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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 back Michael Ojemudia watches 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.

Iowa looking for all-important 10th win against USC

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 15, 2019

For the first time since the 2015 season, Hawkeye football has the chance to earn 10 wins when it faces USC on Dec. 27 in San Diego. Even before the name, location, and date of its Holiday Bowl bid...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa rushes the passer during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Wirfs, Duncan, Epenesa highlight Walter Camp All-America teams

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 12, 2019

The Walter Camp Foundation announced its 2019 Walter Camp All-American teams on Thursday, which featured three Hawkeye juniors: offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, kicker Keith Duncan, and defensive end A.J....

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) drops back to pass against UCLA during the third quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Hawkeye secondary prepares for USC passing game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 11, 2019

USC’s worst fears became real in its first game of the season. In the second quarter of the Trojans’ 31-23 season-opening win over Fresno State, starting quarterback JT Daniels went down with a torn...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks an extra point during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan, Wirfs, Epenesa earn AP first-team All-Big Ten honors

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 11, 2019

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs have been named unanimous first-team selections to the AP's All-Big Ten team, the AP announced Wednesday. Defensive end A.J. Epenesa earned...

USC head coach Clay Helton reacts after yet another personal fopul call against the Trojans in the second quarter at the Coliseum on Saturday night, Nov,. 2, 2019. USC will face Iowa in the Holiday Bowl. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

By the Numbers: USC Trojans

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 10, 2019

In its matchup with USC in the Holiday Bowl, Iowa will be tested in new and interesting ways. The Trojans rely heavily on its passing game and have outstanding receivers to show for it, but the Hawkeye...

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.

Hawkeyes looking forward to new destination with Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

Iowa football hasn’t played a game west of Nebraska in years. The last time it played a game on the West Coast, to be exact, came in the 2016 Rose Bowl against Stanford. That game — a 45-16 loss...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa celebrates after a play during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Epenesa, Wirfs not focused on NFL ahead of Holiday Bowl

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2019

A recent trend in college football is for top-tier players to skip their team’s bowl game in order to prepare for the NFL Draft. Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs and A.J. Epenesa will be exceptions to that...

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) drops back to pass against UCLA during the third quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Iowa embracing chance to face ‘name-brand’ USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 8, 2019

On Dec. 27, it’ll be fashion, movies, and big city lights versus cornfields, cowboys, and a small-town vibe. While those stereotypes may or may not be true across the city or state, the play styles...

Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football to face USC in Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 8, 2019

After a 9-3 regular season, Iowa finally knows where it will go to try to accomplish a 10-win season: the Holiday Bowl. The Hawkeyes will take on USC in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27. The...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley points out a linebacker during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24.

Ohio State, Wisconsin due up for rematch in Big Ten title game

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

For the third time in the last six years, Ohio State and Wisconsin will face off in the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday in Indianapolis. Ohio State seemingly has had its spot locked up in the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Looking back on Iowa football’s 2019 season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 4, 2019

When Iowa dropped back-to-back games against Michigan and Penn State in October, it seemed as if the sky was falling. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. Despite losing one more game...

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 named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 4, 2019

Along with being named a first-team All-Big Ten offensive lineman, Iowa junior Tristan Wirfs took home the title of the Big Ten's Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced...