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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz, as well as both team's defensive and offensive coordinators, spoke about the game and answered questions from the media. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl head coach-coordinator conference

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

A press conference for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah...

Iowa defensive and special teams players practice during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Music City Bowl offers chance for young Iowa football players to gain experience

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – On this date in 2001, Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa football squad battled Mike Leach and the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Alamo Bowl. The Hawkeyes won a rather uneventful game, 19-16, but...

Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz pose for a picture after accepting customized guitars during a press conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz, as well as both team's defensive and offensive coordinators, spoke about the game and answered questions from the media. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz feature different backgrounds but a common perspective

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he didn’t have too much familiarity with his Missouri counterpart Eli Drinkwitz. The pair are 28 years apart in age, hail from different...

Players huddle during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Center Logan Jones, linebacker Kyler Fisher among four Iowa football players missing Music City Bowl

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – The Iowa football team will be without four players for the upcoming Music City Bowl against Missouri on Dec. 30. Center Logan Jones, wide receiver Seth Anderson, defensive back Koen...

Offensive linemen from rival teams compete in a hot wing eating competition during a team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The event had a chicken wing eating contest along with a finish-the-lyric challenge.

Iowa and Missouri players enjoy Music City Bowl team welcome festivities

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 28, 2024

NASHVILLE - Iowa and Missouri may be playing a fierce football game on Monday, but the two teams put their rivalry aside on Saturday evening. One of the perks of qualifying for a bowl game are the annual...

An official observes Missouri offensive lineman Curtis Peagler during a chicken wing contests team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Peagler finished with the most wings eaten. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Team Welcome Party

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 28, 2024

Teams, staff, and family gathered at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn, for a Team Welcome Party on Friday night, Dec. 27. The event had food and featured a finish-the-lyric contest along with a hot chicken...

Players and staff make their way to the Ensworths Turf Field and Track during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice and interviews

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 27, 2024

Iowa held a practice at the Ensworths Turf Field and Track in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday. After the practice, Iowa football players and special teams coordinator LeVar Woods spoke with media members. Kaden...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks at a teammate during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks to prove himself in Music City Bowl

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 27, 2024

NASHVILLE - As the college football landscape continues to evolve, a common discourse surrounding bowl games has drifted amongst fans and the media. Some will say bowl games are irrelevant due to the expanded...

Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Kaden Wetjen likely to return, but won’t rule out other futures

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 27, 2024

Kaden Wetjen isn’t certain if he’ll return to the Iowa football team next season, but he at least has a number in mind.  “I’m 98 percent sure,” Wetjen told reporters after the Hawkeyes’...

Photo taken from Central Michigan Athletics.

Central Michigan defensive lineman Jonah Pace commits to Iowa football

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 23, 2024

Former Central Michigan defensive lineman Jonah Pace has committed to Iowa, per an announcement on his Twitter page. Pace becomes Iowa's second addition in its 2025 transfer portal class, following the...

Iowa fans celebrate as a field goal is made to win the game in the last six seconds during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Missouri

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 17, 2024

The Iowa football team will close out its season against Missouri in the Music City Bowl, returning to Nashville for the first time since 2022 when it shut out Kentucky, 21-0. The Hawkeyes are 6-7...

An official separates the Hawkeyes and Huskers for the coin toss before a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

On The Line | The Daily Iowan’s football coverage team picks a slate of bowl games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 17, 2024

Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. No. 19 Missouri  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (41-25): Iowa – Almost went to Mizzou. Please prove me right, Hawkeyes.  Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (43-23): Missouri...