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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'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 8, 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...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz paces the sidelines during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Hawkeye football’s ‘New Kirk’ aggressive approach has sparked excitement

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2018

The term “New Kirk” has taken Iowa football and its fans by storm, because newfound aggressive tactics have given the program an edge. On Oct. 6, Iowa’s field-goal unit went out onto the field and...

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks to throw against Louisville during the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida., on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Point-Counterpoint: Who will win the Heisman Trophy?

November 6, 2018

Tua Tagovailoa With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the Heisman Trophy contenders continue to dwindle down as Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has started to pull away from the pack. His...

Iowa tight end Noah Fantasias runs toward the end zone. during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Hawkeye football flushing the Boilermaker loss

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 6, 2018

Iowa’s gut-punch loss to Purdue essentially knocked it out of the race for the Big Ten West, barring a mathematical miracle, but there are still three games left, and, including a bowl game, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz watch the game during Iowa's game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

With the Big Ten Tournament out of reach, what is the next step for Hawkeye football?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 5, 2018

Now what? Iowa football sits at 6-3, in fourth place in the Big Ten West behind Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Purdue. The Hawkeyes had a prime shot at taking control of the Big Ten West, but a loss to...

Iowa punter Colten Rastetter punts the ball away during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys, 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football’s Colten Rastetter named to Ray Guy Award list

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 5, 2018

Nine games into his bounce-back campaign, Iowa punter Colten Rastetter has been named to the Ray Guy Award final candidate list. Rastetter is averaging 40.9 yards per punt, 3.1 yards more per kick than...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent scores a touchdown during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36, with a last second field goal.

Football grades for Iowa-Purdue

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 4, 2018

Offense: B Well, Iowa finally moved the ball with consistency, something it wasn't able to do against Penn State a week earlier. Nate Stanley threw for 275 yards and a touchdown, plus he added another...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant breaks free from an attempted tackle by Purdue cornerback Kenneth Major during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Hawkeye offense shows improvement in loss to Boilermakers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 4, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa didn’t get the result it wanted in its 38-36 loss to Purdue Nov. 3 and likely knocked itself out of Big Ten Championship contention, but there are still some positives to...