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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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Iowa defensive lineman Josey Jewell wakes to line of scrimmage during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense sparks football surge

November 29, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Somehow, the Iowa football team managed to win its last three games, which, quite honestly, did not seem possible a couple weeks ago. But here we are. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard waves to fans as he runs out onto the field before a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Season to remember after all

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 28, 2016

I have to admit, after watching Penn State shellac Iowa at the beginning of November, it didn’t seem there was a whole lot of hope for the rest of the Hawkeyes season. The team looked defeated and miserable...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a ball during a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Line clicks, offense rolls

November 28, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To be blunt, the Iowa offense had not looked good for more than a month. Look at the box score from the 40-10 dismantling of No. 17 Nebraska, however, and it’s...

Front seven turn the tables on the Huskers

Front seven turn the tables on the Huskers

November 25, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Over the past three games, Iowa has allowed just 23 points. All have been wins. There are a lot of reasons for this, of course, but you really don't have...

Big stage, bigger plays

Big stage, bigger plays

November 25, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It’s been hard to describe the Iowa offense as explosive this year. At times, the receivers will go in hiding. At times, the offensive line won’t be...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King reacts to his interception during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

HALFTIME: Iowa 20, No. 17 Nebraska 3

November 25, 2016

By Jordan Hansen Well, that's one strange way to start a game. Iowa blazed out to a 13-0 lead and hasn't really looked back since. There's been a whole bunch of things that have gone right for the...

Iowa waits to take the field before the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Pregame musings: Iowa vs. No. 17 Nebraska

November 25, 2016

By DI Staff (Jordan Hansen & Blake Dowson) It's honestly kind of hard believe this is the last home game. Perhaps even the last home game I'll ever cover here — a scary thought. It also happens...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King reacts to his interception during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense leads the way in Hawkeye win

November 19, 2016

The Iowa defense posted a shutout for the first time since 2010 in its win over Illinois By Courtney Baumann [email protected] CHAMPAIGN, Illinois ­­­– It’s been more than six years...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. jumps over Illinois linebacker Justice Williams during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye offense shows up in second half

November 19, 2016

It took a while, but the Iowa offense came in clutch to defeat Illinois, 28-0. By Mario Williams [email protected] It took awhile for the Iowa football team to get things rolling, but when...

Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi gets hit on a second straight punt attempt during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Getting a kick out of a big night

November 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There’s a reason Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi was the second player on the podium for interviews after the team upset then-No. 2 Michigan last week. As a point...

Iowa defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson gets a safety on Michigan running back De'Veon Smith during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

The Brick Wall

November 18, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] A standard brick weighs around five pounds. Now imagine running into a stack of 62 of them. That’s what it’s like trying to get past Jaleel Johnson. He’s...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley is tackled by Michigan defensive tighten Bryan Mone during the Iowa-Michigan game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Michigan by a 33-yard field goal with no time left to win, 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Renewed Hawks ready for Illini

November 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With just two games left in the regular season, the Iowa football team finds itself in a rather interesting position. Right now the Hawkeyes are 6-4 and bowl...