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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

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Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 tackles Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees #19 along the sidelines during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football seeks revenge on Northwestern

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

In last season’s meeting between Northwestern and Iowa, Wildcat quarterback Clayton Thorson launched a 32-yard touchdown pass to a diving Bennett Skowronek in the fourth quarter, posting the go-ahead...

Iowa players run onto the field before the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

On the Line: Week 9

October 24, 2019

No. 20 Iowa vs. Northwestern Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (20-15): Iowa — Northwestern practices on a beach and plays in a high school. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (21-14): Iowa — Don't make me regret...

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

One-on-one with Iowa offensive tackle Alaric Jackson

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 24, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you could listen to one music artist for the rest of your life, who would you choose?Alaric Jackson: Drake. I was born in Canada   DI: What’s the best Halloween costume...

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.

Around the Big Ten: Week 9

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Bug Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Rumor has it, Ohio State is playing the Miami Dolphins next week. If the Dolphins lose, they get relegated to the Big Ten and the Buckeyes take their spot in...

With two seconds left on the clock going into the play, Iowa wide receiver Marvin McNutt catches a 7-yard touchdown pass from Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi to win the game against Michigan State on Oct. 24 in East Lansing. The 15-13 victory gave the Hawkeyes an 8-0 record for the first time in school history.

Remembering the 2009 Iowa football team through the players’ eyes

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2019

“Here’s the snap. Stanzi on a quick slant has McNutt. Caught, touchdown Iowa! Marvin McNutt on the catch, on the final play of the game! The Hawkeyes defeat Michigan State, 15-13!” Nearly 10 years...

Willy the Wildcat cheers after a Northwestern touchdown during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Week 9 scouting report: Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

After beating Purdue last week and Illinois showing up to beat Wisconsin, Iowa looks to continue its bid for a Big Ten West title Saturday against Northwestern. Looking at this year’s Wildcat team,...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith catches a touchdown pass during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Iowa’s offense finds ways to replace Smith

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 23, 2019

After Brandon Smith’s fourth-quarter injury against Purdue Oct. 19 and the official word that he would be out for multiple weeks, Iowa’s offense is pegged with one question: how can it replace one...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 8

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 8

October 22, 2019

The Force discusses what went right and what went wrong in Iowa's 26-20 win over Purdue on Oct. 19. The staff also discusses what the Hawkeyes need to do to leave Evanston with a win over Northwestern...

Illinois head coach, Lovie Smith, speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Injuries and late-game losses headline Big Ten

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 22, 2019

After a weekend full of mayhem for the Big Ten, the West is looking to be more of a dogfight than first expected. Only three teams in the conference remain undefeated: Ohio State, Penn State, and Minnesota....

Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Iowa’s run defense, receiver depth key against Northwestern

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2019

Northwestern clinched the 2018 Big Ten West title at Kinnick Stadium last season after downing the Hawkeyes, 14-10, in an ugly game for both sides. The Wildcats paraded around the field celebrating...

LB Dillon Doyle celebrates during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Iowa defense’s young players step up

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 21, 2019

When Iowa’s defense took the field against Purdue on Oct. 19, No. 34 was nowhere to be found. Despite Kristian Welch getting listed as a captain earlier in the week, he didn’t step on the Kinnick...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith completes a catch during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Smith, Welch left off Iowa football’s depth chart

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 21, 2019

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith and middle linebacker Kristian Welch were not listed on the Hawkeyes' two-deep depth chart that was released Monday. Smith went down in Iowa's 26-20 win over Purdue...