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The Daily Iowan

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 Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football ranked No. 24 in first College Football Playoff rankings of the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 24, 2020

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 24 in the country in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings this season. After an 0-2 start, the Hawkeyes are 3-2 after three consecutive blowout...

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff tackles Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Martinez rushed a total of 44 yards.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes preparing for two QBs, Nixon’s phone blowing up after pick six

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 24, 2020

For the second week in a row, the Iowa football team doesn’t know who its opponent will start at quarterback. Last week, Will Levis got the start for Penn State against Iowa, although he was benched...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker (1) pushes Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) out of bounds during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | Hawkeyes could have folded after 0-2 start, but chose to dominate instead

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 23, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Back-to-back losses by a combined five points to begin a shortened, eight-game regular season could have spiraled into a disaster for the Iowa football team. Because an 0-2...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Iowa’s 41-21 victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 22, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For the third week in a row, the Iowa football team's report card is favorable. That will happen when you defeat a rival for the first time in a decade. The Hawkeye blew out...

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Devyn Ford (28) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 22, 2020

The Iowa football team dominated Penn State in Beaver Stadium on Saturday on its way to a 41-21 victory. The Hawkeyes improve to 3-2 on the season after starting the year 0-2. Iowa's statistics...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Caziah Holmes (26) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Notebook from State College: Nick Niemann is a tackling machine, Iowa remains ‘QB sneak U’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 22, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — With just under a minute remaining in the first half of Iowa’s 41-21 victory over Penn State on Saturday, Nittany Lion head coach James Franklin faced a fourth-and-2 from his...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Caziah Holmes (26) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa snapped its six-game losing streak against Penn State with a 41-21 victory over the Nittany Lions in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes ran for 175 yards and four...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) pressures during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Fourth quarter turnovers, dominant defensive line play seals Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 21, 2020

Daviyon Nixon has had a decorated football career, but there was one thing he had yet to accomplish on the gridiron: scoring a touchdown. That changed in Iowa's 41-21 victory over Penn State on...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes snap losing streak against Nittany Lions, Ferentz hits milestone in the process

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa’s victories in Happy Valley under Kirk Ferentz tend to be memorable, and Saturday was no different. Iowa hadn’t defeated Penn State since 2010, and hadn’t won in...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) drops back to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa defeats Penn State 41-21 for Kirk Ferentz’s 100th Big Ten win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa football team defeated Penn State 41-21 Saturday at Beaver Stadium to improve to 3-2 on the season. The victory is head coach Kirk Ferentz's 100th against a Big Ten...

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Devyn Ford (28) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Halftime reactions: Fierce run game, stout defense put Iowa up 24-7

Robert Read and Chris Werner November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa leads Penn State 24-7 at halftime and is two quarters of good football away from improving to 3-2 on the season. The Hawkeyes ran for three touchdowns in the first two...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker (1) pushes Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) out of bounds during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Tyler Goodson makes a defender miss, scores first Iowa touchdown of the day

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tyler Goodson is a problem for opposing defenses. He showed why once again with a touchdown to start the second quarter against Penn State. After the Nittany Lions went on...