

Fant struggles, Hockenson excels in Week 12 of NFL season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2020

Just as Thanksgiving has come and gone, so too has Week 12 of the NFL season — in which some Hawkeyes shined and others struggled. Fant leads Broncos in receiving in unusual loss to Saints With...

Spectators and players do the Hawkeye Wave during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

UI athletics department reports six positive COVID-19 tests out of 346 conducted tests

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 346 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 23-29 and received six positive tests and 340 negative tests, the department announced on Monday. As...

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)

Duncan named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2020

Iowa football's Keith Duncan has been named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week per a conference release. Duncan shares the honor with Michigan State's senior kicker Matt Coghlin – who converted...

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.

Terry Roberts contributing as special teams ace for Hawkeye football

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2020

In the fourth quarter of the Iowa-Nebraska game, Iowa’s Terry Roberts was in the right place at the right time. But the special-team ace didn’t do that by accident. After the Hawkeyes went three-and-out...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Opinion | Appreciating an entertaining Black Friday in Hawkeye sports

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 29, 2020

Of course – because it is 2020 and all – a Zoom conference stands out as the most memorable part of what was an already entertaining Black Friday in Hawkeye sports. About four hours after Keith...

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraska's WanÕDale Robinson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. IowaÕs defense sacked Martinez three times.

Grading Iowa’s victory over Nebraska on Black Friday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 28, 2020

The No. 24 Iowa football team defeated Nebraska 26-20 in Kinnick Stadium on Black Friday to win its fourth game in a row on the season and improve to 4-2. The Hawkeyes have now defeated the Cornhuskers...

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

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Nebraska

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2020

For the fourth straight week, the No. 24 Iowa football team won a game, as it defeated Nebraska 26-20 on Friday. The Hawkeyes are now 4-2 on the season, which also includes wins over Michigan State,...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs from pressure during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s 26-20 victory over Nebraska on Black Friday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The No. 24 Iowa football team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 26-20 victory over Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Black Friday. The Hawkeyes have won six straight games over the Cornhuskers in...