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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's Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Iowa football will try to establish postseason winning streak

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

From 2011-17, there was a bad taste left in the Hawkeyes’ mouths after each season. Losing bowl games repeatedly does that to a team. It hurts to end the season on a low note each time. But after Iowa...

Kansas State defenders try to contain Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in the first half on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Mississippi State won, 31-10. (Bo Rader/Wichita Eagle/TNS)

By the numbers: Mississippi State

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2018

Iowa will face No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, and the SEC-Big Ten matchup brings a challenge that the Hawkeyes haven’t had to face yet with quarterback Nate Stanley at the helm. To...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Hawkeye offense making aerial strides

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 12, 2018

In former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Greg Davis’ final game at the helm, Iowa produced just 226 yards of offense in its 30-3 loss to Florida in the 2017 Outback Bowl. Iowa’s ground game did what...

Iowa players rush on the field before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, November 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

On The Line: Bowl Edition

December 12, 2018

Iowa vs. No. 18 Mississippi State Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 35-25): Mississippi State - I’m going to get a bulldog once I graduate. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 38-22): Mississippi State - I...