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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

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Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse (40), Iowa defensive end Matt Nelson (96), and Iowa defensive end Sam Brincks (90) look back towards their bench during a game against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Kinnick Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Defensive gaps lead to loss against Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2018

Iowa’s defense turned leaky for the Northwestern running game, and that ultimately led to a momentum shift in the wrong direction for the Hawkeyes in Kinnick on Nov. 10. The defense was strong in the...

Northwestern wide receiver Bennnet Skowronek catches a touchdown pass 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)

Iowa gives Northwestern a trip to Indianapolis

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2018

There are two ways to come out of the tunnel before a game: hyped or complacent. Iowa was the latter in its 14-10 loss to Northwestern — its third straight — in which the offense made too many mistakes...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette holds the ball after catching a pass during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Disappearing act for Hawkeye offense in third-straight conference loss

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 10, 2018

After putting up 36 points against Purdue last week, Iowa left its offense in West Lafayette. Clayton Thorson forced a bad ball right into the hands of Iowa safety Geno Stone, setting Iowa up at the...

Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Northwestern clinches the West, defeats Iowa, 14-10

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 10, 2018

If you like offense, you probably didn't enjoy Northwestern's 14-10 win over Iowa on Nov. 10. Both teams struggled to move the ball consistently, but in the end, the Wildcats made the plays when they...

Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 14-10. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Northwestern

November 10, 2018

Iowa's defense looks much better than last week. Well, Northwestern's offense isn't as potent as Purdue's, but regardless, Iowa's defense looks a lot sharper than it deep a week ago. Iowa held Northwestern...

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) runs the ball against Wisconsin in the first half on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

College Football Week 11: Michigan sits atop the Big Ten

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (8-1): Beating Penn State by 35? Pretty good. 2) Ohio State (8-1):  Beating Nebraska by 5 at home? Could be better. 3) Wisconsin (6-3): The Big Ten is so jacked...

Iowa's Colten Rastetter punts during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.

Hawkeye punter Colten Rastetter’s new mindset key to bounce-back season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

A lot can happen in a year. The watch list for the Ray Guy Award, an honor given to the best college punter in the country, came out Monday, and Hawkeye Colten Rastetter’s name made the cut. Flash...

Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) throws a pass during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 31, 2018. Notre Dame won, 31-21. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

By the numbers: Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2018

Northwestern is no longer a dark horse to win the Big Ten West. With only three games left, it’s moving closer and closer to that prize. After losing three straight following an opening win against...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

One-on-one with Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

The Daily Iowan: If you could watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be? T.J. Hockenson: Moneyball is pretty good.   DI: If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you...

Iowa players enter the field 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.

On The Line – Week 11

November 9, 2018

Northwestern at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 28-17): Iowa - I’m just glad basketball is finally back. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 30-15): Iowa - “Last week took an L, but this week we bounce...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Iowa football ready to handle Northwestern

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

Disappointing. That is how Hawkeye fans might describe the last two weeks of football, and by extension, the season. While a 6-3 record is nothing to laugh at, it doesn’t live up to the expectations...