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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 wide receiver Nico Ragaini catches a pass during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Week 6 scouting report | Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 24, 2020

Members of the Nebraska defense don’t have much to be thankful for heading into Black Friday’s matchup against the run-heavy Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. At least in terms of stopping Iowa’s...

Iowa Running Back Tyler Goodson makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Goodson’s was the second touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

On the Line: Week 6 game picks

DI Staff November 24, 2020

Nebraska vs. No. 24 Iowa Robert Read, Pregame Editor (11-14): Iowa — The mustaches won't help much, Nebraska. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (15-10): Iowa — Iowa corn > Nebraska corn. Isaac...

Jacksonville Jaguars' Sean Considine sacks New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during NFL action at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday November 28, 2010. The Giants won, 24-20. (Joe Rogate/Newsday/MCT)

One-on-one with former Iowa defensive back Sean Considine

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 19, 2020

The Daily Iowan: You joined the Iowa football team as a walk-on in 2000. Did you ever imagine that you would become a starter and even go pro at that point? Sean Considine: No, not at all. I walked...

Iowa's Jack Koerner celebrates an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Iowa forced 3 MSU interceptions.

On the Line: Week 5

DI Staff November 19, 2020

Iowa vs. Penn State Robert Read, Pregame Editor (9-11): Iowa — Kirk Ferentz just called another timeout. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (12-8): Iowa — The valley isn’t getting any happier...

Iowa QB Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Week 5 scouting report | Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 19, 2020

After he backed up star Trace McSorley, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford had started 15 of the last 16 games for the Nittany Lions, including the first four contests this season. That streak...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a game against Ohio State at Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Around the Big Ten: Week 5

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State – Did the Buckeyes enjoy their week off? Indiana –Tom Allen should win coach of the year from every publication. Wisconsin – A rematch against Ohio...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Leader on the line: Daviyon Nixon a disruptive force up front for the Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 19, 2020

Daviyon Nixon, as he will acknowledge, is always talking. But his play on the field in 2020 is speaking louder than anything. Nixon, Iowa’s charismatic 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive tackle that...

Iowa's Kaevon Merriweather kneels for the anthem during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Power to the players: Hawkeyes speak up, kneel down

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 12, 2020

The national anthem blared over the public address system at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31 before Iowa’s football game against Northwestern, as it always does prior to the opening kickoff. But the optics...

Minnesota Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) threw the ball in the second quarter. The Minnesota Gophers played the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Week 4 scouting report | Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2020

Iowa’s defense will have its work cut out for it when it faces Minnesota’s rushing game Friday night. In all three of Minnesota’s (1-2) games this season, the team’s rushing game has flourished,...

Iowa's LeShun Daniels, Jr. speaks with members of the media after Iowa's Pro Day in the Stew and LeNore Hansen Iowa Football Performance Center on Monday, March 27, 2017. Members of the Iowa football team who are eligible for the NFL draft were allowed to participate in Pro Day.

One on one with LeShun Daniels Jr.

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 12, 2020

The Daily Iowan: I know you dealt with some injuries throughout that 2015 season, did you feel healthy going into the Minnesota game that week? LeShun Daniels Jr.: It was probably the healthiest...

Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

On the Line: Week 4

DI Staff November 12, 2020

Iowa vs. Minnesota Robert Read, Pregame Editor (4-11): Iowa — I hope the gopher makes an appearance on the video board. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (9-6): Iowa — I gave up on Iowa too soon. Isaac...

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during a game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 2019.

Around the Big Ten: Week 4

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 12, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State – Buckeye fans must be shaking in their boots after only beating Rutgers by 22 last week. Wisconsin – The Badgers have only played one game this season,...