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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

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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...

Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba stripes the ball for a turnover 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)

Frosh Rugamba enters the fray

November 17, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Freshman cornerback Manny Rugamba was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after his performance against Michigan, in which he had numerous passes defended, a tackle...

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)

Michigan still thinking (very) big

November 16, 2016

By Jordan Hansen jordan-hansen@uiowa After a wild Saturday in which three top-four teams lost, the College Football Playoff race got a whole bunch more complicated. The Big Ten title race is heating...

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)

Iowa Notebook: Visions of 2008

November 16, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Most weeks, Iowa players won’t entertain questions about the prior week’s game because of the team’s 24-hour rule, but during Tuesday’s session, the win...

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)

Big Ten honors 3 Hawkeyes

November 15, 2016

Three Iowa football players earned Big Ten Player of the Week awards after the Hawkeyes upset then-No. 2 Michigan on Nov. 12. Jaleel Johnson, Keith Duncan, and Manny Rugamba all were recognized for their...

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Point/ Counterpoint: Hawkeye football looking up?

November 15, 2016

What record will the Iowa football team finish with? After the win over No. 2 Michigan, the Iowa football team suddenly looks like a team to be reckoned with again. With two games left in the regular...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley cuts through Michigan defenders 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)

Stars aligned for Hawkeyes

November 15, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It took almost a perfect game for Iowa to beat No. 2 Michigan on Nov. 12 in Kinnick. Going into the contest, the Hawkeyes knew it would have to be a low-scoring...

Victory  sparks surreal scene

Victory sparks surreal scene

November 13, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The ball almost didn’t go through. If you watch a replay of Iowa placekicker Keith Duncan’s game-winning field goal, it barely sneaked in. It’s hard to...

Hawks believe, stun Michigan

Hawks believe, stun Michigan

November 13, 2016

The Iowa football team stunned No. 2 Michigan on Saturday, and may have turned its season around in the process. By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Oh, what a difference a kick makes. On the...

A moment not soon forgotten

A moment not soon forgotten

November 13, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] There was a nervous buzzing sound around Kinnick as Iowa placekicker Keith Duncan settled in to attempt a 33-yard field goal. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh...

Wadley shines on big-time stage

Wadley shines on big-time stage

November 13, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It had to have been a great feeling on Nov. 12 for Iowa running back Akrum Wadley to see the Kinnick Stadium turf be eaten up by screaming Iowa fans after a...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard warms up his throw behind the Iowa bench during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Beathard passed for 239 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Halftime: Michigan 10, Iowa 8

November 12, 2016

  By Jordan Hansen Well, this was unexpected. I said before the game something weird was going to happen. We definitely got that: https://twitter.com/PlannedSickDays/status/797614369395929088 Oh...