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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Illinois

Five Things We Learned: Iowa-Illinois

October 11, 2015

  The No. 17 Iowa football team beat Illinois 29-20 on Oct. 11. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa does have another deep threat True freshman wide receiver Jerminic Smith...

Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Tyler Boyd (23) scores a touchdown against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Mabin’s interception seals the deal

October 10, 2015

  Iowa cornerback Greg Mabin had a bad game, but a fourth-quarter interception was a redeeming factor. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Greg Mabin’s fourth-quarter interception...

Canzeri shines in win over Illini

Canzeri shines in win over Illini

October 10, 2015

  The No. 22 Iowa football team downed Illinois Oct. 10, 29-20. By Danny Payne [email protected] Jordan Canzeri needs an ice bath. It's no surprise, considering the running back set...

Instant Reaction: Iowa 29, Illinois 20

Instant Reaction: Iowa 29, Illinois 20

October 10, 2015

  The Iowa football team beat Illinois, 29-20. By Danny Payne [email protected] Well, Iowa fans can thank Jordan Canzeri for that one. Injuries certainly didn't help the Hawkeyes...

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)

The Daily Iowan’s Iowa-Illinois Predictions

October 10, 2015

  Iowa and Illinois are set to kick off at 11 a.m. Football reporters Danny Payne and Ryan Rodriguez offer their predictions. … Danny Payne, Pregame Editor: I said it in our Saturday exams,...

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)

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

October 10, 2015

  Iowa and Illinois are set to kick off at 11 a.m. Football reporters Danny Payne and Ryan Rodriguez give four keys to the Hawkeyes beating the Illini on Oct. 10. … Win the ground game Jordan...

I don’t think, therefore I am

I don’t think, therefore I am

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Ask Kirk Ferentz about his starting weak-side linebacker, and he’ll be perfectly blunt. "If this was the NFL, he'd probably never gotten that chance,” Ferentz said. “He would have probably been...

Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff talks to fellow lineman Sean Welsh and center Austin Blythe during a timeout at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Hawks seek to continue streak

October 9, 2015

A dominating win over the Illini could help the Hawks build on their No. 22 ranking. By Charlie Green | [email protected] Now in the top 25 for the first time in five seasons, No. 22 Iowa can...

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)

Canzeri shines as feature back

Charlie Green, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Jordan Canzeri’s career at Iowa has been characterized by his by demoralizing injuries. Five weeks of 2015 have proven his value to the Hawkeyes’ offense. He might be their feature back, or he might...

"Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin tackles Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)"

Surprising Illini, surprising Hawkeyes?

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 9, 2015

Undefeated No. 22 Iowa will look to defend Kinnick Stadium Saturday against 4-1 Illinois. It’s a battle of two teams on the rise this weekend, and could have big implications in the Big Ten West.With...

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt throws an incomplete pass in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. The play resulted in a safety. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 30-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Behind Enemy Lines

October 9, 2015

With Iowa taking on Illinois this week, Daily Iowan sports editor Jordan Hansen and Daily Illini sports editor Peter Bailey-Wells discussed this week's matchup. Hansen: With all things considered, what's...