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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean points to fans after winning a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean wins Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, Return Specialist of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

Iowa football's Cooper DeJean was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and Return Specialist of the Year. DeJean suffered a season-ending lower leg injury during practice following Iowa's...

Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) and safety Amani Hooker (37) tackle Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 12

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 27, 2023

Two former Iowa defensive backs led their teams in tackles during Week 12 of the NFL season this past weekend. Safeties Amani Hooker and Micah Hyde recorded 11 and six tackles, respectively, as the...

Iowa kicker Marshall Meeder kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Highlight to Watch: Hawkeye Marshall Meeder’s game-winning field goal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Heading into Friday's game against Nebraska, Iowa backup kicker Marshall Meeder didn't even have a profile picture on the Hawkeyes' online roster. Now, the Central Michigan transfer...

Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy runs away from Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett’s fourth quarter interception

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Having not made a bowl game since 2015, the. Nebraska football team seemed poised to break that trend on Friday against Iowa. Standing in the Cornhuskers' path to six wins stood Hawkeye...

Players scramble after an incomplete pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Iowa football Week 13 column: Hawkeyes’ confidence makes them anything but claustrophobic in tight games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — What will it do next?  That is the question every Iowa football fan should be asking themselves after the Hawkeyes miraculous 13-10 victory over Nebraska on Friday. A defensive...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Nebraska

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Rushing Offense: A Of course, there were a few negative plays, but there wasn’t much more Iowa could’ve asked for from its rushing unit. Nebraska’s rushing defense is ranked...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig and Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett interact after a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett doesn’t take his situation for granted

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett isn’t a starter on the Hawkeyes’ depth chart this season but has stood out among the rest at the finish of games. More than two months removed...

Iowa's Marshall Meeder kicks a 33-yard game-winning field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Marshall Meeder hits game-winning field goal against Nebraska in Hawkeye debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Marshall Meeder thought his football career was over. After finishing his third season at Central Michigan, the placekicker was ready to "move on in his life" and focus on his...

A Nebraska fan is seen after a call is made against a Nebraska player during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg November 24, 2023

Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, taking home the Heroes Trophy. Iowa was the first to put points on the board, with quarterback Deacon Hill running...

Iowa's Marshall Meeder kicks a 33-yard game-winning field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football prevails, 13-10, over Nebraska in final minute of mayhem

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Iowa football team defeated Nebraska, 13-10, Friday on the road at Memorial Stadium. In a game with a kickoff temperature of 26 degrees, the Iowa offense froze in the second half,...

Iowa football defensive linemen reach for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Live updates | Iowa football closes out regular season at Nebraska

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. – Fresh off of a thrilling 15-13 win over Illinois to clinch the Big Ten West title outright, the No. 17 Iowa football team will look to finish its regular season strong against Nebraska...

Iowa football defensive linemen reach for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 13 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

No. 17 Iowa @ Nebraska  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (42-24): Iowa – People don’t go to Nebraska to lose. They go there to leave. Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (38-28): Iowa – Kirk won’t...