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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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Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg, center, is sacked by Michigan State's Joel Heath (92) and Lawrence Thomas, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Hawkeyes to take on Spartans in Big Ten Championship

November 28, 2015

  The No. 4 Iowa football team will face No. 5 Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship on Dec. 5. By Danny Payne [email protected] After a 55-16 victory over Penn State on Nov....

Hawkeye Nation celebrates perfecto

Hawkeye Nation celebrates perfecto

November 28, 2015

  We've put together some celebrations from No. 4 Iowa's win over Nebraska on Black Friday. By Danny Payne [email protected] You guys feeling OK? Of course, the Hawkeyes downed...

Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. gets tackled by Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a  perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa defense carries the day

November 27, 2015

The Hawkeyes forced Nebraska's Tommy Armstrong into 4 interceptions, including one pick-6. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — The temperature on the field, according...

Undefeated Hawks husk Nebraska, finish perfect regular season

Undefeated Hawks husk Nebraska, finish perfect regular season

November 27, 2015

  The Iowa football team capped an undefeated regular season on Nov. 28. By Danny Payne [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — A head coach in his 17th year at the helm of a Big...

INSTANT REACTION: Iowa 28, Nebraska 20

INSTANT REACTION: Iowa 28, Nebraska 20

November 27, 2015

  The Iowa football team beat Nebraska, 28-20, to finish its first undefeated regular season in the modern era. By Danny Payne [email protected] Well, they did it. The football Hawkeyes...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

HALFTIME: Iowa 14, Nebraska 10

November 27, 2015

  The No. 4 Iowa football team is leading Nebraska 14-10 at halftime. By Danny Payne [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — Man, this is a dogfight and a sloppy game from both sides....

Iowa defensive back Desmond King blocks a pass meant for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Nebraska Predictions

November 27, 2015

  DI football reporters Danny Payne and Jordan Hansen offer their predictions for Iowa's game with Nebraska. … LINCOLN, Nebraska — Hey, hey, hey. We hope you guys are as excited as we...

The Daily Iowan's Iowa-Nebraska Exams

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Nebraska Exams

November 27, 2015

  DI football reporters Danny Payne and Jordan Hansen list four things No. 4 Iowa must do in order to beat Nebraska. … LINCOLN, Nebraska — Hello from Memorial Stadium. This place is pretty...

Iowa center Austin Blythe celebrates quarterback Jake Rudock's touchdown during the second quarter in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Blythe spirit sparks Hawks

Charlie Green, [email protected] November 25, 2015

Iowa center Austin Blythe’s pre-snap routine has become second nature. He makes calls at the line of scrimmage, identifying the middle linebacker to set up blocking assignments on run plays, and counting...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri catches a punt in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Relishing the grind

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 25, 2015

For a team such as Iowa that’s built to run the ball and rely on the play-action game for its passing yards, gaining ground on first and second down to set up an easier third-down situation is important.The...

Big Ten Power Rankings

November 25, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] 1) Iowa (11-0) Dare I do it??? I mean, the Hawkeyes are the only undefeated team left, so I guess it’s almost a given? What a time to be alive. 2) Michigan...