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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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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...

Tre Boston of the Carolina Panthers tackles George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27 at Levi's 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 MTSU's 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 19, 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...