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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Daviyon Nixon named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, other Hawkeye defenders honored by conference

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 16, 2020

Iowa junior defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon has been named the Big Ten Conference Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and the Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) makes a touchdown after an 80 yrd. drive to the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Iowa football remains No. 16 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa football team remains No. 16 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Hawkeyes defeated Wisconsin 28-7 at Kinnick Stadium last week to close out the regular season....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

12 Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten Offensive honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

Per a Big Ten Conference release, 12 University of Iowa football players have earned All-Big Ten Offensive honors. Running back Tyler Goodson and offensive linemen Tyler Linderbaum and Alaric Jackson...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game canceled

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa-Michigan Champions Week football game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Wolverine program. This is the first time an Iowa game has been canceled...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) makes a touchdown after an 80 yrd. drive to the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Grading Iowa’s performance in its 28-7 victory over Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

Iowa defeated Wisconsin 28-7 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium to extend its winning streak to six games and finish the regular season 6-2. Following an 0-2 start to the season, the Hawkeyes have had...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Hawkeyes raise Heartland Trophy for the first time in five years

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 13, 2020

Prior to their 28-7 win on Saturday, the Hawkeyes hadn’t defeated the Badgers in five years. After the victory, Iowa's trophy case is full for the first time since 2015. Kirk Ferentz's Hawkeye...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa defensive back Brenden Deasfernandes (left) and defensive back Matt Hankins (right) make snow angels on the field after the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Opinion | Iowa flipped its season following 0-2 start, can continue hot streak

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The Iowa football team’s season flipped after its 0-2 start. After months of speculation that a season would even take place, and a summer of turmoil for the program, the Hawkeye football team...

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Iowa football will host Michigan for Champions Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The Iowa football team will host Michigan next Saturday as part of the Big Ten's Champions Week, the conference announced Sunday. The matchup at Kinnick Stadium will start at 6 p.m. and will air...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) reacts to the tackle of Wisconsin wide receiver Jordan DiBenedetto (31) by teammates during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s 28-7 victory over Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team defeated Wisconsin 28-7 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. After an 0-2 start, the Hawkeyes finished the regular season 6-2. Iowa led 6-0 at half, but scored three touchdowns...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) catches an interception during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Defense dominates in Iowa’s 28-7 win over Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

Whenever Iowa and Wisconsin meet, one thing always seems to be a given – the squad that plays better defense will control the game. In the last 18 meetings between the Hawkeyes and the Badgers, the...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) does a backflip into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Hawkeye offense sticks the landing in second half, runs away from Badgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The first half of Iowa’s battle for the Heartland Trophy with Wisconsin on Saturday featured 13 combined punts, six combined points, and two offenses that were no match for the opposing team’s...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks a field goal at the end of the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. . Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa defeats Wisconsin for first time since 2015, extends winning streak to six games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team defeated Wisconsin 28-7 at Kinnick Stadium to finish the regular season 6-2. The Hawkeyes have won six games in a row on the season, and defeated the Badgers for the...