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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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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...

DI Pregame Roundtable

DI Pregame Roundtable

November 20, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame Editor: So Purdue, obviously, isn’t having a great year. Jordan Hansen, football reporter: It beat Nebraska, though, 55-45. Payne: So it has that going. Hansen: That’s about...

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)

Point/Counterpoint: Which nonconference team should Iowa add?

November 20, 2015

Three DI staffers debate the team Iowa should schedule a home-and-home nonconference series with. Oklahoma Iowa should add Oklahoma to its nonconference schedule.On paper it looks like a great game....

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs the ball during the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Ignoring the ‘noise’

November 13, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] Before the season began, had someone said the nation’s No. 5 team would feature the NCAA’s 33rd-leading rusher and 63rd-leading passer, that person would have...

Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

A Kittle, a kettle, a whole lot of mettle

November 13, 2015

Tight end George Kittle has played a significant, and perhaps unexpected, role for Iowa this season. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] 2015 has been a season chock-full of surprises for the...

Indiana and Iowa players argue over a fumble recovery from an on side kick during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Daily Iowan Roundtable

November 13, 2015

On takeaways from Iowa’s 35-27 victory over Indiana last week Charlie Green, football reporter: Really high entertainment value in that game, I thought. Lots of scoring, which is kind of what we all...

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)

Point/counterpoint: Will Desmond King break the interceptions record; if so, when?

November 13, 2015

Yes, against Minnesota To think that Desmond King will not break Iowa’s single-season interceptions record this weekend, which he has tied, is to not know Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner. I should...

Iowa defensive end Nate Meier tackles Maryland defensive end William Likely to stop a punt return during the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

By the Numbers: Iowa-Minnesota

November 13, 2015

With Floyd of Rosedale on the line, several statistical categories indicate why Minnesota comes in as an underdog. By Charlie Green [email protected] The Gophers are a far cry from the 8-4 players...

Fullback Macon Plewa looks determined as he comes out of the tunnel with the rest of the Hawkeye team at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Iowa defeated Western Michigan 59-3. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

Unsung heroes fully appreciated

November 6, 2015

Iowa’s two healthy fullbacks have brought something a little extra to Iowa’s offense this season. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Midway through the first quarter in Iowa’s Oct. 31 game...

Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff talks to fellow lineman Sean Welsh and center Austin Blythe during a timeout at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Wear ’em out, run ’em dry

November 6, 2015

Iowa can move to 9-0 by wearing the Hoosiers down and pulling away in the fourth quarter, as recent history has shown. By Charlie Green | [email protected] Indiana’s offense is no joke. This...

Same Kirk, new results

Same Kirk, new results

November 6, 2015

Kirk Ferentz hasn’t changed; effective ball control is the difference. By Charlie Green [email protected] A lot has been made about Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his apparent overnight...