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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin celebrates after receiving possession of a fumbled ball during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Northwestern's offense had two fumbles and one interception throughout the game. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Payne: Best in the West riding high

October 19, 2015

The Iowa football team is 7-0 and the best team in its Big Ten division. By Danny Payne [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — Buckle up, Iowa fans, this is real. Your team is 7-0, and controls...

Northwestern running back Solomon Vault gets sacked by multiple Iowa players during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, October 17, 2015.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Defense delivers a chokehold

October 19, 2015

The Iowa football team’s defense dominated Northwestern on its home field. By Ian Murphy [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — Most defenses would be happy to hold their opponents to 10 points...

Iowa-Northwestern Rewatch

Iowa-Northwestern Rewatch

October 18, 2015

  We finally found a DVR to use, so we re-watched the Iowa-Northwestern game. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] So we’re doing something different today. I had a chance to DVR Iowa’s...

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Northwestern

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Northwestern

October 18, 2015

Iowa's win over Northwestern put it in the driver's seat of the Big Ten West, and gets it to a much-needed bye week undefeated. By Charlie Green [email protected] Iowa Hawkeyes: Kings...

Offensive line carries undefeated Hawkeyes

Offensive line carries undefeated Hawkeyes

October 17, 2015

  Iowa’s hodgepodge offensive line led the way all afternoon in the Hawkeyes’ route of Northwestern. By Ian Murphy [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — The No. 17 Iowa football team...

Wadley shines in win over Northwestern

Wadley shines in win over Northwestern

October 17, 2015

  Iowa running back Akrum Wadley rushed for 204 yards against Northwestern Oct. 17. By Danny Payne [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — Akrum Wadley owns Northwestern. No,...

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)

Instant Reaction: Iowa 40, Northwestern 10

October 17, 2015

  The Iowa football team beat Northwestern, 40-10. By Danny Payne [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — This team is good. No. 17 Iowa moved to 7-0 with a win over No. 20 Northwestern...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathrad attempts to throw the ball during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

HALFTIME: Iowa 16, Northwestern 10

October 17, 2015

  At halftime, the Iowa football team is leading Northwestern, 16-10. By Danny Payne [email protected] EVANSTON, Illinois — Well, this game has been, let's say, eventful so far....

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jordan Lomax (27) brings Pittsburgh Panthers running back Darrin Hall (22)d down in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Northwestern Predictions

October 17, 2015

  DI staffers Danny Payne and Ian Murphy offer their predictions for No. 17 Iowa's game with No. 20 Northwestern. … EVANSTON, Illinois — Hello from Ryan Field. We poked fun earlier this...

The Daily Iowan's Iowa-Northwestern Exams

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Northwestern Exams

October 17, 2015

  DI staffers Danny Payne and Ian Murphy list four things No. 17 Iowa must do in order to beat No. 20 Northwestern. … EVANSTON, Illinois — Greetings from Ryan Field. Because of blistering...

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

Hawks face another big test

October 16, 2015

Iowa can stay on top of the Big Ten West Division with a win against Northwestern. By Danny Payne | [email protected] Before No. 20 Northwestern ran into a buzz saw last week against now-No. 13...