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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

Northwestern defensive lineman Joe Gaziano tackles Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Iowa’s offense looks to get back on track on the road

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 16, 2018

For the first time since 2012, Iowa football has lost three-consecutive conference contests. 2012 was Iowa’s first season with offensive coordinator Greg Davis (sorry for the nightmarish flashbacks,...

The Iowa offensive line squares up against the Northwestern defense during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

On The Line – Week 12

November 16, 2018

Iowa at Illinois Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 30-20): Iowa – Will Noah Fant get more than three targets? Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 32-18): Iowa – Lovie Smith couldn’t beat the Colts in Super...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs away from a defender during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

One-on-one with Hawkeye wide receiver Nick Easley

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

Daily Iowan: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Nick Easley: Yes, because it’s between bread.   DI: Best sandwich place in Iowa City? Easley: Nodo, I love Nodo.   DI: Go-to shower song? Easley:...

Iowa long snapper Tyler Kluver makes a reception off of a trick play on fourth down during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

3 former Iowa football players present new Hawkeye podcast

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 16, 2018

Tyler Kluver was a long snapper who had a separate persona for Iowa fans as a special-team folk hero after a clutch trick-play reception set up a Hawkeye touchdown against Ohio State last season, becoming...

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg pulls in a catch during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

By the numbers: Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

After a string of tough losses to some of the best teams in the Big Ten, Iowa now gets a chance to face off against a cellar dweller in Illinois. For the Illini, it’s been a season that their fans have...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

College football Week 12: the Big Ten is embarrassing

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (9-1): Can we skip everything and fast forward to Michigan vs. Ohio State? 2) Ohio State (9-1):  See above. 3) Penn State (7-3): A season in which Penn State...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Hawkeyes look to fix the run game production

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2018

Iowa’s running game needs only 336 more net yards to surpass last season’s total, but it  must perform better than it did against Northwestern. But if Northwestern is as bad as it gets for Iowa’s...

Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher #51 celebrates after 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)

Northwestern overcomes adversity to win West

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 14, 2018

As the sound of basketballs and Christmas carols grow louder, the college-football season comes down to the wire. Now, with just under two weeks left until the season finale, the Big Ten picture is taking...

The Iowa offensive line squares up against the Northwestern defense during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Iowa football looks to improve run while getting back to the basics

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

Just three weeks ago, hopes of a Big Ten Championship appearance were vividly swimming around the minds of Hawkeye football fans, and now, disappointment has been woven into the fabric of the season. After...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Iowa football’s run game falters

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

Three weeks ago, the Hawkeyes were sitting at 6-1 with thoughts of winning the West and, if the stars aligned just right, a chance at their very first playoff appearance. Now, three losses later, Iowa...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) hands off to Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Football report card: Iowa vs. Northwestern

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 12, 2018

Offense C-  This offense has been inconsistent all season, and the Nov. 10 game was a prime example of that. Iowa had a two-play touchdown drive in the third quarter, and it looked like the offense...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant hurdles a defender during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Hensley: Iowa needs more Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 12, 2018

The best coaches and systems in the country get the ball into the hands of their best players. It’s simple, really — if you’ve got a player who’s an obvious mismatch, you figure out a way to get...