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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...

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 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 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...