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Daily Iowan Postgame: Iowa vs. Illinois

Iowa 35 - 21 Illinois

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.
Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston pursues the running back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State on November 7, 2020.
The line of scrimmage is seen during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor

December 6, 2020

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) scores Iowa’s first touchdown of the game during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
Saturday Dec. 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) moves the ball upfield during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette moves the ball upfield during the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) is tackled by Iowa defenders during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) overthrows a pass towards the endzone during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Dec. 5, 2020.

Schedule

Click to read content from each game. 

Iowa vs. Purdue
Northwestern vs. Iowa
Michigan State vs. Iowa
Iowa vs. Minnesota
Iowa vs. Penn State
Nebraska vs. Iowa
Iowa vs. Illinois
Wisconsin vs. Iowa

Photos: Iowa vs. Illinois

NCAA Football: Iowa at University of Illinois
Katie Goodale for The Daily Iowan
Seniors gather in a line to celebrate Senior Day at the University of Illinois before the Iowa v. Illinois football game in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21. Included in the list of seniors is Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters.