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The Daily Iowan

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 offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Iowa offense recorded 279 total yards compared to Michigan’s 461. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Spencer Petras starting at quarterback for Hawkeyes in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Spencer Petras will start at quarterback for the Hawkeyes in the Citrus Bowl on Saturday. Petras is taking reps with the first-team offense in pregame warmups ahead of No. 15 Iowa’s...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson attempts to catch a pass during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Johnson, a Nebraska native, had one catch for 11 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson will not play in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson will not play in the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky on Saturday, the team announced during pregame warmups. Johnson's absence is not COVID-19 related,...

A young Kentucky Fan, Graham Gossett, climbs a Rockwell outside of Camping World Stadium during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Fanfest for both Iowa and Kentucky fans before the Hawkeyes and and Wildcats matchup in the Citrus Bowl at noon CST in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.  This is Gossett’s first bowl game. He predicted the score to be 28-21 Kentucky.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Fanfest

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald January 1, 2022

Fans from Iowa and Kentucky tailgated outside Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1.  Many Iowa fans predicted Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras to start over Alex Padilla in the...

Fans observe radio play-by-play commentator Gary Dolphin during a pep rally event for both Iowa and Kentucky fans at The Pointe in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Dolphin said he knew who the starting quarterback for Iowa would be for Saturday’s game but did not announce because of his friendship with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz.Hawkeyes and Wildcats attended the event before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl tomorrow on New Years Day.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Iowa and Kentucky pep rallies

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 31, 2021

The 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl hosted pep rallies for both Iowa and Kentucky fans at The Pointe in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Hawkeyes and Wildcats attended the event before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus...

DITV Sports: Hawkeyes seek 11th win in Citrus Bowl

Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter December 31, 2021

Watch: Mark Stoops thanks Iowa football for Kentucky tornado relief fundraising efforts

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa and Kentucky will be enemies on the football field in the Citrus Bowl, but they worked together in the weeks leading up to the bowl game. The state of Kentucky was decimated...

Watch: Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shares favorite memory of Hayden Fry

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops chuckled as soon as he heard the question. “The question” in this case was what Stoops’ favorite memory of former Iowa head coach Hayden Fry...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops laugh with each other after a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Hawkeyes and the Wildcats will matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Ferentz, Stoops preview Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops started watching Iowa game tape in the days following the announcement that the Wildcats and the Hawkeyes would face off in the Citrus Bowl on New...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stand on a podium during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both shared fond memories of Iowa head coach Hayden Fry. Stoops shared that Fry traveled to his father’s funeral. “He flew in just to pay respects to my mother and our family,” Stoops said. “It says an awful lot about him. He had a great impact on myself, my brothers, and so many other players.”

Similar styles collide as No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky meet in 2022 Citrus Bowl

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Per The Daily Iowan’s unofficial count, Iowa and Kentucky head football coaches Kirk Ferentz and Mark Stoops said “physical” on four occasions during their joint press conference...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops pose for a photo with the Citrus Bowl Trophy during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Ferentz is in his 23rd season as head coach at Iowa. Stoops is in his 9th season as head coach at Kentucky. The longest tenured coach in college football, Kirk Ferentz, noted respect for Stoops’ tenure. "I don't know how many coaches have been in one program for nine years. It's probably a small number."

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl head coach press conference

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 31, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops participated in a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both...

DITV Sports: Iowa Football enjoys Orlando

Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter December 30, 2021