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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 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.

Tyler Goodson breaks loose for 80-yard touchdown run late against Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

One play after Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepted Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz in the end zone, running back Tyler Goodson broke free for an 80-yard touchdown to all but seal a Hawkeye...

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette reaches for a pass during the first 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

Smith-Marsette scores 53-yard touchdown, appears to hurt himself on celebration in end zone

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The Iowa football team has finally connected on a deep ball. On first and 10 from the Hawkeye 47-yard line, quarterback Spencer Petras fired a deep pass to an open Ihmir Smith-Marsette downfield....

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette reaches for a pass during the first 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

Petras connects with Smith-Marsette for touchdown, Iowa lead extended to 14-0

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

Despite how unlikely it once seemed, a touchdown has been scored in the Iowa-Wisconsin game. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras connected with wide receiver Ihmir-Smith Marsette for a 19-yard score....

Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first 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

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 in punting battle

Robert Read and Austin Hanson December 12, 2020

No. 16 Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 at halftime in a game full of three and outs and punting through two quarters. The two teams have combined for 178 yards of total offense in the first half. Both...

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.

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football team closes regular season against Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 12, 2020

The No. 16 Iowa football team (5-2) is on a five-game winning streak heading into its matchup with Wisconsin (2-2) to close the regular season. The two teams are battling for the Heartland Trophy,...

Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium.

On the Line: Week 8 game picks

DI Staff December 10, 2020

No. 16 Iowa vs. Wisconsin Robert Read, Pregame Editor (17-16): Iowa — It’s about time. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (20-13): Iowa — Time to party like it’s 2015. Isaac Goffin, Assistant...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone makes a tackle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22.  The Hawkeye defense had a total of 67 tackles.

Week 8 scouting report | Wisconsin

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2020

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2) have been playing on and off in 2020, literally. Wisconsin’s first game of the season was against Illinois, which it won 45-7, but the Badgers canceled their contests...

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.

Around the Big Ten Week 8: Where to watch the Iowa-Wisconsin football game.

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State The Buckeyes aren’t CFP material. There, I said it. Indiana No Penix, no problem. Northwestern Not my Big Ten West champion. Iowa We...

UI quarterback Drew Tate evades Ohio State defensive end Mike Kudla in the second half of the Hawkeye's victory over Ohio State on Oct. 16, 2004. Tate passed for 331 yards with three touchdowns, rushed for 24 yards with one touchdown and completed 26 of 39 passing attempts.

One-on-one with former Iowa quarterback Drew Tate

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 10, 2020

The Daily Iowan: Thinking back to that Iowa-Wisconsin matchup in 2004, do you remember anything leading up to the game, whether it’s in practice or anything that week, knowing what you guys had at...

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.

Goodson, Sargent bring lightning, thunder to Hawkeye backfield

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 10, 2020

It’s a relationship of balance. Tyler Goodson and Mekhi Sargent are a productive running back combination for Iowa again this season. Goodson is the shifty speed back, Sargent provides the...

Iowa and Wisconsin line up before a play during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes seeking to stomp losing skid to rival Badgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 10, 2020

By the end of his tenure as Iowa’s offensive line coach in the 1980s, Kirk Ferentz would have loved if the Hawkeyes could play the struggling Badgers twice in one season. But times have changed,...

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) looks into the backfield during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Nick Niemann a productive leader on Iowa’s defense during career senior season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Saturday is Senior Day for the Iowa football team, and it will honor 22 seniors before facing Wisconsin. One of those seniors is linebacker Nick Niemann. The Sycamore, Illinois, native has played...