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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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Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook throws a pass in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. Cook threw for 277 yards and two touchdown passes on the game. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Michigan State

December 4, 2015

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the marquee matchups for Saturday’s Big Ten Championship will be Spartan quarterback Connor Cook against the Hawkeyes passing defense. During its last...

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is tackled by Iowa lineman Josey Jewell during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: Will two Big Ten teams make the College Football Playoff?

December 4, 2015

Yes The stars have aligned for the possibility — watch out for a pair of Big Ten teams making it to the final four matchups. Oklahoma is locked into the playoff, thanks to a lack of a Big 12 Championship...

Iowa defensive backs Miles Taylor and Jordan Lomax celebrates Lomax's interception during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Around the Big Ten

Charlie Green December 4, 2015

1. Michigan State If it came down to Connor Cook and C.J. Beathard, who would you pick? 2. Iowa For the Hawks and Spartans, this game is the difference between the playoff and the endless...

Iowa center Austin Blythe celebrates quarterback Jake Rudock's touchdown during the second quarter in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Blythe spirit sparks Hawks

Charlie Green, [email protected] November 25, 2015

Iowa center Austin Blythe’s pre-snap routine has become second nature. He makes calls at the line of scrimmage, identifying the middle linebacker to set up blocking assignments on run plays, and counting...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri catches a punt in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Relishing the grind

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 25, 2015

For a team such as Iowa that’s built to run the ball and rely on the play-action game for its passing yards, gaining ground on first and second down to set up an easier third-down situation is important.The...

Big Ten Power Rankings

November 25, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] 1) Iowa (11-0) Dare I do it??? I mean, the Hawkeyes are the only undefeated team left, so I guess it’s almost a given? What a time to be alive. 2) Michigan...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs with the ball at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Nebraska

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] November 25, 2015

At 11-0 for the first time in program history, Iowa be trying to finish the regular season undefeated Friday. The Hawks and Huskers are two teams familiar with each other, with the Huskers owning a 29-13-3...

Will Iowa finish with an undefeated regular season?

Will Iowa finish with an undefeated regular season?

November 25, 2015

Yes Before the season started, when you looked at the Hawkeyes’ schedule, how many wins did you see? The most optimistic fans would say nine, maybe even 10 wins. Not one person can say they saw the...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

November 25, 2015

On Purdue Danny Payne, Pregame editor: Guys, what was the biggest thing from Purdue that jumped out at you? Charlie Green, football reporter: Clearly, it was an emotional day for Iowa. Concerns here...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks down field during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Drive, they said

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] November 20, 2015

People have been racking their brains all season trying to put a finger on just what makes the this season’s Iowa football team so good. How has a team besieged by injuries and without a truly dominant...

Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith tries to avoid a tackle by Minnesota defensive back Antonio Johnson during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Excitement is spelled T-E-V-A-U-N

November 20, 2015

Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith keeps adding highlight-reel plays to his impressive résumé as his time with the Hawkeyes winds down. By Danny Payne [email protected] It’s fitting that...

Around the Big Ten

November 20, 2015

1) Ohio State If only J.T. wasn’t facing a stiff punishment for drunk driving. Oh, what’s that? He’s not? Oh, then I guess the Buckeyes are pretty good. 2) Iowa It won’t matter by how much the...