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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

In the mist of time, Michigan loses

In the mist of time, Michigan loses

November 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When Iowa kicker Rob Houghtlin lined up on the right hashmark and booted a 29-yard field goal through the uprights to defeat No. 2 Michigan on Oct. 19, 1985, he...

Iowa captians Josey Jewell, Desmond King, LeShun Daniels Jr. and C.J. Beathard walk to the coin toss at the beginning of the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers, 19-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Underdog Hawks still believe

November 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Trips to Indianapolis and Pasadena are out of the question for the Iowa football team. In a sport that exudes big, pressure-packed, made-for-the-big-screen moments,...

Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) returns a kickoff during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The many talents of Jabrill Peppers

November 10, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Michigan “linebacker” Jabrill Peppers might be the most versatile player in the entire Division-1 college-football landscape. A kick and punt returner who...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft goes up for the a basket against a Purdue defender on Thursday Feb. 18, 2106. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 63-55 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Point/ counterpoint: Hawkeye hoops hungry

November 9, 2016

The Iowa women’s basketball team missed out on the NCAA Tournament last season after eight-straight appearances. However, the team returns four starters this season, including all-conference performer...

Iowa's Bo Bower and Josey Jewell celebrate a stopped Rutgers touchdown during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Mighty Michigan looms for Hawks

November 9, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It’s Michigan week. At the beginning of the season, this was a game that many people had circled on their calendars. There was a sense the Hawkeyes might...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs in between Penn State defenders on his way to the end zone on Nov. 5. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Gloom, doom, but then King

November 8, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After a loss to Penn State, the Hawkeyes sit just one game above .500 at 5-4. No. 2 Michigan looms this week, fresh off a 59-3 thrashing of Maryland. With the...

A fan is overcome with sadness in the Sports Column when the score became final in the Big Ten title games against Michigan State. People crowded the bars downtown to watch Iowa play on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Oophm, the season cries

November 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] In 2012, quite possibly the most miserable season for Iowa fans in recent memory, the Hawkeyes were 4-2 when they played Penn State. The team wasn’t great,...

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley attempted to hurdle of Iowa defensive back Brandon Synder during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Nothing works in the Lions’ den

November 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] State College, PA — The Hawkeyes said they were prepared, that nothing Penn State did during its 41-14 win surprised them. But Nittany Lion running back Saquon...

Something not expected

Something not expected

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In hindsight, Penn State showed everything it was going to try and do on its first drive of the game. A long kickoff return set...

Halftime report: Penn State 24, Iowa 7

Halftime report: Penn State 24, Iowa 7

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Ugly. I predicted this game would be ugly before the game, but this is not what I meant. Iowa has been bad in nearly every phase of the game so far and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Pregame musings: Iowa vs. No. 20 Penn State

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — I've never been to Pennsylvania. Never really had much of a reason to go and it wasn't a place my parents took us on any of my...

Iowa's Bo Bower and Josey Jewell celebrate a stopped Rutgers touchdown during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Daunting schedule be damned

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There wasn’t any visible panic in the voices of the Iowa football team.  Yes, it was simply Tuesday media availability, and no one usually says anything...