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Prepping for Pregame: Episode 6

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 6

October 8, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's first loss of the season that came at the hands of Michigan on Oct. 5 and its upcoming matchup against Penn State on Saturday. With the game against the Nittany Lions being...

Ohio State head coach, Ryan Day, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Purdue slipping, Ohio State only getting started

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 8, 2019

The Big Ten football schedule is in its prime state in 2019, bringing all the drama and intrigue fans would expect. No one can seem to take down Ohio State even though five conference programs find...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Hawkeyes focused on putting Wolverines behind them

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 8, 2019

After dropping an ugly, tightly-contested game this past weekend against Michigan, the matchup won’t be any easier for the Iowa football team this week. No. 10 Penn State will face off against the...

Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell Jr. celebrates his touchdown during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Former Hawkeye Derrick Mitchell Jr. dies from injuries sustained in car accident

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 8, 2019

Former Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell Jr. has died at age 24 after suffering injuries from a car accident, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Tuesday. Mitchell played at Iowa from 2013-16. "Way,...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa pursues the quarterback during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Epenesa, D-line continue to make impact

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 7, 2019

Now that it’s 2019, A.J. Epenesa can be found at the edge of Iowa’s defensive line on almost every play.  That’s a big improvement from last year when he was only guaranteed to be on the field...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley falls to the turf during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Michigan

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 6, 2019

Offense- D Iowa’s offense against Michigan in one word: bad. Nate Stanley threw 3 interceptions, and he was under pressure all game, leading to 8 sacks for the Wolverine defense. Seemingly every...

Michigan linebacker Jordan Glasgow sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines celebrated homecoming and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-3.

Ruden: Offense needs improvement but season isn’t over

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 6, 2019

When I first walked into Michigan Stadium’s press box on Oct. 5, I was impressed. On my first visit to Ann Arbor, The Big House already made a favorable impression from the second I saw it, and the atmosphere...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone attempts to intercept a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Iowa’s secondary and defense gave the offense a chance against Michigan

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 6, 2019

Going into the Oct. 5 matchup against Michigan, one of the biggest areas of concern for Iowa was its secondary. But at the end of the day, the Wolverines tallied only 147 passing yards and didn’t...

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Defense succeeds, offense struggles, Iowa moves forward

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 5, 2019

If Iowa had even a quarter of the yards it posted against Middle Tennessee a week ago, its game against Michigan on Oct 5 would have looked a lot different. The box score negates the need for any type...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser October 5, 2019

Iowa suffered its first loss of the season against Michigan on Oct. 5, and the Hawkeyes discussed their thoughts after the game. Offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs on the offensive line's performance “I...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley falls to the turf during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Stanley, offensive line fall short in loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 5, 2019

Nate Stanley didn’t look like he did in Iowa’s previous four games. Before Saturday, he hadn’t made any major mistakes, and he hadn’t thrown a single interception. That changed fast. Facing...

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