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Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg hoists the Heroes Trophy 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. The Cornhuskers have yet to beat the Hawkeyes since 2014.

Photos: No. 16 Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith November 26, 2021

The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Nov. 26. Iowa has not lost to Nebraska since 2014. Nebraska took a 14-6 lead over Iowa into the second half. Momentum...

Iowa defensive backs Jack Koerner and Dane Belton celebrate with Jamari Harris after his interception 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 Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to the Iowa football team’s 28-21 win over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — The No. 16 Iowa football team rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Nebraska, 28-21, on Black Friday and clinch at least a share of the Big Ten West. The Hawkeyes scored the...

Iowa special teams coach Levar Woods hugs defensive back Henry Marchese after Marchese blocked a punt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Iowa punter Tory Taylor and long snapper Austin Spiewak joined in the celebration.The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-21.

Iowa football’s Henry Marchese blocks punt for touchdown against Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Henry Marchese has been surrounded by Big Ten football his entire life. His father, John, played football at Iowa from 1982-86. His older brothers, Joe and Jimmy, played football...

Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg lifts the Heroes Trophy 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 Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rallies from 15-point deficit to beat Nebraska, clinch share of Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa punter Tory Taylor and holder Ryan Gersonde hoisted the Heroes Trophy near Memorial Stadium’s south end zone moments after the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers on Black Friday....

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.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa blocks punt, returns it for touchdown against Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa has life. Iowa defensive end Joe Evans blocked a Nebraska punt at the start of the fourth quarter and fellow Hawkeye Kyler Fisher caught the ball in the air and ran it into...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla releases a pass during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | No. 16 Iowa football team trails Nebraska, 14-6

Robert Read and Chloe Peterson November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — The No. 16 Iowa football team trails Nebraska, 14-6, at halftime of the Black Friday matchup between the two rivals at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers marched 75 yards on an opening...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras cheers before a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Spencer Petras in at quarterback for Iowa to start second half against Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Iowa football team has made a change at quarterback ... again. Spencer Petras, Iowa's starter for the first nine games of the season — as well as all eight games in 2020...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss tackles 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.

Live updates | No. 16 Iowa takes on Nebraska in final game of regular season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — No. 16 Iowa will face off against Nebraska in the final week of the regular season. The Hawkeyes are 9-2 on the season, while the Huskers are 3-8. The Hawkeyes and Huskers will...

Iowa Heartlander forward Yuki Miura gives fans high-fives while leaving a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Kansas City Mavericks at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Miura earned two assists. The Iowa Heartlanders beat the Kansas City Mavericks 4-1.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Kansas City Mavericks

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist November 25, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders hosted and defeated the Kansas City Mavericks 4-1 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. While the Heartlanders lost a game on the road against the Mavericks...

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.

Where to watch Friday’s Iowa-Nebraska football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 23, 2021

The final week of the regular season is here. The No. 16 Iowa football team travels to Lincoln to take on Nebraska in the Black Friday season-finale. Iowa needs to beat Nebraska on Friday, and for...

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton cheers after a victory during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Belton intercepted two passes.The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 13 games

DI Staff November 23, 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-Nebraska matchup — as well as four other contests from this...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Martinez threw for 174 yards on 20 attempts.

Week 13 Scouting Notebook | No. 16 Iowa faces Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2021

The matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Huskers on Friday will be the battle of the backup quarterbacks. Or, in Iowa’s case, the formerly backup quarterback. Hawkeye sophomore QB Alex Padilla...