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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

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Having to beat itself, again

Having to beat itself, again

December 16, 2015

A win against Stanford will take a masterful performance for Iowa. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] With Iowa football back in the national spotlight after a historic 12-0 run in the regular...

By the Numbers: Iowa-Stanford

By the Numbers: Iowa-Stanford

December 16, 2015

Running, stopping the run, and quarterback play will be central in Iowa’s matchup with Stanford. By Charlie Green [email protected] Rush yards allowed per game: 146.9 (44th nationally) In...

Iowa lineman Brant Gressel and fullback Drake Kulick hold up a W flag after the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Point/Counterpoint: Will the Big Ten have the most Power-5 bowl victories?

December 16, 2015

Yes Over the course of the next month, the Big Ten will prove its dominance over the rest of the college-football world. Here’s why: I think the Big Ten will get seven wins during the bowl season,...

The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before 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)

DI Pregame roundtable

December 16, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: OK, so we’ve had a week to dissect Stanford, so initial thoughts. Go. Ryan Rodriguez, football reporter: A lot like we were saying against Michigan State — it’s a really...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King and Miles Taylor celebrate together at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Showdown in Dreamland

Danny Payne, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Good football teams usually don’t lack memorable moments or plays throughout a season, especially if that season involves zero losses. Undefeated Iowa is no exception to this rule. A magical 2015 campaign...

Panthers receiver Tyler Boyd watches the ball cross the upright in the closing seconds of the game against the Hawkeyes on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

DI Pregame roundtable

December 4, 2015

The following is an excerpt of The Daily Iowan’s Pregame podcast Ryan Rodriguez, football reporter: This matchup is interesting, because Michigan State is basically Iowa with a little bit better recruitment....

Iowa defensive back Desmond King blocks a pass meant for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Pass defense in need of big game

Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] December 4, 2015

Throughout the first eight weeks of the season, Iowa’s secondary was one of its most formidable units. Recently named Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Desmond King was picking off everything thrown...

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...