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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 wide receiver Diante Vines celebrates with fans after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect  Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Photos: Best of the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith January 1, 2023

Two Daily Iowan photojournalists, Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald, spent the week in Nashville covering events ahead of the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky. Here are some of...

DITV Sports: Recap of a Crazy 2022 Football Season

AJ Reisetter, DITV Sports Reporter January 1, 2023
DITV Sports reporter AJ Reisetter breaks down the biggest storylines from a crazy 2022 football season

DITV Sports: Iowa Hawkeyes close 2022 with an emotional Music City Bowl Championship

Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Director January 1, 2023
DITV Sports Director Michael Merrick recaps Iowa Football's emotional victory over the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl.
Iowa quarterback Joe Labas calls a play in the huddle during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Labas passed for 139 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Opinion | Iowa football could compete with the Big Ten’s top teams in 2023 with marginal offensive improvement

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor January 1, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football's 2022 campaign wasn't pretty. The Hawkeyes looked great at times, but at others, they looked like the bottom feeders of the Big Ten Conference. Through the wins...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell and defensive back Xavier Nwankpa combine to tackle Kentucky running back JuTahn McClain during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Campbell recorded 10 tackles, including a sack. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Grading Iowa football’s 21-0 victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football took down Kentucky, 21-0, on Saturday in the Music City Bowl to end the 2022 season. With the win, the Hawkeyes avenged their 20-17 loss to the Wildcats in the 2022...

Iowa players celebrate with the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl trophy during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Photos: 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 31, 2022

Iowa became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating Kentucky, 21-0, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday. With the win, head coach Kirk Ferentz tied former Penn State head...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football punter Tory Taylor announces return for fourth season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

Iowa football punter Tory Taylor was 85 percent set on moving up to the NFL a month ago. But after conversations with his coaches and family, he decided to return to Iowa for a fourth year with the...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

William Smith Jr., grandfather of Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, dies in car accident in Nashville

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — William Smith Jr., Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell's grandfather, died at age 76 on Friday evening in a pedestrian-vehicle crash in Nashville. Law enforcement's preliminary investigation...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas prepares a play during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football avenged its Citrus Bowl loss on Saturday afternoon, beating Kentucky, 21-0, in the 2022 Music City Bowl. The Hawkeye defense outscored the offense, with true freshman...

Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown after an interception during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Music City Magic | Two pick sixes propel Iowa football to bowl victory over Kentucky

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football downed Kentucky, 21-0, in the 2022 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium Saturday. The Hawkeyes avenged their 20-17 loss to the Wildcats in the 2022 Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Both...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta hands the ball off to Iowa running back Leshon Williams in a practice play during a 2022 Transperfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football will play its final game of the season Saturday against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. The Wildcats and Hawkeyes are meeting for the second consecutive bowl season...

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