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

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Tre Boston of the Carolina Panthers tackles George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27 at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes perform on NFL stage

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

Iowa is gaining a reputation around the college football world as “Tight End U.” With George Kittle finding success and T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant beginning their NFL careers, the Hawkeyes have...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles MTSUs Gregory Grate, Jr. 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.

Goodson continues to excel in freshman campaign

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 21, 2019

He’s what wide receiver Brandon Smith calls a “human joystick.” True freshman Tyler Goodson has grown to become a favorite both in the Hawkeye locker room and to those who look at the program...

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.

Hawkeyes ready to take on red-hot Illini

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2019

The Iowa football program is embodied by the swarm. Players side-by-side, hands interlocked with the teammates next to them, moving as one unit onto the field at Kinnick Stadium after AC/DC and Metallica...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Three-year starter Stanley set to suit up for final Kinnick game

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 20, 2019

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has started in 36 consecutive games for Iowa. Now, the Kinnick Stadium piece of his collegiate career is coming to close. In the past three years, Stanley has thrown for...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 12

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 12

November 20, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's win over Minnesota, storming the field after the Hawkeyes beat the Gophers, and gives its predictions for Iowa's upcoming matchup with Illinois.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Wisconsin’s Taylor makes history, Michigan ‘getting better’

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 19, 2019

No one can stop Jonathan Taylor. The Wisconsin running back’s consistency and dominance — which is usually under-the-radar — headlined the news last weekend, as he took down long-standing college...

Iowa LB Amani Jones almost blocks a punt during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Hawkeye special teamers set for Senior Day in Kinnick

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 19, 2019

Thousands of hours spent in the weight room, training room, position meetings, and practices will be recognized on Saturday. When Illinois visits Iowa City, Iowa’s seniors will run on to the field...

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Welch returns to field with confidence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 18, 2019

When Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch traveled to where it all started for his final game in his home state, he couldn’t do anything. Welch, an Iola, Wisconsin, native was forced to watch from the side...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa rushes the passer during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Epenesa finished with 2.5 sacks on the day.

Epenesa named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 18, 2019

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been named the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Week after he helped the Hawkeyes take down No. 7 Minnesota 23-19 on Nov. 16, the conference announced Monday. Epenesa...

Iowa wideout Nico Ragaini lunges for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The 21-yard catch was one of only two on the day for Ragaini.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Minnesota

November 17, 2019

Offense — B+ Iowa’s offense didn’t produce eye-popping numbers from a yardage standpoint, but it did just enough in the first half to break the cold stretch it had been going through. The Hawkeyes’...

Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Nov.16. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Iowa defense saves day against Minnesota

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

A.J. Epenesa is a name that offenses fear, double-teaming him — even triple-teaming him at times — to keep him from wrecking too many quarterbacks this season. Minnesota was no different, as it...

Minnesota coaches watch game action during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Ruden: Iowa proves it’s the nation’s best spoiler

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 17, 2019

A few weeks ago, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron went viral on Twitter when he said in his trademarked Cajun accent, making the words almost incomprehensible, “Welcome to Death Valley, where opponents’ dreams...

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