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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Illinois players break up a huddle before the game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Around the Big Ten: Week 14

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 26, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Chase Young has only played in nine games and still has 16.5 sacks this season. 2. Penn State Losing to the No. 2 team on the road last week, and the opposing...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost speak before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Week 14 scouting report: Nebraska

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 26, 2019

After entering the season ranked and with high expectations of leading the Big Ten West, Nebraska has fallen far short of its goals. The beginning of the end came on Sept. 7, when it fell to Colorado...

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

One-on-one with Iowa defensive end Amani Jones

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 26, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you could be any movie character, who would choose? Amani Jones: I would probably have to say Scooby Doo. Scooby Doo, that’s my favorite childhood favorite movie cartoon, all of...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Stone becomes latest in long line of standout Iowa defensive backs

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2019

Geno Stone only had one Power 5 offer out of high school. The New Castle, Pennsylvania, native never received a scholarship offer from his home school, Penn State. Another Big Ten team — Michigan...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan named finalist for Lou Groza Award

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2019

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been named one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced on Monday. Georgia’s Rodrigo Blankenship...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan points to the stands during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Duncan scored two field goals during the first quarter, scoring the first six points in the game for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Duncan earns second Big Ten Player of the Week honor

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 25, 2019

Keith Duncan added to his historic season on Monday by winning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this season. In Iowa's 19-10 win over Illinois, Duncan hit four of his six...

Iowa free safety Geno Stone walks by downed Illinois quarter back Brandon Peters during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Illinois (11/23/19)

Katina Zentz and Wyatt Dlouhy November 23, 2019

Iowa toppled Illinois 19-10 for a Senior Day victory on Saturday. The win, which was led by a stellar defensive performance, ended the Illini’s four-game winning streak.  

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Goodson rushed twenty-one times for fifty-two yards, averaging 1.8 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Illinois

Pete Ruden and Robert Read November 23, 2019

Iowa picked up a 19-10 win over Illinois on Saturday, ending the Illini's four-game winning streak. With it being Senior Day and setting the stage for the regular-season finale against Nebraska on Nov....

Iowa line backer Kristian Welch rushes Illinois quarter back Brandon Peters during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Welch dominates in Senior Day victory

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2019

It’s second down, the final few ticks are winding down on the play clock. Iowa football fans are already standing and applauding their Hawkeyes, who momentarily would move to 8-3 after beating Illinois,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hugs his mother, Donita, during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley builds on legacy with Senior Day win

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 23, 2019

Nate Stanley walked into the press conference after his final game at Kinnick Stadium, his eyes red and wet, holding back tears. Iowa had just beaten Illinois, 19-10, to end the Illini’s four-game...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Illini in Kinnick finale

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 23, 2019

Iowa ended its Kinnick Stadium schedule on a high note on Nov. 23. Behind the arm of Nate Stanley and another stellar performance from the defense, the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois, 19-10, to end the...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts an extra point during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan breaks Big Ten single-season field goal record

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 23, 2019

Keith Duncan keeps writing his name in the record books. After hitting his 26th field goal of the season — and third of the game — against Illinois on Nov. 23, Duncan slid into first place in Big...

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