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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Prepping for Pregame: Episode 9

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 9

October 30, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's 20-0 victory over Northwestern on Oct. 26, along with media availability with defensive line coach Kelvin Bell, linebackers coach Seth Wallace, running backs coach Derrick Foster,...

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

Michigan, Illinois on the rise in Big Ten

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 29, 2019

A few teams in the Big Ten were, in a lot of ways, written off as recently as a month ago. But Michigan and Illinois are doing plenty to prove how football teams can morph and grow throughout a season. Illinois...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks a tackle during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Goodson rushed for a total of 58  yards.

Iowa football’s Goodson shining bright in ground attack

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 29, 2019

Iowa can only be partly happy with its run game right now. The Hawkeyes are averaging 3.9 yards per carry, which ranks 10th in the Big Ten — one spot ahead of Rutgers. But some of that can be attributed...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Golston, Epenesa take advantage of snap increase

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 28, 2019

In 2018, A.J. Epenesa and Chauncey Golston weren’t starters on what was possibly Iowa’s single strongest position group. Instead, Golston saw around 25 snaps per game on the defensive line, and...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson completes a carry during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Hawkeye rushing attack finally successful against Wildcats

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 27, 2019

The Iowa running backs produced a strong second-half performance against Northwestern on Oct. 26, ending Hawkeye rushing struggles against the Wildcats. Facing a Pat Fitzgerald-led Northwestern always...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Northwestern

October 27, 2019

Offense — B- Iowa’s offensive performance was highlighted by a 50-yard touchdown pass from Nate Stanley to Tyrone Tracy in which Tracy slipped out of a tackle and outran the Wildcat defense for...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent scores a touchdown during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Sargent carried the ball 46 yards, with the longest run at 13 yards.

Ruden: Iowa in perfect position ahead of Wisconsin game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 27, 2019

Don’t look now, but Iowa’s not in as bad of a spot as you would’ve thought scrolling through Twitter two weeks ago. If you clicked the blue icon with the white bird on your phone at any point...

Northwestern slotback Charlie Mangieri loses the ball as Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia collides with him during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Ojemudia had a total of three tackles during the game.

Photos: Iowa vs. Northwestern (10/26/19)

Katina Zentz and Megan Nagorzanski October 26, 2019

Iowa’s defense stepped up to keep Northwestern scoreless in a 20-0 win Saturday. The Hawkeyes ruined the Wildcats’ homecoming by holding them to just 138 passing yards and 64 rushing yards.  

Iowa players celebrate during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Northwestern

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills October 26, 2019

EVANSTON, ILL — Iowa took down Northwestern on its homecoming with a 20-0 victory in Evanston on Saturday. With a solid performance all the way around, the Hawkeyes discussed what went well in their...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Tracy steps up against Northwestern in Smith’s absence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 26, 2019

EVANSTON, Ill. — It looked easier than it should have. Surrounded by five purple Northwestern jerseys, Tyrone Tracy — starting in place of the injured Brandon Smith — hauled in a third-down pass...

Iowa linebacker Joe Evans attempts to run after Northwestern quarterback Aiden Smith during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Hawkeye defense shuts Wildcats out after strong week of practice

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 26, 2019

EVANSTON, Ill — Defensive end Chauncey Golston said Iowa defense’s second shutout of the season — which came in a 20-0 victory over Northwestern on Saturday — was in the works before the team even...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats 10-0 at half.

Hawkeyes topple Wildcats in Evanston

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 26, 2019

When Tyrone Tracy slipped past five Northwestern defenders to score Iowa's first points against the Wildcats on Saturday, it was over. The Hawkeyes went up 7-0 with the score and never looked back,...

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