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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 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)

Pass defense in need of big game

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Throughout the first eight weeks of the season, Iowa’s secondary was one of its most formidable units. Recently named Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Desmond King was picking off everything thrown...

Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook throws a pass in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. Cook threw for 277 yards and two touchdown passes on the game. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Michigan State

December 4, 2015

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the marquee matchups for Saturday’s Big Ten Championship will be Spartan quarterback Connor Cook against the Hawkeyes passing defense. During its last...

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is tackled by Iowa lineman Josey Jewell during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: Will two Big Ten teams make the College Football Playoff?

December 4, 2015

Yes The stars have aligned for the possibility — watch out for a pair of Big Ten teams making it to the final four matchups. Oklahoma is locked into the playoff, thanks to a lack of a Big 12 Championship...

Iowa defensive backs Miles Taylor and Jordan Lomax celebrates Lomax's interception during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Around the Big Ten

Charlie Green December 4, 2015

1. Michigan State If it came down to Connor Cook and C.J. Beathard, who would you pick? 2. Iowa For the Hawks and Spartans, this game is the difference between the playoff and the endless...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri finds a hole in the line 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/ John Theulen)

Green: Damn good or elite?

Charlie Green, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Iowa will play for more than a conference title and trip to the College Football Playoff on Saturday. Let’s face it, the Big Ten has taken its share of fair ridicule over the last decade. Few programs...

Scouting report: Iowa’s offense vs. Michigan State’s defense.

Scouting report: Iowa’s offense vs. Michigan State’s defense.

December 3, 2015

We take a look at one of the biggest matchups of the Big Ten Championship. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard and the rest of the offense will be in for a tall task...

Iowa tight end Henry Krieger-Coble makes a one handed catch during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard) one handed catch

Notebook: Just another game for Ferentz, Iowa

December 2, 2015

Yes, the Hawks head to the Big Ten Championship, but no, they’re not stressing. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and members of his team met with members of...

Ferentz unanimous Big Ten Coach of the Year

Ferentz unanimous Big Ten Coach of the Year

December 2, 2015

For the fourth time in his 17-year career, Ferentz was named the best in the conference. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz is the unanimous Big Ten Coach...

The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

All eyes on Indy, pink-slip day at Rutgers

December 2, 2015

Iowa and Michigan State prepare to play in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] On Saturday, No. 4 Iowa and No. 5 Michigan State will meet to decide the Big...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain 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)

Quotables: What Iowa players had to say — 12/1

December 1, 2015

  Iowa players met with media — this is what they had to say. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Every week, the Iowa football team meets with the media to discuss anything and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 12/1

December 1, 2015

  Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media each Tuesday during the football season. Every week, The Daily Iowan‘s Pregame Staff will post highlights and interesting quotes...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri finds a hole in the line 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/ John Theulen)

On the run

December 1, 2015

Iowa football has built its success on rushing offense and running defense in 2015. By Charlie Green   |   [email protected] Physicality is a term often associated with Iowa football. One...