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 defensive end A.J. Epenesa displays his Defensive MVP award to his family during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa to skip senior season, enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

Hawkeye defensive end A.J. Epenesa will leave Iowa before his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft, he announced Tuesday on his Instagram page. Epenesa is widely regarded as a first-round pick. "Over...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Stone declares for 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 6, 2020

One Hawkeye is off to the NFL. Iowa safety Geno Stone tweeted his intention to declare for the 2020 NFL Draft on Monday. "Since the bowl game, I have had plenty of time to think deeply about my future...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley attempts a pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Stanley finished with a 67% completion rate for 213 yards.

Looking back on Nate Stanley’s season, career

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 28, 2019

Nate Stanley has played 40-straight games as a Hawkeye. On Friday, however, when he went back to the locker room, he took off his No. 4 jersey for a final time. Stanley is one of two quarterbacks to...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets emotional as the announcer mentioned Hayden Fry during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa honors Hayden Fry during and after Holiday Bowl win

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 28, 2019

Something special happened in the Iowa locker room after the Hawkeyes beat USC 49-24 in the Holiday Bowl on Friday. When the Hawkeyes left the field after the trophy presentation, everyone, fresh off...

DITV: Holiday Bowl Recap

December 28, 2019

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz presents the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Highlights from Holiday Bowl post-game press conference

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Iowa toppled USC in the Holiday Bowl on Friday to capture its third-consecutive bowl victory, as well as its 10th win of the season. Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players had...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa pursues USC's Kedon Slovis during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa’s Holiday Bowl performance highlights season

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — If the Holiday Bowl was A.J. Epenesa’s final game in a Hawkeye uniform, it was a good one to go out on. The junior defensive end recorded 2.5 sacks to finish the season with 11.5, the...

Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Smith-Marsette shows off speed in win over USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — It’s easy to spot Ihmir Smith-Marsette on the field and off it. Off the field, he’s probably lighting up a room with a joke and a vibrant smile. On it, he’s probably scoring touchdowns....

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Iowa clinches 10th win with Holiday Bowl victory over USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

Iowa defeated USC, 49-24, in the Holiday Bowl on Friday to clinch its third-consecutive bowl victory and 10th win of the season. It all started with trick plays. https://youtu.be/WyHSIFbGjg4 On...