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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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost speak before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Week 14 scouting report: Nebraska

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 26, 2019

After entering the season ranked and with high expectations of leading the Big Ten West, Nebraska has fallen far short of its goals. The beginning of the end came on Sept. 7, when it fell to Colorado...

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

One-on-one with Iowa defensive end Amani Jones

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 26, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you could be any movie character, who would choose? Amani Jones: I would probably have to say Scooby Doo. Scooby Doo, that’s my favorite childhood favorite movie cartoon, all of...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Stone becomes latest in long line of standout Iowa defensive backs

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2019

Geno Stone only had one Power 5 offer out of high school. The New Castle, Pennsylvania, native never received a scholarship offer from his home school, Penn State. Another Big Ten team — Michigan...

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

One-on-One with Iowa offensive guard Kyler Schott

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2019

The Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time? Kyler Schott: I love fishing, ice fishing too. I play video games here and there. Nothing too crazy, but I like to play those....

Illinois' RaVon Bonner runs the ball during the Iowa/Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 63-0, to snap a 3-game losing streak.

Week 13 scouting report: Illinois

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 21, 2019

Many Iowa fans wrote its game against Illinois off before the season started, but as the Illini find themselves on a four-game winning streak, several things are going right for them as the season winds...

Penn State running back Journey Brown (left) and offensive lineman C.J. Thorpe celebrate a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Around the Big Ten: Week 13

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Ohio State has been No. 1 all year, and it will be No. 1 for the rest of the year. 2. Penn State Penn State’s playing Ohio State in the real Big Ten Championship...

Iowa players stand for the national anthem during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

On the Line: Week 13

November 21, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. Illinois Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (27-23): Iowa — I was never trying to win this stupid contest in the first place. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (31-19): Iowa — Hawks. Robert...

Tre Boston of the Carolina Panthers tackles George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes perform on NFL stage

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

Iowa is gaining a reputation around the college football world as “Tight End U.” With George Kittle finding success and T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant beginning their NFL careers, the Hawkeyes have...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles MTSU's Gregory Grate, Jr. during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Goodson continues to excel in freshman campaign

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 21, 2019

He’s what wide receiver Brandon Smith calls a “human joystick.” True freshman Tyler Goodson has grown to become a favorite both in the Hawkeye locker room and to those who look at the program...

Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

Which teams will make the College Football Playoff?

November 14, 2019

LSU After getting over the hump of beating Alabama, LSU has established itself as the best team in college football. The Tigers have beaten four teams that were ranked in the top 10 at the time of...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins celebrates an interception during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes forced two turnovers on the night.

On the Line: Week 12

November 14, 2019

No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 7 Minnesota Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (24-21): Minnesota — Good thing I have $0 riding on this. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (27-18): Iowa — 2017. 55-24. That's all I have to...

Greg Suckow, known as Hawkeye Elvis, tailgates with friends he met through Twitter.

Hawkeye fans, players face effects of social media

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

Tailgating has always been a pivotal experience on Hawkeye football Saturdays. But for some, this old tradition has taken a more modern twist. Greg Suckow — better known as Hawkeye Elvis — regularly...