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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 running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Goodson had 27 carries on the day averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 10, 2021

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft and opted out of playing in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, the junior announced on Twitter on Friday afternoon. "First and foremost,...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum wins Rimington Trophy

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2021

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum won the Rimington Trophy, an honor given to the nation’s top center, Thursday night on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show. Linderbaum, in his second consecutive...

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa from South East Polk announces his commitment play football for the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa commits to Iowa over Ohio State, Notre Dame

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2021

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa committed to the University of Iowa over Ohio State and Notre Dame, his other finalists, on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is the No. 1 safety and No. 11 overall...

‘It’s hard to put into words:’ Citrus Bowl a reunion for former Hawkeye Mark Stoops

‘It’s hard to put into words:’ Citrus Bowl a reunion for former Hawkeye Mark Stoops

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2021

Kirk Ferentz can still recall when, during his time as Iowa’s offensive line coach under Hayden Fry in the 1980s, he strolled past Bill Brashier’s office and saw the defensive coordinator chatting...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Tracy Jr. had one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2021

Iowa football junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The wideout confirmed that he entered the portal on Dec. 8 with a statement posted to Twitter. "First and...

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.

Opinion | Some part of Iowa’s no good, very bad offense needs to change

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Leftover maize and blue confetti sprinkled the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium in the hours after Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game. The stands were empty. Event staff members hurriedly...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds up the Big Ten Championship trophy 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 Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded the Iowa football team’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson walks off the field after 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 Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football trying to move past Big Ten Championship Game loss

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Confetti began to fall from the rafters at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night as a defeated Iowa football team retreated to the venue’s home tunnel. In their classic swarm fashion,...

Iowa enters the field before 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. Iowa last appeared in the Big Ten Championship in 2015 where the Hawkeyes were defeated by Michigan State.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football team to play Kentucky in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa football team’s 42-3 loss to Michigan on Saturday cost the Hawkeyes a chance to play in the Rose Bowl. So, instead of Pasadena, Iowa’s postseason destination is in Orlando,...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds up the Big Ten Championship trophy 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 Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Photos: No. 13 Iowa football vs. No 2 Michigan for the Big Ten Championship

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 5, 2021

No. 2 Michigan defeated No. 13 Iowa, 42-3, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. 67,183 fans, a new Big Ten Championship record, attended the game. Iowa last appeared in the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson attempts to catch a pass 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.

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 13 Iowa football team allowed six touchdowns and couldn't score one of its own in a 42-3 loss to No. 2 Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. Michigan scored...

Iowa's Petras, Padilla both struggle at quarterback in Big Ten championship loss to Michigan

Iowa’s Petras, Padilla both struggle at quarterback in Big Ten championship loss to Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa football continued its quarterback controversy on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in the Hawkeyes’ 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game Junior Spencer...