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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

The Iowa offensive line squares up against the Northwestern defense during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

On The Line – Week 12

November 16, 2018

Iowa at Illinois Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 30-20): Iowa – Will Noah Fant get more than three targets? Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 32-18): Iowa – Lovie Smith couldn’t beat the Colts in Super...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs away from a defender during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

One-on-one with Hawkeye wide receiver Nick Easley

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

Daily Iowan: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Nick Easley: Yes, because it’s between bread.   DI: Best sandwich place in Iowa City? Easley: Nodo, I love Nodo.   DI: Go-to shower song? Easley:...

Iowa long snapper Tyler Kluver makes a reception off of a trick play on fourth down during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

3 former Iowa football players present new Hawkeye podcast

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 16, 2018

Tyler Kluver was a long snapper who had a separate persona for Iowa fans as a special-team folk hero after a clutch trick-play reception set up a Hawkeye touchdown against Ohio State last season, becoming...

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg pulls in a catch during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

By the numbers: Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

After a string of tough losses to some of the best teams in the Big Ten, Iowa now gets a chance to face off against a cellar dweller in Illinois. For the Illini, it’s been a season that their fans have...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

College football Week 12: the Big Ten is embarrassing

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (9-1): Can we skip everything and fast forward to Michigan vs. Ohio State? 2) Ohio State (9-1):  See above. 3) Penn State (7-3): A season in which Penn State...

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) runs the ball against Wisconsin in the first half on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

College Football Week 11: Michigan sits atop the Big Ten

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (8-1): Beating Penn State by 35? Pretty good. 2) Ohio State (8-1):  Beating Nebraska by 5 at home? Could be better. 3) Wisconsin (6-3): The Big Ten is so jacked...

Iowa's Colten Rastetter punts during the Iowa/Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10, to keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.

Hawkeye punter Colten Rastetter’s new mindset key to bounce-back season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

A lot can happen in a year. The watch list for the Ray Guy Award, an honor given to the best college punter in the country, came out Monday, and Hawkeye Colten Rastetter’s name made the cut. Flash...

Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) throws a pass during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 31, 2018. Notre Dame won, 31-21. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

By the numbers: Northwestern

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2018

Northwestern is no longer a dark horse to win the Big Ten West. With only three games left, it’s moving closer and closer to that prize. After losing three straight following an opening win against...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

One-on-one with Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 9, 2018

The Daily Iowan: If you could watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be? T.J. Hockenson: Moneyball is pretty good.   DI: If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you...

Iowa players enter the field during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

On The Line – Week 11

November 9, 2018

Northwestern at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 28-17): Iowa - I’m just glad basketball is finally back. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 30-15): Iowa - “Last week took an L, but this week we bounce...

The Iowa offense Huddles during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

On The Line – Week 10

November 1, 2018

No. 19 Iowa at Purdue Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 24-16): Iowa - Nate Stanley vs. David Blough, the quarterback battle we’ve all been waiting for. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 26-14): Iowa - Iowa...

Family drives Hawkeye football's A.J. Epenesa

Family drives Hawkeye football’s A.J. Epenesa

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 1, 2018

On the final day of the Illinois High School Athletic Association All-State discus competition, A.J. Epenesa was in third place after a rough tournament. He had just one throw left to defend his title...