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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 tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates picking up a crucial first down during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hockenson, Fant highlight Hawkeye presence in All-Big Ten offense

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

T.J. Hockenson was named the Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year in the Big Ten, while also being named first-team All-Big Ten by the conference media, the Big Ten announced Wednesday. Fellow tight...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker intercepts a Maryland pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Amani Hooker, Ihmir Smith-Marsette earn Big Ten awards

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 27, 2018

On Tuesday, defensive back Amani Hooker and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette earned respective player of the year awards in the Big Ten. Hooker, a Minneapolis native, was named the Tatum-Woodson Big...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) sacks Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14.

Iowa football churns out solid numbers despite falling short of preseason goals

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 27, 2018

At one point, Iowa’s season was one that had promise, a potential appearance in the Big Ten title game, and maybe even the College Football Playoffs. Even though the Hawkeyes fell short of those goals,...

Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees jumps over Iowa defensive back Josh Turner during the Iowa/Northwestern game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defensive back Josh Turner announces intent to transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 26, 2018

Hawkeye defensive back Josh Turner will not be returning to the Iowa program for the 2019 season, he tweeted Monday. Turner played in all 12 games in 2018, racking up 5 tackles. Turner found himself...

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson attempts to bring down Nebraska running back Maurice Washington during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last second field goal.

Anthony Nelson earns Big Ten recognition

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 26, 2018

It was another dominant week for Iowa defensive ends. Just one week after sophomore A.J. Epenesa was recognized by the conference, Hawkeye junior Anthony Nelson picked up a Big Ten Co-Defensive Player...

DITV Sports: Saved by a kick

November 26, 2018

With the game tied, Senior kicker Miquel Recinos made a 41-yard field goal as time expired against Nebraska.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent sheds Nebraska safety Antonio Reed's tackle during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last-second field goal.

Report Card: How did Iowa do against Nebraska?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 25, 2018

Offense: B+ Iowa’s offensive line owns Nebraska. For the second game in a row, Iowa’s running game looked sharp, with Mekhi Sargent doing the work along with Toren Young. Sargent ran for more than...

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.

Hensley: Cold winter for Nebraska, warm bowl game for Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 25, 2018

Well, my last game from the Kinnick press box has come and passed. And let me tell you, that was a good one. It took 12 games, but Iowa finally showed a clutch gene (on offense, at least), and it came...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018.

Iowa’s run game exploded with potential against Nebraska

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2018

In the past two weeks, Iowa’s running backs have stepped up in a big way to change the narrative about the running game. Against Northwestern on Nov. 10, Iowa collected only 64 yards in four quarters....

Defensive holes force last-second victory

Defensive holes force last-second victory

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2018

A walk-off redemption field goal off the foot of Miguel Recinos closed out Iowa’s regular season at Kinnick Stadium with a 31-28 win over Nebraska. After missing a field goal that would have sent...

Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks a field goal as time expires during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Recinos’ game-winner sends Huskers packing

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 23, 2018

With a chance to extend its lead to 11 points over Nebraska in the fourth quarter, Iowa sent out kicker Miguel Recinos for a 37-yard attempt. Recinos, who entered the game having made 14 of his 18 attempts...