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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

DITV Tailgate Series: The Outback Bowl

Beau Bowman, DITV Sports Director January 1, 2019

The Hawkeye marching band takes on Tampa

Beau Bowman, DITV Sports Director December 31, 2018

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, November 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hawkeye offense set to clash with standout Mississippi State defense

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 31, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – The season comes down to this. On Tuesday, Iowa takes on No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. “It's a great Bowl game on every level,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said....

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...