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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates his kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Smith-Marsette ties Iowa bowl touchdown record

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

Ihmir Smith-Marsette tied Hawkeye history at the Holiday Bowl on Friday. In one quarter, Smith-Marsette scored three touchdowns — one rushing, one kick return, and one receiving — to equal Shonn...

Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Holiday Bowl halftime reactions — Iowa vs. USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

Trick plays leading Iowa to success Hayden Fry would be proud. Iowa scored touchdowns on its first two possessions against USC on Friday by utilizing trickery in a way it hasn't all season. Offensive...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. Tracy Jr. ran for a 75 yard touchdown in the 4th quarter.

WATCH: Tracy’s reverse gives Iowa early lead

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

Brian Ferentz entered Friday's Holiday Bowl with some tricks up his sleeve, and it helped Iowa score its first touchdown. Lined up in the shotgun with a back to both sides, Nate Stanley handed the ball...

Iowa linebacker Amani Jones attempts to tackle Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Jones, Martin to miss Holiday Bowl against USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Iowa defensive end and special-teamer Amani Jones and wide receiver Oliver Martin will not play in Iowa's matchup against USC in the Holiday Bowl at 7 p.m due to injuries, according to Iowa...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Looking back on Iowa’s best offensive bowls under Ferentz

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 27, 2019

The 2019 Holiday Bowl marks Kirk Ferentz’s 17th bowl game as Iowa’s head coach and will determine whether he’s above or below .500 in those games. In preparation for the game, The Daily Iowan...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa prepares for a play during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Keys to the 2019 Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser December 27, 2019

Iowa wins if: It slows USC's receiving corps. The Trojans' offense features three wide receivers who have recorded at least 65 receptions, 850 yards, and six touchdowns. Michael Pittman Jr. leads...

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Hawkeye fans take over San Diego ahead of Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 26, 2019

San Diego isn’t usually a hotbed for Iowa football fans. When all the action takes place in Iowa City and surrounding Big Ten campuses, it doesn’t need to be. But its role changed this week. The...