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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

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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

On the Line: Week 2

October 29, 2020

Northwestern vs. Iowa Robert Read, Pregame Editor (1-4): Iowa — David Bell just scored another touchdown. Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (3-2): Iowa — Never thought I’d say this, but Iowa’s...

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)

Week 2 scouting report: Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 29, 2020

Northwestern had the worst passing offense in the Big Ten by far last season. This season, the Wildcats may have found their quarterback. Peyton Ramsey threw for 6,581 yards and 42 touchdowns in...

Penn State head coach James Franklin. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Around the Big Ten: Week 2

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 29, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State— Any team that makes Nebraska look that bad deserves respect. Michigan— Showed up big in prime time. Purdue— Beat Iowa without Rondale Moore or Jeff...

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches 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.

On the Line: Week 1

DI Staff October 22, 2020

Iowa vs. Purdue Robert Read, Pregame Editor: Iowa — Wait, a season is happening? Austin Hanson, Sports Editor: Iowa — We don’t even know Purdue’s starting QB yet. Isaac Goffin, Assistant...

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs with the ball after the catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sept. 7, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (John Mersits/CSM/Zuma Press/TNS)

Week 1 scouting report: Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 22, 2020

Big Ten football has returned and, somewhat surprisingly, so has Purdue’s Rondale Moore. The Boilermakers’ star wide receiver will be one of the biggest threats for Purdue this season and Iowa...

Justin Fields (1) of the Ohio State Buckeyes tries to get around the tackle of Khaleke Hudson (7) of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. Fields was one of the proponents of restarting the Big Ten conference amind COVID-19 pandemic. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/TNS)

Around the Big Ten: Week 1

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2020

Big Ten Power Rankings Ohio State Breaking: The Buckeyes might be the 2020 Big Ten Champions. Penn State I can wait for the Hawkeyes matchup against the Nittany Lions on Nov. 21. ...

USC running back Stephen Carr (7) picks up second-half yardage against UCLA at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Holiday Bowl scouting report: USC

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2019

Only one game stands in between Iowa and its first 10-win season since 2015. That game, however, comes against an unfamiliar foe with a lethal passing attack. When the Hawkeyes face off against USC...