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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 22, 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 22, 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...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Wisconsin defeats Iowa, 28-17

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 22, 2018

https://youtu.be/UMRPH5Gb0dw After a head-scratching loss at home to BYU, Wisconsin bounced back at Kinnick on Sept. 22, beating Iowa, 28-17. The Hawkeyes held a 17-14 lead until the Badgers drove...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Halftime reactions – Wisconsin vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden September 22, 2018

Iowa’s run defense looked better on last two Wisconsin possessions, but it has been shaky otherwise. After holding opponents to just 42 yards per game on the ground in nonconference action, Iowa gave...

Referees attempt to spot the football during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14.

Iowa vs. Wisconsin: A Battle for the West

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

The game that Hawkeye fans have been waiting for is finally here. Iowa (3-0) will take on No. 18 Wisconsin (2-1) under the lights at Kinnick on Saturday night in a game that could have major implications...

Fans storm the field on Nov. 4, 2017 after Iowa defeated Ohio State, 55-24.

A look back at the best of Kinnick Stadium under the lights

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2018

Kirk Ferentz and Company are no stranger to the magic that Kinnick Stadium holds during night games. With No. 18 Wisconsin coming into town this weekend for a 7:35 p.m. kickoff, the 18th night game in...