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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 forward Luka Garza returns to the bench during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Garza finished with a game-high 34 points.

March Madness in December: No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 3 Iowa meet in potential game of the year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

Shortly after Iowa's blowout Dec. 13 victory over Northern Illinois, the Hawkeye men’s basketball Twitter account sent out the final score, along with a caption: “And now we set our sights on Gonzaga.” But...

Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium.

On the Line: Week 8 game picks

DI Staff December 10, 2020

No. 16 Iowa vs. Wisconsin Robert Read, Pregame Editor (17-16): Iowa — It’s about time. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (20-13): Iowa — Time to party like it’s 2015. Isaac Goffin, Assistant...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone makes a tackle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22.  The Hawkeye defense had a total of 67 tackles.

Week 8 scouting report | Wisconsin

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2020

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2) have been playing on and off in 2020, literally. Wisconsin’s first game of the season was against Illinois, which it won 45-7, but the Badgers canceled their contests...

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Around the Big Ten Week 8: Where to watch the Iowa-Wisconsin football game.

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State The Buckeyes aren’t CFP material. There, I said it. Indiana No Penix, no problem. Northwestern Not my Big Ten West champion. Iowa We...

UI quarterback Drew Tate evades Ohio State defensive end Mike Kudla in the second half of the Hawkeye's victory over Ohio State on Oct. 16, 2004. Tate passed for 331 yards with three touchdowns, rushed for 24 yards with one touchdown and completed 26 of 39 passing attempts.

One-on-one with former Iowa quarterback Drew Tate

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 10, 2020

The Daily Iowan: Thinking back to that Iowa-Wisconsin matchup in 2004, do you remember anything leading up to the game, whether it’s in practice or anything that week, knowing what you guys had at...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Goodson, Sargent bring lightning, thunder to Hawkeye backfield

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 10, 2020

It’s a relationship of balance. Tyler Goodson and Mekhi Sargent are a productive running back combination for Iowa again this season. Goodson is the shifty speed back, Sargent provides the...

Iowa captains (from left) Bryan Mattison, Mike Humpal, Albert Young and Tom Busch take the field during the coin toss of overtime play against the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007.

One-on-one with former Iowa linebacker Mike Humpal

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 3, 2020

The Daily Iowan: What do you remember about that 2007 game? I know Illinois was ranked. And you guys were underdogs, but you came out with the win. Mike Humpal: I remember a few things in general....

Illinois running back Reggie Corbin catches a pass during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Corbin rushed 38 yards throughout the game.

On the Line: Week 7 game picks

DI Staff December 3, 2020

No. 19 Iowa vs. Illinois Robert Read, Pregame Editor (14-15): Iowa — Five in a row. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (18-11): Iowa — Petras > Peters. Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor...

Iowa line backer Kristian Welch rushes Illinois quarter back Brandon Peters during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Week 7 scouting report | Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 3, 2020

Prior to the 2019 season, Illinois football hadn’t made a bowl game in five years. Last season, the Fighting Illini secured a bowl invitation with a 6-6 overall record – meeting the six-win criterion...

Indiana head coach, Tom Allen, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Around the Big Ten Week 7: Where to watch the Iowa-Illinois football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 3, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State — Can the Buckeyes make it to Indianapolis? COVID-19 is the only thing in their way. Northwestern — You lost to a team that wore uniforms that bad? Wisconsin...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Once a defensive lineman and now an elite center, players like Tyler Linderbaum are ‘few and far between’

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2020

Tyler Linderbaum has only been Iowa’s starting center for 19 games but is already one of the best players — if not the best — at his position in the nation. The characteristics necessary to attain...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks the ball during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Special teams play proving pivotal for Hawkeye football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 24, 2020

When Kirk Ferentz returned to Iowa City to take Iowa’s head football coaching position in 1999, his first priority was not to establish a great offense or defense, but rather, to craft a quality...