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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee jumps on a fumble from Nebraska quarterback Logan Smothers during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Iowa forced two turnovers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 28-21 win over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 28, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 28-21 win over Nebraska. Offense — C- Well, the offense is the...

Iowa fans celebrate Iowa’s win after a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Michigan opens as 10.5-point favorite over Iowa in Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 28, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz joked during a press conference on Sunday that the Hawkeyes always seem to be the heavy underdogs whenever they play in big games. The Big Ten Championship Game is no different. The...

Lucas Oil Stadium is seen in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch the Iowa-Michigan Big Ten Championship football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 28, 2021

Indianapolis, here come the Hawkeyes. The Iowa football team clinched the Big Ten West division outright with the combination of beating Nebraska on Friday and Minnesota beating Wisconsin on Saturday....

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 18 Robb by decision, 9-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Live updates | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling takes on 0-2 Army

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

No. 1 Iowa men's wrestling will take on 0-2 Army Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes enter the dual fresh off a victory over Princeton last Friday. Iowa will be without 125-pound senior...

Kansas City Maverick goalie Daniil Chechelev attempts to block a shot made by Iowa Heartlander forward Bryce Misley at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Kansas City Mavericks at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Chechelev allowed four goals. The Iowa Heartlanders beat the Kansas City Mavericks 4-1.

Iowa Heartlanders win one game of Thanksgiving homestand

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 28, 2021

Last Sunday, the Iowa Heartlanders secured their first-ever road win. The following Wednesday, Iowa defeated the Kansas City Mavericks, 4-1. Before Nov. 24, the Heartlanders had never won back-to-back...

The Iowa Hawkeyes take the field during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Twitter reactions to Minnesota’s upset of Wisconsin, Iowa clinching Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2021

The Iowa football team is headed to the Big Ten Championship Game. Or, as Iowa running back Tyler Goodson said, "To Da Ship We Go." After Minnesota upset Wisconsin on Saturday night, Iowa clinched...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Minnesota upsets Wisconsin, Iowa clinches berth to Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2021

Minnesota may hate Iowa but, as of Saturday night, the Hawkeyes love the Gophers. The Iowa football team went into Saturday needing Minnesota to upset Wisconsin in order to win the Big Ten West...

Minnesota kick returner Phillip Howard catches a kickoff during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Live updates | No. 14 Wisconsin takes on Minnesota in Minneapolis

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 27, 2021

The team that will represent the west division in Dec. 4's Big Ten Championship Game will be decided today. If No. 14 Wisconsin defeats Minnesota, the Badgers will play in the Big Ten Championship...

Heartlanders forward Bryce Gervais halts to a stop in the Wheeling Nailers’ goalie crease during a hockey game between the Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers in Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-2.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers

Madelyn Hellwig, Photojournalist November 27, 2021

The Heartlanders played their second game of two against the Wheeling Nailers at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. The Heartlanders fell to the Wheeling Nailers, 4-2, after suffering...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins celebrates during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Portland State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Perkins finished with 10 points playing a total of 23 minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 85-51.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Portland State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist November 27, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Portland State Vikings at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes improved to 6-0 after defeating the Vikings 85-51.  Iowa forward Keegan Murray led...

Iowa men's basketball guard Tony Perkins celebrates in the Hawkeyes' 85-51 win over the Portland State Vikings at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 26, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Portland State, 85-51

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 27, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball downed Portland State, 85-51, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Friday evening. Despite the lopsided final score, the Hawkeyes were still tested by the Vikings. Iowa led by just 11...

Iowa celebrates a touchdown from Spencer Petras after a quarterback sneak during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Petras rushed for one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Quarterback Spencer Petras returns to field, leads Iowa in second half of Nebraska win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Quarterback Spencer Petras maneuvered his way through a cramped media room for his postgame interview after Iowa’s 28-21 win over Nebraska on Black Friday. The redshirt junior,...