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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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The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Quotables: What Iowa players had to say

December 22, 2015

Iowa players met with media, and this is what they had to say. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] In just 10 days, the Iowa football team will kick off against 11-2 and No. 6 ranked Stanford. Wednesday...

Highlights from Ferentz's press conference — Dec. 22

Highlights from Ferentz’s press conference — Dec. 22

December 22, 2015

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz spoke with media on Tuesday as the Hawkeyes get ready to leave for Pasadena Wednesday to play in the Rose Bowl. … The Hawkeyes’ final game of the season...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King runs with the ball in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

Iowa football’s top plays of 2015

December 21, 2015

  We've ranked the top-10 plays the Iowa football team had this season. By Danny Payne [email protected] Hey there, everyone, we hope you're enjoying the beginning of winter break....

Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook attempts to score a touchdown but is stopped at the 1-yard line for a first down during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa 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)

Hawks face physical Cardinal 

December 18, 2015

The DI Pregame staff spoke with Stanford Daily football columnist Do-Hyoung Park to talk about Iowa’s matchup with Stanford. By DI Pregame Staff [email protected] The following is a Q&A between...

Dissecting Christian McCaffrey

Dissecting Christian McCaffrey

December 17, 2015

Iowa will face Heisman Trophy runner-up Christian McCaffrey in the Rose Bowl. What makes him tick, and can he be stopped? By Charlie Green [email protected] As one of the most prolific backs...

Kirk Ferentz named Robinson Coach of the Year

Kirk Ferentz named Robinson Coach of the Year

December 17, 2015

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has been named the 2015 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year.The Football Writers Association of America and the Allstate Sugar...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs from Wisconsin linebackers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

The Long & long of it 

December 16, 2015

The Daily Iowan spoke with Chuck Long, the most famous Iowa quarterback to play in the Rose Bowl. By Jordan Hansen   |   [email protected] Chuck Long is, of course, one of the hallowed names...

Iowa running back Akurm Wadley tries to avoid a tackle 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)

Stanford defense one Iowa can exploit

December 16, 2015

By Charlie Green [email protected] When people think about Stanford football, they might think about a lot of the same qualities as those of the Hawkeyes. The program produces NFL-caliber offensive...

Having to beat itself, again

Having to beat itself, again

December 16, 2015

A win against Stanford will take a masterful performance for Iowa. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] With Iowa football back in the national spotlight after a historic 12-0 run in the regular...

By the Numbers: Iowa-Stanford

By the Numbers: Iowa-Stanford

December 16, 2015

Running, stopping the run, and quarterback play will be central in Iowa’s matchup with Stanford. By Charlie Green [email protected] Rush yards allowed per game: 146.9 (44th nationally) In...

Iowa lineman Brant Gressel and fullback Drake Kulick hold up a W flag after the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Point/Counterpoint: Will the Big Ten have the most Power-5 bowl victories?

December 16, 2015

Yes Over the course of the next month, the Big Ten will prove its dominance over the rest of the college-football world. Here’s why: I think the Big Ten will get seven wins during the bowl season,...

The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

DI Pregame roundtable

December 16, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame editor: OK, so we’ve had a week to dissect Stanford, so initial thoughts. Go. Ryan Rodriguez, football reporter: A lot like we were saying against Michigan State — it’s a really...