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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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USC head coach Clay Helton (left) speaks with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Highlights from the Holiday Bowl press conference

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser December 26, 2019

One day before the Holiday Bowl, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and USC head coach Clay Helton discussed Friday's Big Ten/Pac-12 matchup. The teams don't receive the opportunity to face programs from...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Iowa football battles losses in Holiday Bowl

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 26, 2019

For Iowa football, this season has been riddled with losses. From injuries to deaths in the program, the Hawkeyes have fought through adversity all season. Now, they’re gearing up to continue that...

USC head coach Clay Helton speaks during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

USC’s Helton speaks on Holiday Bowl matchup with Iowa

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 26, 2019

There aren’t many opportunities for Pac-12 teams to face programs from the Big Ten. USC has that chance on Friday when the Trojans and their pass-heavy offense battles the Hawkeyes’ stout defense...

Zena, a two-toed sloth, sticks out her tongue during Iowa's tour of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes met a few animals and then toured the exhibits.

Photos: Hawkeyes tour the San Diego Zoo (12/25/19)

Katina Zentz and Shivansh Ahuja December 25, 2019

Iowa players Levi and Landan Paulsen, Nick Niemann, and Cedrick Lattimore had the chance the afternoon of December 25, 2019 to meet a few special animals. They met Zena, a two-toed sloth, Jambo, an African...

Iowa offensive lineman Levi Paulsen laughs looking at a two-toed sloth during the teams visit of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Paulsen twins appreciate trip to San Diego Zoo

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 25, 2019

Some members of the Hawkeye football team engaged with animals at the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 25, though not the farm animals that populate the state of Iowa. This was new. Levi and Landan Paulsen,...

Iowa players meet Zena, a Two-Toed Sloth, at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019.

Meet the San Diego Zoo’s lineup of animals

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 25, 2019

Four Hawkeyes had the chance to interact up close with animals from the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 25. The Paulsen twins, Landan and Levi, Nick Niemann, and Cedrick Lattimore met three very different animals...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone attempts to defend Purdue running back King Doerue during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

USC’s strong air-raid offense to test Iowa secondary

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 25, 2019

Even after facing strong receiving corps in Michigan and Minnesota this season, the Iowa secondary’s biggest test will come in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego. Instead of facing one or two...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia prepares for a tackle during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Ojemudia steps up to lead secondary

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 25, 2019

Michael Ojemudia wasn’t always the All-Big Ten player he proved to be this season. A three-star recruit from Farmington Hills, Michigan, Ojemudia embodied the Hawkeye way. He steadily climbed through...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Stanley owns quarterback sneak

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

When Iowa's in a pinch on third down and it needs a fresh set of downs, it can turn to a play that always seems to work for the Hawkeyes: the quarterback sneak. As long as Iowa's within three yards...