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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

Lucas Oil Stadium is seen in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch the Iowa-Michigan Big Ten Championship football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 28, 2021

Indianapolis, here come the Hawkeyes. The Iowa football team clinched the Big Ten West division outright with the combination of beating Nebraska on Friday and Minnesota beating Wisconsin on Saturday....

The Iowa Hawkeyes take the field during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Twitter reactions to Minnesota’s upset of Wisconsin, Iowa clinching Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2021

The Iowa football team is headed to the Big Ten Championship Game. Or, as Iowa running back Tyler Goodson said, "To Da Ship We Go." After Minnesota upset Wisconsin on Saturday night, Iowa clinched...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Minnesota upsets Wisconsin, Iowa clinches berth to Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 27, 2021

Minnesota may hate Iowa but, as of Saturday night, the Hawkeyes love the Gophers. The Iowa football team went into Saturday needing Minnesota to upset Wisconsin in order to win the Big Ten West...

Minnesota kick returner Phillip Howard catches a kickoff during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22.

Live updates | No. 14 Wisconsin takes on Minnesota in Minneapolis

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 27, 2021

The team that will represent the west division in Dec. 4's Big Ten Championship Game will be decided today. If No. 14 Wisconsin defeats Minnesota, the Badgers will play in the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa celebrates a touchdown from Spencer Petras after a quarterback sneak during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Petras rushed for one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Quarterback Spencer Petras returns to field, leads Iowa in second half of Nebraska win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Quarterback Spencer Petras maneuvered his way through a cramped media room for his postgame interview after Iowa’s 28-21 win over Nebraska on Black Friday. The redshirt junior,...

Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg hoists the Heroes Trophy after a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21. The Cornhuskers have yet to beat the Hawkeyes since 2014.

Photos: No. 16 Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith November 26, 2021

The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Nov. 26. Iowa has not lost to Nebraska since 2014. Nebraska took a 14-6 lead over Iowa into the second half. Momentum...

Iowa defensive backs Jack Koerner and Dane Belton celebrate with Jamari Harris after his interception during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to the Iowa football team’s 28-21 win over Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — The No. 16 Iowa football team rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Nebraska, 28-21, on Black Friday and clinch at least a share of the Big Ten West. The Hawkeyes scored the...

Iowa special teams coach Levar Woods hugs defensive back Henry Marchese after Marchese blocked a punt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Iowa punter Tory Taylor and long snapper Austin Spiewak joined in the celebration.The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-21.

Iowa football’s Henry Marchese blocks punt for touchdown against Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Henry Marchese has been surrounded by Big Ten football his entire life. His father, John, played football at Iowa from 1982-86. His older brothers, Joe and Jimmy, played football...

Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg lifts the Heroes Trophy after a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rallies from 15-point deficit to beat Nebraska, clinch share of Big Ten West

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa punter Tory Taylor and holder Ryan Gersonde hoisted the Heroes Trophy near Memorial Stadium’s south end zone moments after the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers on Black Friday....

The Iowa Hawkeyes take the field during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa blocks punt, returns it for touchdown against Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa has life. Iowa defensive end Joe Evans blocked a Nebraska punt at the start of the fourth quarter and fellow Hawkeye Kyler Fisher caught the ball in the air and ran it into...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla releases a pass during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.(Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | No. 16 Iowa football team trails Nebraska, 14-6

Robert Read and Chloe Peterson November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — The No. 16 Iowa football team trails Nebraska, 14-6, at halftime of the Black Friday matchup between the two rivals at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers marched 75 yards on an opening...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras cheers before a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Spencer Petras in at quarterback for Iowa to start second half against Nebraska

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 26, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Iowa football team has made a change at quarterback ... again. Spencer Petras, Iowa's starter for the first nine games of the season — as well as all eight games in 2020...