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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson looks up into the stands while preparing to swarm the field before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jackson snares Tatum Award, Big Ten honors

November 29, 2017

Josh Jackson earns his first national award, and made the Big Ten's First-Team defense. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye defensive back Josh Jackson won the Jack Tatum Award on Tuesday,...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs along the sideline towards the end zone during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Numbers show Iowa’s dominance over Nebraska

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 28, 2017

Iowa might have had déjà vu on Nov. 24 when it smacked Nebraska, 56-14. The big win came a year after the Hawkeyes beat the Cornhuskers, 40-10, in last season’s Black Friday matchup. After being...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell reacts during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Josey Jewell Snags Jack Lambert Award

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 27, 2017

It's time to add another award to Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell's growing list of accomplishments this season. Jewell earned the Jack Lambert Award on Monday, an award given to the best linebacker...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley sheds a tackle during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wadley’s rushing leads Hawkeyes past Huskers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 27, 2017

No Iowa running back had notched back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since Fred Russel in 2002 and 2003 until Akrum Wadley etched his name in Black and Gold history on Nov. 24 against Nebraska. Wadley needed...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls to tight end T.J. Hockensen during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Season of optimism turned into season of disappointment

November 27, 2017

Iowa’s 7-5 record will bring the team to a bowl game but was still disappointing. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] After the first game of the season, way back on Sept. 2, I was incredibly...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs along the sideline towards the end zone during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye offense delivers crucial spark

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 24, 2017

LINCOLN, Nebraska — Some might call it one of the greatest magic acts in recent memory. Iowa’s offense, nowhere to be found in almost 20 days, reappeared in dramatic fashion, hanging a season-best...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley scores a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Running backs shine in 56-14 Iowa win in Lincoln

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 24, 2017

LINCOLN, Nebraska — A game that didn’t start too well for the Hawkeyes ended exactly how many suspected it would — an Iowa win. The Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska, 56-14, at Memorial Stadium on Nov....

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley cuts back during a game against Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Akrum Wadley

November 23, 2017

Daily Iowan Sports Editor Adam Hensley caught up with running back Akrum Wadley, a senior from Newark, New Jersey. Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite album of all time? Akrum Wadley: I listen to a lot...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 13 Power Rankings

November 23, 2017

1. Wisconsin (11-0) I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. My Badgers are going to go 12-0, win the Big Ten title, and still not get picked for the playoffs. It’s not fair. 2. Ohio State (9-2)...

Iowa defensive lineman Nathan Bazata poses for a portrait during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

They said it: Iowa football commentary

November 23, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Josh Jackson, defensive back On being named a Thorpe Award finalist: “It"s cool to be added to the list. It was a goal that I had at the beginning...

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee looks to make a pass Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in State College, Pa. Penn State won over Nebraska 56-44. (Abby Drey/Cetre Daily Times/TNS)

By the numbers: Nebraska

November 23, 2017

This season has Nebraska fans yearning for the glory days. By Pete Ruden [email protected] It’s been a down year for Nebraska, and Cornhusker fans are missing the 1990s more than ever. Nebraska,...

Iowa offensive line Boone Myers celebrates Nick Easley's touchdown during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Myers, Boettger deal with being sidelined senior season

November 23, 2017

The senior years of O-linemen Ike Boettger and Boone Myers took some unforeseen curves. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] This season didn’t go quite how Boone Myers and Ike Boettger...