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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 defensive back Jack Koerner flies over Penn State running back Devyn Ford during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

One-on-one with Iowa safety Jack Koerner

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 14, 2019

The Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of football? Jack Koerner: Outside of football? I like to watch movies. I’m a pretty big fan of movies, and you know, play the occasional...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley passes the ball during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Stanley passed for a total of 179 yards.

One-on-one with Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 7, 2019

The Daily Iowan: Before the season, you had to do a photoshoot with a hawk on your arm. How terrifying was that? Stanley: You know, I was actually the last one to hold it in the photoshoot, A.J. and Brandon...

Iowa cornerback Miles Taylor tackles Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Week 11 scouting report: Wisconsin

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2019

The margin for error is slim in any college football game. For Iowa this weekend against No. 16 Wisconsin, it may be none. The matchup is in all reality an elimination game for the Big Ten West title,...

Iowa long snapper Jackson Subbert snaps the ball during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Subbert adds to Hawkeye long-snapping legacy

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 7, 2019

When Keith Duncan lines up for a kick on the Kinnick Stadium turf, everyone in the stadium can almost expect the football to split the yellow uprights. After all, Duncan leads the nation with 19 field...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Around the Big Ten: Week 11

November 7, 2019

Big Ten Rankings 1. Ohio State This week is the first Big Ten West elimination game. Who will be on their way to getting killed by Ohio State? Why is that the question we always have to ask? 2....

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini catches the ball during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Ragiani caught for a total of 4 yards.

On the Line: Week 11

November 7, 2019

No. 18 Iowa vs. No. 16 Wisconsin Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (22-18): Wisconsin — I won On the Line my sophomore year, so this cold streak is really starting to hurt. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (26-14):...

Iowa players run onto the field before the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

On the Line: Week 9

October 24, 2019

No. 20 Iowa vs. Northwestern Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (20-15): Iowa — Northwestern practices on a beach and plays in a high school. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (21-14): Iowa — Don't make me regret...

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

One-on-one with Iowa offensive tackle Alaric Jackson

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 24, 2019

The Daily Iowan: If you could listen to one music artist for the rest of your life, who would you choose?Alaric Jackson: Drake. I was born in Canada   DI: What’s the best Halloween costume...

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.

Around the Big Ten: Week 9

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Bug Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Rumor has it, Ohio State is playing the Miami Dolphins next week. If the Dolphins lose, they get relegated to the Big Ten and the Buckeyes take their spot in...

With two seconds left on the clock going into the play, Iowa wide receiver Marvin McNutt catches a 7-yard touchdown pass from Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi to win the game against Michigan State on Oct. 24 in East Lansing. The 15-13 victory gave the Hawkeyes an 8-0 record for the first time in school history.

Remembering the 2009 Iowa football team through the players’ eyes

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2019

“Here’s the snap. Stanzi on a quick slant has McNutt. Caught, touchdown Iowa! Marvin McNutt on the catch, on the final play of the game! The Hawkeyes defeat Michigan State, 15-13!” Nearly 10 years...

Willy the Wildcat cheers after a Northwestern touchdown during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Week 9 scouting report: Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

After beating Purdue last week and Illinois showing up to beat Wisconsin, Iowa looks to continue its bid for a Big Ten West title Saturday against Northwestern. Looking at this year’s Wildcat team,...

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 8

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 18, 2019

Power Rankings 1. Ohio State Stop me if you’ve seen Ohio State at No. 1 before. 2. Wisconsin Who would’ve thought Jack Coan would be better than Alex Hornibrook. Probably a lot of people...