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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. I guess that is my
biggest complaint and there is not a transparency when you talk about NIL, a lot of embellishment, a lot of stuff going on out there, Ferentz said.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl head coaches press conference

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 31, 2023

A press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl was held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando on Sunday. Iowa and Tennessee head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Josh Heupel met with members of the media ahead...

Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer speaks with members of the media after an Iowa football practice at Celebration High School in Celebration, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Iowa plays Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer relies on viral clip as fuel for upcoming Citrus Bowl matchup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 30, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — In football, there's rarely a time when a player receives praise on a play where they missed a tackle.  But after Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer whiffed on his initial attempt...

Iowa’s 130-pound Emily Frost grapples with Presbyterian’s 130-pound Cassia Zammit during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling team rolls through Soldier Salute

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

After an extended break for the holidays, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad returned to action in the Soldier Salute on Dec. 29-30. The Hawkeyes didn’t have to travel very far, as the 11-team event...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between No.4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Clark completed 17 rebounds.

Iowa women’s basketball enters 2024 on 10-game win streak with win over Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Minnesota, 94-71, behind superstar guard Caitlin Clark’s 35 points and 10 assists inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Clark broke multiple...

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Federal judge blocks some of Iowa book ban law

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor December 30, 2023

A federal judge halted the implementation of most of an Iowa law that would ban books that depict “sex acts” and prohibit instruction regarding LGBTQ+ topics in kindergarten through sixth grade...

From left; Beth Fisher, Rhonda Bender, and Teri Zurcher cheer during a watch party at Tin Roof in Orlando, Fla., to observe the matchup between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Minnesota that took place in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 94-71.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball watch party in Orlando

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 30, 2023

Fans gathered inside Tin Roof on International Drive in Orlando, Fla. to watch the matchup between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Minnesota that took place in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec....

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker answers questions during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz discusses Luke Lachey return, Hawkeye players detail offseason plans

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 30, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Iowa football team enjoyed an entertaining off-day on Saturday, attending Fun Spot America amusement park with children from the West Lakes neighborhoods. Before the event began,...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson and linebackers Jaden Harrell and Jayden Montgomery ride the SkyCoaster during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Day For Kids

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge December 30, 2023

Athletes and community members enjoyed Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a...

Tennessee football players compete during an event at Topgolf before the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes and Volunteers match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl hosts Topgolf event for Hawkeyes and Volunteers

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith December 29, 2023

Tennessee and Iowa participated in an event at Topgolf for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday. Both teams ate food and enjoyed a night of golf. Tomorrow morning, both teams go...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks into a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Ferentz met with members of the media ahead of his last game with the Hawkeyes on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. ET.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeye players discuss major decisions while coaches deny rumors and affirm status quo

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. – Leading up to the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024, Iowa football has had plenty of storylines develop over the past few days, perhaps most notably in the Friday announcement of Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois, 103-74, to close out non-conference play

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 29, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team concluded the 2023 calendar year with a dominating win over Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Defeating the Huskies, 103-74, the Hawkeeys concluded...

Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle looks at center Cooper Mays during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Tennessee plans to start quarterback Nico Iamaleava — his first career start — after starting quarterback Joe Milton announced he will enter the NFL draft.

Iowa football prepares to face depleted Tennessee squad in Citrus Bowl

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — No. 17 Iowa football's streak of facing SEC teams in bowl games continues for the third straight year, as the Hawkeyes face No. 21 Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New...

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