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The Daily Iowan

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 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.

Ferentz recaps 2019 Hawkeye football season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 20, 2020

When Iowa fell short of its original goal to reach the Big Ten Championship, it shifted its focus quickly. It wanted 10 wins. It reached that mark with a 49-24 victory over USC in the Holiday Bowl on...

A statue of former Iowa lineman Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football media day on August 9, 2019.

Karras, Slater named to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 15, 2020

Former standout Iowa football players Alex Karras and Fred "Duke" Slater have been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They were inducted as a part of the 2020 Centennial Class. Karras played defensive...

Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs set to enter 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

Tristan Wirfs, the final Iowa player with an NFL decision, has chosen to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, he announced on his Instagram page Tuesday. “These past 3 years have been the ride of a lifetime,”...

Iowa running back Toren Young carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Young to forgo senior season with Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 14, 2020

On the same day defensive end A.J. Epenesa declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, running back Toren Young announced that he will forgo his fifth and final season at Iowa. Young wrote in a tweet that he will...

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