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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

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...

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...