Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson walks back onto the field after an incomplete pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Tough decision awaits for Hawkeye football’s Hockenson

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 30, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson has a big decision to make, but it will have to wait until after Iowa’s contest with No. 18 Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Outback Bowl. He says...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz addresses fans during  Outback Bowl Beach Day at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday Dec. 30, 2018. The day’s festivities included a variety of events for fans and general merrymaking.

Iowa football hits the Clearwater beach

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 30, 2018

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Sunday marked beach day for both the Iowa and Mississippi State football programs. The teams took to the Clearwater beach for pep rallies, and fans got to experience other activities...

VIDEO: Iowa football visits Busch Gardens

Beau Bowman, DITV Sports Director December 29, 2018

Iowa players ride the Falcon's Fury during a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Hawkeye football takes on Busch Gardens

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - The Iowa football team traveled to Busch Gardens for a day in the park, feeding giraffes on a safari tour and taking on one of the park's scariest rides, Falcon's Fury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EWba9ErRM Feeding...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Kirk Ferentz speaks ahead of Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - Just three days before Iowa and Mississippi State clash in the Outback Bowl, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz sat at the joint coaches press conference to discuss the upcoming matchup. Sitting...

Mississippi State Head Coach Joe Moorhead answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Joe Moorhead talks familiarity with Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - On Saturday, the head coaches from Iowa and No. 18 Mississippi State met for a joint press conference. Bulldog coach Joe Moorhead spoke about his former coaching days at Penn State, where...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley navigates the defense during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Easley reflects on his journey to Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - With one game left in his Hawkeye career, Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley is just five catches shy of reaching 100 for his two-year tenure in the Black and Gold. Reaching the century mark...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant dives for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

NFL mock draft projections for Hawkeye football

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 28, 2018

There's plenty of time before the NFL Draft, as the April 25 start day is months away. However, with bowl season in full swing, all eyes are on college football, and speculation runs wild. Iowa tight...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last second field goal.

College Football: Bowl season

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter December 12, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (12-1) Another mid-season blowout road loss keeps Ohio State out of the playoffs. Again.   2) Michigan (10-2) Jim Harbaugh still can’t beat Urban...