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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 Charlie Jones hurdles over Illinois defensive back Christian Bobak during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Charlie Jones records 100-yard kickoff-return touchdown on Senior Day

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 20, 2021

Charlie Jones just needs some blockers and open grass ahead of him. The Hawkeye senior got both of those things during a kickoff return on Saturday afternoon in a 33-23 Iowa victory over Illinois. With...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to the Iowa football team’s 33-23 win over Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team rallied from a 10-0 deficit to defeat Illinois, 33-23, on Senior Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. A kickoff return touchdown by Charlie Jones and a pick six by Jack...

Iowa players celebrate linebacker Jack Campbell’s interception and touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa rallies from early deficit, defeats Illinois to stay alive in Big Ten West race

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

Kirk Ferentz’s postgame press conference had barely begun before the 23rd-year Iowa head coach admitted that his team’s win over Illinois wasn’t exactly pretty. Hawkeye quarterback Alex Padilla...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates a touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Illinois, 17-13

Robert Read and Chris Werner November 20, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team leads Illinois, 17-13, at halftime of a Senior Day game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Illinois jumped out to a 10-0 lead at the 3:20 mark of the first quarter. Then,...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs the ball down the field after a kick return during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa’s Charlie Jones returns kickoff 100 yards for touchdown against Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz joked earlier in the week that his team's kickoff return unit had the week off because of the strength of Illinois' kicker's leg. Well, Ferentz was wrong. Senior wide...

Iowa huddles up before lining up on the line during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | No. 17 Iowa football team faces Illinois on Senior Day

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 20, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team faces off against Illinois in a Senior Day game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Iowa (8-2 overall, 5-2 Big Ten) has defeated Illinois (4-6, 3-4) in seven consecutive...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates with his father after a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Goodson’s longest carry went for 41 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Illinois football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 19, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team returns to Kinnick Stadium for a Senior Day matchup against Illinois on Saturday. The Hawkeyes have defeated the Fighting Illini in seven straight meetings, and Illinois...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta fights for extra yards during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 12 games

DI Staff November 18, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Illinois matchup — as well as four other contests — below. Illinois...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones puts his hands up to catch a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Jones caught two passes for 106 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Charlie Jones, Riley Moss open to 2022 return to Iowa football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021

Wide receiver Charlie Jones and cornerback Riley Moss will run out of the Kinnick Stadium tunnel as seniors when the Hawkeyes take on Illinois on Saturday. While the two will be honored during Iowa’s...

Fans participate in the wave toward the University of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Hawkeye fan Brandi Gloeckner excited to attend football game as Kid Captain

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 18, 2021

Brandi Gloeckner is an avid sports fan, but she has never attended a Hawkeye football game. That will change on Saturday afternoon. Brandi, a high school sophomore, will act as the Iowa football team’s...

Iowa left tackle Lukas Van Ness attempts to sack Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Week 12 scouting notebook | No. 17 Iowa vs. Illinois

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 18, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa football team will host 4-6 Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.  In each of the Illini’s two upset victories this season — against Penn...

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