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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

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson walks back onto the field after an incomplete pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hockenson, Espenesa honored following Iowa’s thrashing of Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 19, 2018

It was a busy Monday for Hawkeye football following its 63-0 demolition of Illinois Nov. 17. Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson was announced as a finalist for the Mackey Award that is given to the best...

Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenessa returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawkeyes taste victory champagne

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —After three-straight losing efforts, the Hawkeyes finally come up with a 63-0 victory over Illinois (4-7, 2-6 in Big Ten) Iowa's victory was also a milestone win for head coach, Kirk...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

More snaps, more production for Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Noah Fant was non-existent in Northwestern’s division-clinching 14-10 win over Iowa on Nov. 10. In a one-score game, Fant played just nine snaps in the second half. Through the entire...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Illinois

November 17, 2018

Noah Fant has played 28 snaps. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - After a week of (deserved) criticism, head coach Kirk Ferentz has played tight end Noah Fant on all but four of Iowa's offensive snaps in the first half. Fant...

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...