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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson swarms with teammates onto the field before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Football lands Iowa’s top recruit

December 6, 2017
John Waggoner had many options when it came to where he’d play football next season, but on Tuesday he decided on Kinnick.
Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson swarms with teammates onto the field before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Hensley: Make college football fun again

December 5, 2017

This season’s College Football Playoff committee got its teams correct, but the format needs to be tweaked: The playoff needs to expand from four teams to eight. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Make...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with members of the media during a media availability in the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football headed for New York City to compete in Pinstripe Bowl

December 4, 2017

The Iowa football team will head to New York City to take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa football program made it pretty clear that...

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Iowa football headed to New York City

December 3, 2017

The Iowa football team will pack its bags and head east for the final game of the season. Officials announced Sunday afternoon that the Hawkeyes will take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson attempts to intercept a pass 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)

Josh Jackson, Josey Jewell earn Big Ten awards

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 1, 2017

Hawkeye linebacker Josey Jewell and cornerback Josh Jackson earned individual Big Ten awards, the conference announced Thursday. Jewell earned the Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and the...

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....