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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Minnesota running back Rodney Smith gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell and Jake Gervase during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Iowa football wins in more than one way

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 30, 2017

It finally happened. Iowa beat a Big Ten team with a record above .500 for the first time this season when it took down Minnesota, 17-10, on Oct. 28. The Hawkeyes stepped up big, especially in the...

Iowa linebackers Bo Bower, Josey Jewell, and Ben Niemann lift the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s win over Minnesota: a momentum booster… or no?

October 30, 2017

Yes Any team breaking a three-game losing streak is going to come with a lot of positives. On the one hand, Iowa won a game, so that’s good. But more importantly, the momentum from beating Minnesota...

Minnesota coaches watch while players tackle Iowa running back James Butler to force a fumble during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa’s offense difficult to watch yet again

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 30, 2017

A certain member of the Iowa coaching staff really embodied how many are probably feeling about the Iowa offense during an interesting — to say the least — tangent that happened in the press box during...

Iowa players celebrate with Parker Hesse during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defense sets the tone against Minnesota 

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 30, 2017

After dropping its third game of the season at Northwestern, the Hawkeye football team needed a pick-me-up. Though the offense was inconsistent, as it’s been all year, the defense stepped up as Iowa...

Iowa's Miles Taylor and Chauncey Golston carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ends three-game skid with win over Minnesota

October 28, 2017

The Hawkeye football team improved to 5-3 on the season with an Oct. 28 win over Minnesota, 17-10, in Kinnick. Iowa will keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the third-straight year. By Sean Bock [email protected] Things...

Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft, left, looks to hand the ball to running back Rodney Smith (1) during the first quarter against Illinois at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The host Golden Gophers won, 24-17. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Iowa meets Gopher running game

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 27, 2017

With a struggling offense, the Iowa defense has been forced to step up. This week will be no different. Coming into this weekend’s matchup, Minnesota boasts one of the most potent rushing attacks in...

Fans cheer 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 past. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Jerry Montgomery named Honorary Captain for Minnesota game

October 27, 2017

When Iowa takes on Minnesota on Saturday, Jerry Montgomery will take the field for the coin toss. A former Hawkeye defensive lineman, Montgomery will serve as the honorary captain. As a senior, Montgomery...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game, 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa, Minnesota set to battle for Floyd

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Throw records out the window this weekend, because it’s trophy season once again. Iowa (4-3) squares off against Minnesota (4-3) in a 5:30 p.m. contest on Saturday — a must-win to keep Floyd of...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck on the sidelines during the first quarter against Maryland at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The visiting Terrapins won, 31-24. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the numbers: Minnesota

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] October 26, 2017

The last time Minnesota made an appearance in Kinnick Stadium, it turned out to be one of those games not easily forgotten by those who were there. Also under the lights, as this one will end up...

A fans wears a Goldy the Gopher hat during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Behind enemy lines: Minnesota

October 26, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected]   Daily Iowan: What do you think the biggest change has been since P.J. Fleck came in? Jack Warrick: I’d just say energy is the key word...

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 9 power rankings

October 26, 2017

  1) Penn State (7-0) Penn State put Michigan in a blender last week. I wonder how puréed Wolverine tastes. Not sure I want to find out. 2) Wisconsin (7-0) Freshman Jonathan Taylor...

Iowa outside linebacker Kevin Ward (26) tackles Northwestern's Flynn Nagel (2) during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) assists in the tackle. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10 in overtime. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Amani Hooker

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 26, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is tour go-to music artist? Amani Hooker: Probably Drake. He has some soft music, some hard music, gets me hyped, so Drake’s my guy.   DI: What is your favorite...