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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 12/6

December 6, 2015

  Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is meeting the media in a special Sunday press conference to discuss No. 5 Iowa's loss to No. 3 Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship and its impending matchup...

Hawkeyes suffer heartbreaker in Big Ten Championship

Hawkeyes suffer heartbreaker in Big Ten Championship

December 6, 2015

  A 22-play, 82-yard drive put the Spartans ahead for good and doomed Iowa's playoff hopes. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — As Michigan State running back LJ Scott...

Payne: Taking second place

Payne: Taking second place

December 6, 2015

  The No. 4 Iowa football team fell to No. 5 Michigan State in the Dec. 5 Big Ten Championship, 16-13. By Danny Payne [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — In Lucas Oil Stadium on the...

Notebook: Inches away

Notebook: Inches away

December 6, 2015

  Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship on Dec. 5, 16-13. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa's bid for 13-0 fell a few inches short Saturday in Lucas...

Cook plays poorly but delivers in the clutch

Cook plays poorly but delivers in the clutch

December 6, 2015

  Michigan State standout quarterback Connor Cook didn’t play his best game, but he made plays when it mattered to give his team the Big Ten Title. By Charlie Green [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS...

INSTANT REACTION: Michigan State 16, Iowa 13

INSTANT REACTION: Michigan State 16, Iowa 13

December 5, 2015

  The Iowa football team lost to Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship, 16-13. By Danny Payne [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — This game was as Big Ten as Big Ten gets, which...

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.

HALFTIME: Iowa 6, Michigan State 3

December 5, 2015

  At halftime, Iowa is leading Michigan State, 6-3. By Danny Payne [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — This one is taking a while, guys. Both teams have had their shots so far, but...

The Daily Iowan's Big Ten Championship Exams

The Daily Iowan’s Big Ten Championship Exams

December 5, 2015

  Football reporters Danny Payne, Charlie Green, Ryan Rodriguez, and Jordan Hansen list four things No. 4 Iowa must do in order to beat No. 5 Michigan State. … INDIANAPOLIS — It's almost...

Notebook: From the other point of view

Notebook: From the other point of view

December 4, 2015

  Michigan State and Iowa will face off at 7:17 p.m. Dec. 5 to decide the Big Ten Championship. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — No. 5 Michigan State head coach...

Notebook: Ferentz talks Dantonio relationship, Championship game

Notebook: Ferentz talks Dantonio relationship, Championship game

December 4, 2015

  Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz goes back a long way with Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio. By Danny Payne [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS — Kirk Ferentz remembers the grouper...