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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

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...

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,...

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

Around the Big Ten: Week 3

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 5, 2020

Big Ten power rankings Ohio State — At least this is normal. Wisconsin — It would be nice the see the Badgers play again. Indiana — “You’re probably wondering how I got here…” ...

Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Week 3 scouting report: Michigan State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 5, 2020

Through two games, Michigan State has been one thing – inconsistent. The Spartans opened the season with a 38-27 home loss to the now 1-1 Rutgers Scarlet Knights. They followed that performance...

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 3

DI Staff November 5, 2020

Michigan State vs. Iowa Robert Read, Pregame Editor (2-8): Iowa — I mean, maybe? Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (5-5): Michigan State — I’m going to regret this pick later, aren’t I? Isaac...