Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald throws a pass during a practice at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida on Saturday Dec. 29, 2018.

Iowa defense prepared for Mississippi State’s Fitzgerald

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 31, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Iowa has a tall task standing in its way on Tuesday. Literally. Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 230 pounds, and he’s arguably the most dynamic...

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.

Tough decision awaits for Hawkeye football’s Hockenson

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 30, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson has a big decision to make, but it will have to wait until after Iowa’s contest with No. 18 Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Outback Bowl. He says...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Former Hawkeye Kittle breaks NFL, 49ers records in season finale

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 30, 2018

George Kittle is only in his second season in the NFL, but he is already proving that he is one of the best tight ends in the league - and in San Francisco 49ers history. Kittle, who received his first...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz addresses fans during  Outback Bowl Beach Day at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday Dec. 30, 2018. The day’s festivities included a variety of events for fans and general merrymaking.

Iowa football hits the Clearwater beach

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 30, 2018

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Sunday marked beach day for both the Iowa and Mississippi State football programs. The teams took to the Clearwater beach for pep rallies, and fans got to experience other activities...

VIDEO: Iowa football visits Busch Gardens

Beau Bowman, DITV Sports Director December 29, 2018

Iowa players ride the Falcon's Fury during a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Hawkeye football takes on Busch Gardens

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - The Iowa football team traveled to Busch Gardens for a day in the park, feeding giraffes on a safari tour and taking on one of the park's scariest rides, Falcon's Fury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EWba9ErRM Feeding...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Kirk Ferentz speaks ahead of Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - Just three days before Iowa and Mississippi State clash in the Outback Bowl, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz sat at the joint coaches press conference to discuss the upcoming matchup. Sitting...

Mississippi State Head Coach Joe Moorhead answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Joe Moorhead talks familiarity with Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - On Saturday, the head coaches from Iowa and No. 18 Mississippi State met for a joint press conference. Bulldog coach Joe Moorhead spoke about his former coaching days at Penn State, where...