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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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Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football report card: Defensive line

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 11, 2018

Defensive Line: A+ Well, this one was a no-brainer. Iowa’s defensive line wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines week after week, and the numbers back it up — the Hawkeyes averaged nearly 3 sacks...

Former Hawkeye George Kittle nearly breaks NFL record

Former Hawkeye George Kittle nearly breaks NFL record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 9, 2018

Former Iowa and current San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle nearly broke an NFL record in the 49ers' win over the Denver Broncos Sunday - in one half. In the first half on San Francisco's victory,...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson scores on a fake field goal during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

Iowa football’s Hockenson named Walter Camp All-American

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 6, 2018

Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson's accolade list just keeps on growing. On Friday evening, the sophomore was named to the 2018 Walter Camp All-America Second Team by Walter Camp Foundation. Hockenson...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson walks back onto the field after an incomplete pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson wins John Mackey Award

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson kept his award streak going Wednesday, winning the 2018 John Mackey Award, which is given to the top tight end in the nation. Hockenson is the second Hawkeye to win the...

Iowa linebacker Aaron Mends blocks Maryland punt kicker Nicolas Pritchard as he attempts a punt return during the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Iowa linebacker Mends to pursue graduate transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

Hawkeye linebacker Aaron Mends is planning to pursue a graduate transfer to continue his career, he tweeted Monday. Mends was set to be a starter for an inexperienced linebacker corps heading into the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook jumps for the rebound during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Iowa men’s basketball looks to move on after first loss

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

Iowa basketball was a tale of two teams last week. When the Hawkeyes took on Pittsburgh on Nov. 27, they held their own and stepped up when the game went down to the wire en route to a 69-68 victory over...

UI Athletics Gary Barta announces that Iowa has accepted a bid to the 2019 Outback Bowl. Iowa finished the regular season 8-4 and will play in the Outback Bowl for the third time in six seasons. (Beau Bowman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes talk Outback Bowl, Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 2, 2018

After plenty of speculation, Iowa’s bowl destination and opponent are officially set – the Hawkeyes will take on No. 18 Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Outback Bowl. “I took what ends up being...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the finer points of officiating with the line judge during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hawkeye football headed to Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 2, 2018

For the third time in six seasons, Iowa football is traveling to Tampa, Florida, for the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1. The Hawkeyes (8-4) will take on No. 18 Mississippi State (8-4). The Bulldogs are led...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates as he crosses the goal line in the first quarter of a football game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Satruday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hakeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Noah Fant to skip senior season, enter NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Iowa tight end Noah Fant will not play his senior season in a Hawkeye uniform and will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, Fant tweeted Friday. "Since the very first time I put on football pads as a child, it...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gives a postgame inerview after Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. Ferentz was bleeding during his interview after being accidentally head--butted by quarterback Nate Stanley during post game celebrations. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Kirk Ferentz to appear on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take”

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

Just days after being named Football Guy of the Week on the popular Barstool Sports podcast “Pardon My Take,” Hawkeye football head coach Kirk Ferentz is set to appear on the show alongside Dan “Big...

Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) and Matt Hankins (8) sack Boston College quarter back Darius Wade (4) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Holiday Bowl hopes for Hawkeye football

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 29, 2018

After an 8-4 finish to 2018, Iowa football can expect a warmer bowl game than last year’s finale on the tundra of New York City, where the Hawkeyes took down Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. This...