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The Daily Iowan

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 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

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Iowa defeats Michigan State, picks up first victory of 2020 season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

After losing close game in both of the first two weeks of the season, the Iowa football team blew out Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday for the team's first victory of the season. The...

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.

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Michigan State, 35-0, at halftime

Robert Read and Isaac Goffin November 7, 2020

Iowa has three touchdowns on offense and one on both defense and special teams in the first half to lead Michigan State 35-0. After an 0-2 start, Iowa is on track to pick up its first win of the...

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss (33) celebrates an interception with teammates Jake Gervase (30) and Geno Stone (8) during Iowa’s game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Charlie Jones takes punt return to the house, Riley Moss follows that up with pick six

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

Michigan State faced fourth down deep in its own territory and had to punt the ball back to Iowa. The Hawkeyes rushed the punt, and Spartan punter Bryce Baringer got off a line drive punt quickly. Charlie...

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

Brandon Smith goes up high for second TD reception of the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

On third and 12 from Michigan State's 14-yard line, Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras dropped back and lobbed up a pass to wide receiver Brandon Smith. The 6-foot-2, 215 pound receiver went up and grabbed...

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates a run in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Trevor Ruszkowski - USA TODAY)

Early scoring drive puts Iowa up 7-0 over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 7, 2020

The Iowa football team went three-and-out on both of its first drives to begin its games against Purdue and Northwestern. Against Michigan State, Iowa started with a commanding scoring drive. The...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa football team hoping to avoid 0-3 start heading into Michigan State matchup

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2020

In the shortened 2020 Big Ten regular season, the third game of the season may have bigger implications than in other seasons for Iowa (0-2). With a 24-20 loss at Purdue and a 21-20 loss versus...

Iowa Quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras put to test early in starting tenure

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2020

The Iowa football team is 0-2 for the first time since 2000, but there’s confidence, despite the criticism he’s received, that first-year starting quarterback Spencer Petras can lead the Hawkeyes...

Members of the media record Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Around the Big Ten: Week 3

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 5, 2020

Big Ten power rankings Ohio State — At least this is normal. Wisconsin — It would be nice the see the Badgers play again. Indiana — “You’re probably wondering how I got here…” ...