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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

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...

Greg Suckow, known as Hawkeye Elvis, tailgates with friends he met through Twitter.

Hawkeye fans, players face effects of social media

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

Tailgating has always been a pivotal experience on Hawkeye football Saturdays. But for some, this old tradition has taken a more modern twist. Greg Suckow — better known as Hawkeye Elvis — regularly...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck cheers on players after scoring during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 12

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Ohio State perfectly executed an onside kick up 14-0 against Maryland. I think that explains Buckeye football pretty well. 2. Minnesota Whoa. 3. Penn...

Week 12 scouting report: Minnesota

Week 12 scouting report: Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 14, 2019

After nine games, we can officially say Minnesota is for real. Coming off a 31-26 upset of No. 5 Penn State in Minneapolis, the Gophers shot up the AP Poll, going from No. 13 to No. 7. Minnesota...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner flies over Penn State running back Devyn Ford during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

One-on-one with Iowa safety Jack Koerner

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 14, 2019

The Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of football? Jack Koerner: Outside of football? I like to watch movies. I’m a pretty big fan of movies, and you know, play the occasional...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone makes a tackle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22.  The Hawkeye defense had a total of 67 tackles.

Iowa football aims to spoil Minnesota’s perfect record

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2019

Iowa football’s trophy case is three-quarters of the way full at the moment, and the Hawkeyes will look to keep it that way against No. 7 Minnesota. Iowa has already competed in two trophy games this...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley points out a linebacker during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24.

Iowa football gears up for another November top-10 matchup

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 13, 2019

The last time Iowa played an afternoon game in Kinnick Stadium against a top 10 team, quarterback Nate Stanley and company erupted for a 55-24 win over Ohio State in 2017 to knock it out of the College...

Minnesota head coach, P.J. Fleck, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Gophers, Buckeyes near Indianapolis

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 12, 2019

There are only five Power 5 teams that remain undefeated on the season, and two of them are in the Big Ten. Minnesota and Ohio State own the top spots in their respective conference divisions, and both...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 11

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 11

November 12, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's loss to Wisconsin on Nov. 9 and its upcoming matchup with Minnesota. The group also talks about the criticism quarterback Nate Stanley has received and Iowa's Mount Rushmore...