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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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Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Week 3 scouting report: Michigan State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 5, 2020

Through two games, Michigan State has been one thing – inconsistent. The Spartans opened the season with a 38-27 home loss to the now 1-1 Rutgers Scarlet Knights. They followed that performance...

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.

On the Line: Week 3

DI Staff November 5, 2020

Michigan State vs. Iowa Robert Read, Pregame Editor (2-8): Iowa — I mean, maybe? Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (5-5): Michigan State — I’m going to regret this pick later, aren’t I? Isaac...

The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

One-on-one with former Iowa quarterback Chuck Long

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 5, 2020

The Daily Iowan: It's been a little over 35 years since the naked bootleg play [in 1985 against Michigan State] if you can believe it. Is your memory of that play still crystal clear? Chuck Long:...

During the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Taylor off to successful start as Iowa’s punter

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 4, 2020

Iowa’s freshman punter Tory Taylor isn’t a traditional college football player. Taylor is 23 years old, and before the Hawkeyes’ 2020 season-opener against Purdue, he had never stepped foot inside...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Big Ten notebook: Wisconsin cancels another game, Northwestern aiming for 3-0 start

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 3, 2020

Iowa is 0-2 to start the season, which is a story in itself. But the Big Ten does not revolve around the Hawkeyes — there are 13 other teams in the conference. Wisconsin continues to deal with...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team 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.

Iowa football notebook: Ferentz expects Smith-Marsette back after one-game suspension, talks MSU matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 3, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz took the podium for his weekly in-season press conference on Tuesday and started it off with a remark fit for the day. “Happy Election Day,” Ferentz said...

Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season.

Kittle could miss rest of season, King traded to Titans

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 2, 2020

As the NFL reached the halfway point of its unpredictable and turbulent 2020 season, former Hawkeye players made headlines around the league for a variety of different reasons. Three tight ends...

Kinnick Stadium, home to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, is seen on a sunny Saturday, game day afternoon. Tailgating has looked a lot different recently in the light of COVID-19, as both the streets and the stands remain empty. The Hawks are playing Northwestern.

University of Iowa students flock to downtown Iowa City to watch Iowa football

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter November 1, 2020

Iowa football hosted its first home game of the 2020 season on Halloween, which ended in a tight loss against Northwestern. Though students were not allowed to watch the game in Kinnick Stadium or...

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 a bright spot in Iowa football’s Week 2 loss

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 1, 2020

Iowa has had its share of problems two games into the 2020 football season, but defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon hasn’t been one of them. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder recorded one of his best games...

Iowa Running Back Tyler Goodson makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Goodson’s was the second touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

By the numbers | Iowa football through two games of the season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 1, 2020

After dropping its first two games of the year for the first time since 2000, failure to finish close games, and an inability to generate much offense in the final two quarters have emerged as early-season...

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.

Grading Iowa’s Week 2 performance against Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

Despite leading 17-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Iowa football team lost, 21-20, against Northwestern in Week 2 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are 0-2 on the season. Here’s how The...

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.

Opinion | The Big Ten West is wide open, but Iowa isn’t part of the race

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

The Big Ten West is a mess. The same can be said about Iowa through two weeks of the season. The division is as open as it could be. Wisconsin could be sidelined for weeks because of a COVID-19...