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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

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...

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...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck cheers on players after scoring during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 12

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Ohio State perfectly executed an onside kick up 14-0 against Maryland. I think that explains Buckeye football pretty well. 2. Minnesota Whoa. 3. Penn...

Week 12 scouting report: Minnesota

Week 12 scouting report: Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 14, 2019

After nine games, we can officially say Minnesota is for real. Coming off a 31-26 upset of No. 5 Penn State in Minneapolis, the Gophers shot up the AP Poll, going from No. 13 to No. 7. Minnesota...

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....