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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 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...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Week 13 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Illinois

Pete Ruden and Robert Read November 23, 2019

Chunk plays boost Hawkeye offense On fourth-and-6 from the Illinois 31, Iowa needed points out of what had been a solid opening drive. Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley had previously completed an 18-yard...

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

One-on-One with Iowa offensive guard Kyler Schott

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2019

The Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time? Kyler Schott: I love fishing, ice fishing too. I play video games here and there. Nothing too crazy, but I like to play those....

Illinois RaVon Bonner runs the ball during the Iowa/Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 63-0, to snap a 3-game losing streak.

Week 13 scouting report: Illinois

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 21, 2019

Many Iowa fans wrote its game against Illinois off before the season started, but as the Illini find themselves on a four-game winning streak, several things are going right for them as the season winds...

Penn State running back Journey Brown (left) and offensive lineman C.J. Thorpe celebrate a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Around the Big Ten: Week 13

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Ohio State has been No. 1 all year, and it will be No. 1 for the rest of the year. 2. Penn State Penn State’s playing Ohio State in the real Big Ten Championship...

Iowa players stand for the national anthem during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

On the Line: Week 13

November 21, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. Illinois Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (27-23): Iowa — I was never trying to win this stupid contest in the first place. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (31-19): Iowa — Hawks. Robert...

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