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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 Linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Amani Hooker (27)during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann to miss time with leg injury

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann will miss a couple weeks with a leg injury suffered on the last play against Wisconsin, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz said on his weekly teleconference. Barrington Wade...

DITV Football: Sept 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

Watch DITV Sports break down the loss of last Saturday's game.

Iowa's Nate Stanley lines up on offense during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Iowa football’s road to the Big Ten championship is a long one

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 24, 2018

After Iowa lost to Wisconsin in Kinnick, the road to the Big Ten West now runs through Madison. It’s still extremely early in the season, and college football is unpredictable, but the loss to the Badgers...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) prepares to make a pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 31-21. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Former Hawkeye C.J. Beathard takes over for 49ers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 24, 2018

On Sept. 23, San Francisco starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers' coaching staff feared the worst, and on Monday, NFL Insider Adam Schefter...

Iowa's Nate Stanley lines up on offense during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Report card: How did Iowa football look against Wisconsin?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

Offense: B Nate Stanley didn’t put up the numbers he did against Ohio State in 2017, but his outing against the Badgers was one of his best games in a Hawkeye uniform. His passes combined with Iowa’s...

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor catches a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Hensley: The Big Ten West is Wisconsin’s to lose now

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

One game doesn’t define a season. But Iowa’s loss to Wisconsin sure sets it back in 2018. Iowa’s season isn’t over by any means. There are eight regular-season contests remaining, and the Hawkeyes...

Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook drops back during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Hornibrook’s big day against Hawkeye football comes at a big time

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 23, 2018

Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook isn’t on any Heisman Watch lists like Badger running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor, who broke the FBS record for most rushing yards in a season by a freshman in...

Twitter reactions from Wisconsin's win over Iowa

Twitter reactions from Wisconsin’s win over Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

Last 3 punt returns by Iowa: Turnover Fair catch inside 3 yard line Turnover This may be how the Big Ten West was lost. — Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) September 23, 2018 That's...

Referees perform a video review after Iowa punt returner Kyle Groenwing fumbled during a return during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Special-team mistakes cost Iowa in loss to Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 23, 2018

The stands of Kinnick Stadium were striped with black and gold when Iowa took on Wisconsin under the lights Sept. 22, but the Hawkeyes ended up black and blue. Bruised by its own mistakes, Iowa fell...

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor catches a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Wisconsin’s dagger drive ruins Iowa’s hope for an upset

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 23, 2018

https://youtu.be/CHhuCHkIxv4 Iowa’s upset bid sailed just over linebacker Nick Niemann and into the arms of Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter in Kinnick...