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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 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...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs with the ball at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Nebraska

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] November 25, 2015

At 11-0 for the first time in program history, Iowa be trying to finish the regular season undefeated Friday. The Hawks and Huskers are two teams familiar with each other, with the Huskers owning a 29-13-3...

Will Iowa finish with an undefeated regular season?

Will Iowa finish with an undefeated regular season?

November 25, 2015

Yes Before the season started, when you looked at the Hawkeyes’ schedule, how many wins did you see? The most optimistic fans would say nine, maybe even 10 wins. Not one person can say they saw the...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

November 25, 2015

On Purdue Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Guys, what was the biggest thing from Purdue that jumped out at you? Charlie Green, football reporter: Clearly, it was an emotional day for Iowa. Concerns here...

Big Ten Notebook: Chaos or kayo us

November 25, 2015

  Michigan State has a clear path to the Big Ten Championship Game, in which it would meet Iowa. By Danny Payne [email protected] The Big Ten Championship race in football is much...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Iowa Notebook: Trying to complete perfect season

November 24, 2015

No. 4 Iowa is 11-0 with a chance to record the school's first undefeated regular season. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With just one game remaining in the regular season, the No. 4 (College...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks down field 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)

What Iowa players had to say — Nov. 24

November 24, 2015

Check out what Iowa football players had to say Tuesday. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week, the Iowa football team meets on Tuesday with the media to discuss anything and everything...