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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

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...