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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Rushing game picks up in second half of Hawkeye victory

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 27, 2020

Iowa only ran for 35 yards in the first half against Nebraska on Friday. Which, for the run-heavy and sometimes run-dependent Hawkeyes, wasn't a promising start. But the Iowa running game picked...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Petras moves to 4-2 as IowaÕs starter this season.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist November 27, 2020

A tight contest came down to a fumble by Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez in the final two minutes of the game, allowing Iowa to run the clock down in a 26-20 Hawkeye victory. Iowa moves to 4-2 while...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Late turnover seals Iowa’s sixth straight Heroes Game victory over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The No. 24 Iowa football team defeated Nebraska 26-20 at Kinnick Stadium on Black Friday for the team's six consecutive victory in the Heroes Game. The Hawkeyes have now won four games in a row...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 18 new COVID-19 cases among faculty, students, staff

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 27, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 cases on campus. As of Nov. 25, 18 members of the UI community have self-reported testing positive for the virus since Nov. 23. According to the...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa and Nebraska tied at 13 through 30 minutes of game time

Robert Read and Isaac Goffin November 27, 2020

Iowa and Nebraska are tied at 13 at halftime of the 2020 Heroes Game at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes got out to an early 10-0 lead. Nebraska scored 13 points in the second quarter, while Iowa tacked...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Live updates and analysis: Iowa football takes on Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2020

The Iowa football team is looking for its sixth straight victory over Nebraska as it hosts the Cornhuskers on Black Friday. The No. 24 Hawkeyes are 3-2 on the season and have won three games in...

Caitlin Clark shines for Iowa in collegiate debut

Caitlin Clark shines for Iowa in collegiate debut

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman and former top recruit Caitlin Clark finally had the opportunity to take the court as a Hawkeye on Wednesday, and she displayed why colleges all across the country...

Hawkeyes dominate Panthers to open the season after losing in Cedar Falls last year

Hawkeyes dominate Panthers to open the season after losing in Cedar Falls last year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

Directly before the Iowa women’s basketball team took the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday to open its 2020-21 season, the Hawkeye men’s team played on the same court and won a game it...

Iowa women's basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Iowa women’s basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team dominated in-state rival Northern Iowa, 96-81, to win its season-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Panthers 88-66 in Cedar Falls...

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa's season-opening victory

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa’s season-opening victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team won its first game since March on Wednesday. The long wait for the 2020-21 season to tip off ended at 3 p.m., but the effects of the pandemic were still very apparent...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during the second half of the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Eagles 97-67. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats N.C. Central in season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The No. 5 Iowa men's basketball team has its first win of the 2020-21 season. The Hawkeyes defeated N.C. Central 97-67 on Wednesday in their season opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jordan Bohannon,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball set for season-opener

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2020

After months of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, Iowa women’s basketball opens its season tonight against Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes went 23-7 overall and 14-4 in Big Ten play last season....