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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 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...

Iowa wideout Nico Ragaini scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes would fail the point-after attempt.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 16, 2019

Minnesota walked into a dangerous place on Saturday. With special blackout uniforms that included new black pants, the Hawkeyes downed the previously undefeated Gophers 23-19, ending their perfect season...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley makes a pass 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)

Offense leads Hawkeyes over Gophers

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 16, 2019

In Iowa’s 23-19 win over No. 7 Minnesota on Saturday night, an offense that showed glitters of potential a week ago showed up in full force right out of the gate to beat an undefeated foe in Kinnick...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson 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)

Successful opening drive leads to win over top-10 Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 16, 2019

It looked like Iowa’s same old offense, the same old start to a game, the same old performance against a ranked team after only one play. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley overthrew wide receiver Ihmir...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes end Gophers’ perfect season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 16, 2019

Iowa fell behind in the Big Ten West by a wide margin with a loss to Wisconsin on Nov. 9, but that didn't matter when the Hawkeyes took on Minnesota at Kinnick Saturday. Iowa got off to a hot start...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Week 12 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Minnesota

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser November 16, 2019

Hawkeyes' first drive leads to success Iowa couldn't have started on a much better note against Minnesota on Saturday. After Nate Stanley underthrew Ihmir Smith-Marsette on a deep ball on the first...

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 to play against Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 16, 2019

Iowa will get a key senior back into its lineup against Minnesota on Saturday. Middle linebacker Kristian Welch is set to return against the Gophers, according to Iowa Radio, giving the Hawkeyes a boost...

Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Which teams will make the College Football Playoff?

November 14, 2019

LSU After getting over the hump of beating Alabama, LSU has established itself as the best team in college football. The Tigers have beaten four teams that were ranked in the top 10 at the time of...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins celebrates an interception during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes forced two turnovers on the night.

On the Line: Week 12

November 14, 2019

No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 7 Minnesota Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (24-21): Minnesota — Good thing I have $0 riding on this. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (27-18): Iowa — 2017. 55-24. That's all I have to...