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The Daily Iowan

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

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...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Purdue

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 20, 2019

Offense — C+ The Hawkeye offense scored two touchdowns against Purdue, which is more than it did in its previous two games combined. It also scored more points against the Boilermakers (26) than...

Iowa defensive lineman John Waggoner celebrates during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Ruden: Big Ten West a different kind of wild

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 20, 2019

Cue the Titanic music. Watch Illinois’ game-winning field goal over to beat formerly undefeated Wisconsin. Combine both. Enjoy. With the Illini downing the mighty Badgers in Champaign, the Big Ten...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs the ball during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Stanley proves he’s all-in for his team

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 20, 2019

It’s no secret that through his three years as Iowa’s starting quarterback, Nate Stanley has grown into the playmaker and leader that the Hawkeyes need at the helm. On Oct. 19 against Purdue, he took...

Iowa players react to wide receiver Brandon Smith's catch during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Purdue

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser October 19, 2019

Iowa found a way to get back to winning on Saturday, downing Purdue, 26-20. Both sides of the ball did just enough to help the Hawkeyes overcome a late run by the Boilermakers. Iowa head coach Kirk...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins loses the ball during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Turnovers save the day for Iowa

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 19, 2019

On the first drive of the second quarter, Geno Stone forced a fumble on Purdue’s Amad Anderson at Iowa’s nine-yard line. Matt Hankins recovered it in what would be the biggest, potentially game-defining...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss prepares to defend during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Moss learns from experience in win over Purdue

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 19, 2019

From 2001-02, there was a man who wore a black Iowa jersey with a white No. 33 on the front and back rocketing across the field. After winning a Super Bowl and NFL Defensive Player of the Year honor...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan punts the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Hawkeyes down Boilermakers for Homecoming victory

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 19, 2019

Despite a low-scoring first half that saw Iowa hold a 9-7 lead, the Hawkeyes opened it up a little more in the second to topple Purdue, 26-20, on Saturday. Once again, the defense led the way for Iowa,...