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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 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 2, 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...

Purdue quarterback David Blough throws the ball during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at Ross–Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Purdue Boilermakers 49-35.

By the numbers: Purdue

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 2, 2018

Purdue has been a hot team in Big Ten play, but it fell to a tough Michigan State squad in East Lansing last weekend. With the Boilermakers and Hawkeyes both coming off losses, the teams need a bounce-back...

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.

One-on-one with Hawkeye punter Colten Rastetter

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Daily Iowan: If your teammates could describe you with one word, what do you think it would be and why? Colten Rastetter: Most people call me “Farmer” because I grew up in a small farming community,...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone smiles on the sideline after recovering an onside kick 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. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-One with Hawkeye safety Geno Stone

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 26, 2018

Daily Iowan: What is the most recent Netflix Show you watched? Geno Stone: Probably “That ‘70s Show.”   DI: What’s the best joke you’ve ever heard? Stone: I don’t know that one. Nothing...

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe exchanges words with Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley after McSorley punted the ball in celebration after Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass.

By the numbers: Penn State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor October 26, 2018

Iowa heads to Nittany Lion territory for the first time since 2016. Penn State plays host to what should be the Big Ten’s best game of the weekend, and the numbers back that up. 884: Miles Sanders’...