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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

Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, right, and Nebraska head coach Mike Riley greet each other on the field before the Gophers took on Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

No problems, except for performance

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 15, 2017

Since 1968, the Nebraska football team has missed just two bowl games — one in 2004 and again in 2007. Currently sitting at 4-6, it is likely that the Huskers will make that No. 3. After a 54-21 beatdown...

Iowa's Sam Brincks (90), Ben Niemann (44), and Bo Bower (41) walk off the field during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa linebackers ready for final game at Kinnick

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 15, 2017

On Saturday, three players responsible for 799 tackles over the past four seasons will make their final entrance to AC/DC’s “Back in Black” at Kinnick. Iowa’s game against Purdue is Senior Day,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is hit after fumbling the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes’ loss against Wisconsin a historic letdown

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 14, 2017

After one of the best wins in the Kirk Ferentz era in which the Hawkeye offense exploded for 487 yards and looked phenomenal against Ohio State, very few would have predicted a letdown such as the one...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley attempts to avoid the blitz during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa was two different teams in Ohio State, Wisconsin games

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 13, 2017

While Wisconsin may not have necessarily been a trap game, that’s kind of what it felt like when the Iowa football team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to take on the No. 6 Badgers. With the high of...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley (25) is tackled by Wisconsin's Ryan Connelly (43) just shy of the end zone during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye offense MIA in Madison

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 13, 2017

For those trying to put Iowa’s 38-14 loss to Wisconsin into perspective, here’s a comparison for you. Former Hawkeye C.J. Beathard, now the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, threw an 83-yard...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Defense not enough to put out the Wisconsin fire

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 11, 2017

  MADISON, Wis. — Iowa’s defense did everything it possibly could to keep Wisconsin at bay, but it got absolutely no help from the offense as the Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 38-14, on...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley sits on the bench after fumbling the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye offense smothered in Badger beatdown

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 11, 2017

  MADISON, Wis. — One week ago, Iowa scored 55 points against the No. 3 team in the country, ran for 243 yards, and its quarterback threw for 5 touchdowns. Against the Badgers, that offense...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa goes for a sack against Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rolls into Wisconsin with momentum after Ohio State victory

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 10, 2017

When the Iowa football team heads to Wisconsin, the Badgers are going to be exactly what they always have been: big, tough, and run-first. Trying for their second-straight win against a top-10 opponent,...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson making Iowa secondary primary

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Josh Jackson’s phenomenal season in his first year as a starter almost never happened. When he came to Iowa, the coaches had an idea for the Corinth, Texas, native: move him to wide receiver, where...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 11 power rankings

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 10, 2017

“I just realized how messed up the Big Ten is … it’s really hard to rank.” 1. Wisconsin (9-0) I mean, the Badgers haven’t lost, so I guess I’ll put them here … a game against Iowa,...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches the action in the first half against Penn State during the Big Ten championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on December 3, 2016. (Sam Riche/TNS)

By the numbers: Wisconsin

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Wisconsin is known for smash-mouth football. The Badgers traditionally keep it on the ground, using a power running game, and that’s been the case this season. As a team, Wisconsin averages 245.2...

Iowa's Toren Young celebrates after a run during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley, Young look forward to homecoming

November 9, 2017

Nate Stanley and Toren Young have a big weekend in front of them: heading home to take on No. 6 Wisconsin. By Pete Ruden [email protected]  Nate Stanley and Toren Young have an important task...