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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dives over other players during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette suspended for Michigan State game following OWI arrest

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been suspended for the team's Week 3 game against Michigan State following his arrest Sunday morning for operating while intoxicated. At 1:27 a.m. Sunday,...

Iowa Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette dodges Northwestern’s Defensive Back Cameron Ruiz during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football player Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrested for OWI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 1, 2020

Iowa football player Ihmir Smith-Marsette was arrested for operating while intoxicated in Iowa City only hours after the team's 21-20 loss to Northwestern. At 1:27 a.m. Sunday, Smith-Marsette, 21,...

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.

Social media reactions following Iowa’s loss to Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

The Iowa football team sits at 0-2 on the 2020 season after losing 21-20 to Northwestern Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Late in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes led 17-0, but the Wildcats responded...

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.

Late interceptions by Spencer Petras seal Hawkeye loss on Halloween

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 31, 2020

Halloween was frightening this year for Hawkeye fans, especially between about 4:30 and 6 p.m. A stagnant second-half performance from Iowa’s offense that included multiple turnovers from starting...

Iowa Defensive Lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) and Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon tackle Northwestern Quarterback Peyton Ramsey during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa fails to finish for second week in a row, falls to 0-2 on the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

The final time Iowa came close to scoring against Northwestern on Saturday was also a fitting representation of the team’s 21-20 loss. Kicker Caleb Shudak, who the coaches put in because of the...

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.

Early lead not enough as Hawkeyes drop home-opener to Wildcats

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

An early 17-0 lead wasn't enough for Iowa as the Hawkeyes lost their home-opener to the Northwestern Wildcats, 21-20, in Kinnick Stadium. After Northwestern muffed a punt at its own seven-yard line...

Players kneel and stand for the national anthem before the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Head Coach Kirk Ferentz did not kneel for the anthem. Iowa is leading Northwestern with a score of 20-14 at the half. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

More than two dozen Iowa football players kneel during national anthem

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2020

More than two dozen Iowa football players knelt during the playing of the national anthem before Saturday's game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium. The team has been discussing what it would...

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.  Iowa is leading Northwestern with a score of 20-14 at the half. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Northwestern, 20-14, at halftime

Robert Read and Chris Werner October 31, 2020

After a strong first quarter, the Iowa football team leads Northwestern 20-14 at halftime. The Hawkeyes scored 17 points in the game's first 15 minutes and shut out the Wildcats. Northwestern responded...

Empty stands at Kinnick Stadium are seen on what would have been the football season opener on Saturday Sept. 5, 2020.

Hawkeye traditions on hold as Iowa prepares to host home football game with no fans in attendance

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 29, 2020

Howard Samek had attended 494 consecutive Hawkeye football games, home and away, dating back to 1979. That streak was disrupted this fall. It still remains on hold. The Big Ten announced on Aug....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

On the Line: Week 2

October 29, 2020

Northwestern vs. Iowa Robert Read, Pregame Editor (1-4): Iowa — David Bell just scored another touchdown. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (3-2): Iowa — Never thought I’d say this, but Iowa’s...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a game against Ohio State at Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Week 2 scouting report: Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 29, 2020

Northwestern had the worst passing offense in the Big Ten by far last season. This season, the Wildcats may have found their quarterback. Peyton Ramsey threw for 6,581 yards and 42 touchdowns in...

Penn State head coach James Franklin. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Around the Big Ten: Week 2

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 29, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State— Any team that makes Nebraska look that bad deserves respect. Michigan— Showed up big in prime time. Purdue— Beat Iowa without Rondale Moore or Jeff...