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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 ment 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)

Sticking a big D in defense

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 5, 2015

Following a 10-6 win in a defensive battle over the weekend in Wisconsin, the 5-0 Iowa football team is ranked 22nd in the nation and has Illinois Saturday for Homecoming. Let’s take a look at a few...

Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave fumbles 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)

Stave’s long day into night 

October 5, 2015

The Hawkeyes’ defense shut down Wisconsin’s vaunted running game, forcing the Badgers into a style they aren’t accustomed to. By Charlie Green [email protected] MADISON, Wisconsin —...

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)

Payne: Beathard not there yet

October 5, 2015

The Wisconsin game showed us C.J. Beathard isn’t the lord and savior — at least not yet. By Danny Payne [email protected] MADISON, Wisconsin — All season, you and I have talked about...

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and running back Jordan Canzeri (33) celebrate against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Wisconsin

October 4, 2015

  Iowa defeated Wisconsin, 10-6 on Oct. 3 in Madison, Wisconsin. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa’s defense might be its biggest strength Going into the season there...

Iowa football ranked in AP top-25 in latest poll

Iowa football ranked in AP top-25 in latest poll

October 4, 2015

The No. 22 Iowa football team is ranked in the AP Top-25 for the first time since November of 2010. Iowa defeated then-No.19 Wisconsin 10-6 on Saturday and was widely expected to enter the polls today. Four...

Hawkeyes demonstrate they can win uggggg-ly

Hawkeyes demonstrate they can win uggggg-ly

October 3, 2015

  Iowa's win over Wisconsin didn't go completely as planned, but that it made it through with a victory could ultimately characterize this team. By Charlie Green [email protected] MADISON,...

Iowa wins defensive battle against Wisconsin

Iowa wins defensive battle against Wisconsin

October 3, 2015

  The Hawkeye defense played the biggest role in Iowa's win over Wisconsin on Oct. 3. By Danny Payne [email protected] MADISON, Wisconsin — Desmond King stood behind the south...

Instant Reaction: Hawkeyes 10, Badgers 6

Instant Reaction: Hawkeyes 10, Badgers 6

October 3, 2015

The Iowa football team beat Wisconsin, 10-6. By Danny Payne [email protected] MADISON, Wisconsin — That was a dogfight. As always, we'll have more later on today, as well as through the...

Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave is taken out by Iowa defensive back Sean Draper in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 26-24 to keep the Heartland trophy. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

HALFTIME: Hawkeyes 10, Badgers 3

October 3, 2015

  The Iowa football team leads Wisconsin, 10-3, at halftime.  By Danny Payne [email protected] MADISON, Wisconsin — Good half, all things considered for Iowa. Here are some thoughts. Jordan...

Iowa defensive end Drew Ott runs to grab the ball from a Nebraska fumbled punt in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Ott scored a touchdown off the play. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

The Daily Iowan’s Predictions: Iowa-Wisconsin

October 3, 2015

  Football reporters Danny Payne and Charlie Green offer their predictions for Iowa's game with No. 19 Wisconsin Saturday. … Danny Payne, Pregame Editor I picked Iowa in this one, but...

Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith attempts to catch the football with Illinois State La'Darius Newbold close behind during the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

[UPDATED] The Daily Iowan’s Saturday Exams: Iowa-Wisconsin

October 3, 2015

  Football reporters Danny Payne and Charlie Green list four things Iowa must do in order to beat No. 19 Wisconsin. … MADISON, Wisconsin — Good morning from Camp Randall Stadium. This...