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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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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 28, 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...

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 26, 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...