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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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a media press conference covering Iowa's bowl outcome on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl on Monday, January 2, 12:00 PM on ABC. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz and Gary ‘s presser — 12-4

December 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Iowa is headed to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida where it will face the Florida Gators on Janurary 2nd. Athletic Director Gary Barta: On the phone...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 45-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa headed to the Outback Bowl

December 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] The Iowa football team is headed to Tampa, Florida to play the Florida Gators on January 2nd in the 2017 Outback Bowl. "We are thrilled to extend an invitation...

Iowa offensive lineman Cole Croston recovers a ball that was stripped from quarterback C.J. Beathard during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes in the last seconds of the game, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

An ode to Football Title Weekend

December 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] This weekend, college football will be full of triumph and heartbreak, amazing stories and those that were almost so. Conference champions, tickets punched to...

Iowa defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson gets a safety on Michigan running back De'Veon Smith during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Football Brief: Big Ten honors football Hawkeyes

November 30, 2016

Senior defensive back Desmond King and senior defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson were named first-team All-Big Ten by the league coaches. King was also named first team by the media, and Johnson was named...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley catches a pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard during the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

’Bama, Buckeyes on top

November 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] On Tuesday evening, the College Football Playoff Committee released its last rankings before the bowls are decided. The Big Ten, as it has over the last couple...

Iowa defensive lineman Josey Jewell wakes to line of scrimmage during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense sparks football surge

November 29, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Somehow, the Iowa football team managed to win its last three games, which, quite honestly, did not seem possible a couple weeks ago. But here we are. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard waves to fans as he runs out onto the field before a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Season to remember after all

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 28, 2016

I have to admit, after watching Penn State shellac Iowa at the beginning of November, it didn’t seem there was a whole lot of hope for the rest of the Hawkeyes season. The team looked defeated and miserable...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a ball during a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Line clicks, offense rolls

November 28, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To be blunt, the Iowa offense had not looked good for more than a month. Look at the box score from the 40-10 dismantling of No. 17 Nebraska, however, and it’s...

Front seven turn the tables on the Huskers

Front seven turn the tables on the Huskers

November 25, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Over the past three games, Iowa has allowed just 23 points. All have been wins. There are a lot of reasons for this, of course, but you really don't have...

Big stage, bigger plays

Big stage, bigger plays

November 25, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It’s been hard to describe the Iowa offense as explosive this year. At times, the receivers will go in hiding. At times, the offensive line won’t be...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King reacts to his interception during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

HALFTIME: Iowa 20, No. 17 Nebraska 3

November 25, 2016

By Jordan Hansen Well, that's one strange way to start a game. Iowa blazed out to a 13-0 lead and hasn't really looked back since. There's been a whole bunch of things that have gone right for the...

Iowa waits to take the field before the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Pregame musings: Iowa vs. No. 17 Nebraska

November 25, 2016

By DI Staff (Jordan Hansen & Blake Dowson) It's honestly kind of hard believe this is the last home game. Perhaps even the last home game I'll ever cover here — a scary thought. It also happens...