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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 defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates tackling Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Epenesa had two sacks throughout the game.

Epenesa balls out in win over Nebraska

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 1, 2019

The curse of being a dominant football player is the attention that comes with it. A.J. Epenesa is a dominant football player, and the Hawkeye defensive end had a lot of attention at the beginning of...

Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy after the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 27-24.

Ruden: Iowa exposed Nebraska for what it is

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 1, 2019

Iowa’s 27-24 win over Nebraska on Nov. 29 ended just how it should have. After hitting his game-winning kick from 48 yards out, Keith Duncan gave the Dikembe Mutombo finger wag to Nebraska’s bowl...

Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following win over Nebraska

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills November 29, 2019

Iowa downed Nebraska, 27-24, on Friday for its fifth-straight victory over Nebraska. The win, highlighted by a 48-yard game-winning field goal by Keith Duncan, kept Nebraska out of a bowl game and kept...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini catches a pass during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes scrape by Huskers despite sloppy second half

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 29, 2019

The cloud that has been over Nebraska football since it last beat Iowa, in 2014, seemed to lift in the second half of the meeting between the two teams on Nov. 29 in Lincoln. Whatever changes the Huskers...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks the ball during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan adds to stellar season with game-winning kick to beat Nebraska

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 29, 2019

It was the kick Keith Duncan’s entire season has been pointing to. Tie game. Hostile environment at Nebraska. The Heroes Trophy on the line. Almost 90,000 rowdy fans. Spitting rain. Cold weather....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Iowa downs Nebraska for fifth-straight season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 29, 2019

What should have been an easy stroll to victory over Nebraska on Nov. 29 in Lincoln turned into something much more difficult for Iowa. After sprinting out to a 24-10 lead at halftime, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Week 14 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Nebraska

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills November 29, 2019

Big plays boost run game Iowa posted one of its best rushing performances of the season in just the first quarter against Nebraska on Friday. Highlighted by a 55-yard touchdown run by Tyler Goodson...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

VIDEO: Smith-Marsette takes reverse for first touchdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 29, 2019

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette got off to a fast start against Nebraska on Friday. Literally. Smith-Marsette took a reverse 45 yards for the first touchdown of the game, giving the Hawkeyes...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson catches a pass during the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson rushed a total of 38 yards.

On the Line: Week 14

November 26, 2019

No. 19 Iowa vs. Nebraska Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor (29-26): Iowa — Nebraska is bad, man. Anna Kayser, Sports Editor (33-22): Iowa — Lol, Nebraska. Come on. Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor...

Illinois players break up a huddle before the game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Around the Big Ten: Week 14

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 26, 2019

Big Ten power rankings 1. Ohio State Chase Young has only played in nine games and still has 16.5 sacks this season. 2. Penn State Losing to the No. 2 team on the road last week, and the opposing...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost speak before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Week 14 scouting report: Nebraska

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 26, 2019

After entering the season ranked and with high expectations of leading the Big Ten West, Nebraska has fallen far short of its goals. The beginning of the end came on Sept. 7, when it fell to Colorado...