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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 defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Cooper DeJean declare for the NFL Draft?

Brad Schultz and Colin Votzmeyer December 5, 2023

Yes Without a doubt, Cooper DeJean will go down as one of — if not the most — electric players to ever don the Black and Gold on the football field. After seeing limited action in his first...

Iowa guard Molly Davis, guard Kylie Feuerbach, and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate a play during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Iowa scored 66 points in the paint compared to FDU’s 16. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis embraces undersized guard role, remains fearless and efficient in offense

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2023

Few embrace the role of “undersized guard” as well as Iowa women’s basketball’s fifth-year point guard Molly Davis. The 5-foot-7 guard is a quiet but crucial piece to the No. 4 Hawkeyes’...

Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates after the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

‘I was waiting for my number to be called:’ Iowa backup defensive back Deshaun Lee confident in role heading into to the Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 5, 2023

Many successful defensive backs in football subscribe to a “next play” mentality in which, no matter the outcome of the previous play, their focus is on the present. But “next play” has evolved...

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker listens to a staffer during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa defensive coordinator wins Broyles Award, given to best assistant coach in college football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 5, 2023

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named the Broyles Award winner, given to the best assistant coach in college football. After losing seven defensive starters from last year's squad,...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas passes the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Labas completed 14 passes for 139 yards. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football third-string quarterback Joe Labas enters transfer portal

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2023

Iowa second-year quarterback Joe Labas entered the NCAA transfer portal, it was announced on Tuesday, having not played one snap this season despite a struggling Iowa offense. Labas, a former four-star...

Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions runs upfield after catching a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 13

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 4, 2023

Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta had the best game of his young professional career in the Detroit Lions’ 33-28 win over the New Orleans Saints. LaPorta finished the game with nine receptions for 140...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-6. Petras averaged 4.7 yards per pass.

Former Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras commits to Utah State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

Former Iowa football quarterback Spencer Petras announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he has committed to Utah State. Petras entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer on Nov....

Iowa football players and coaches walk onto the field before the Big Ten championship football game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 26-0.

Iowa football to face Tennessee in Citrus Bowl

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

The No. 17 Iowa football team will take on No. 21 Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Kickoff is set for noon, and the game will be broadcast on ABC....

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins speak in a press confrence after the Big Ten football championship game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 26-0.

Iowa Football Week 14 Column | Hawkeye offense once again inept against top competition, and ominously shows no signs of changing

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 3, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS -- What will it do next? I have an idea. The same as it always does.  Anemic offense. Dominant defense. Clutch plays to win by a touchdown or less. This is what happened in three of...

Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill to end the game during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0. Moore had one tackle.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 3, 2023

Passing Offense: C+ The skill gap between Iowa’s wide receiver unit and the Wolverines' secondary was made clear early on in the game as starters Nico Ragaini and Kaleb Brown struggled to make any...

Michigan linebacker Jason Hewlett during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0.

Photos: Iowa vs Michigan Big Ten Championship

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett December 3, 2023

Michigan defeated Iowa, 26-0, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, claiming the title of Big Ten champions for the third year in a row, making it their 45th champion title, the most in the Big...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks on the sideline during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s loss to Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 3, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa football lost to Michigan, 26-0, in the 2023 Big Ten Championship game Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Holding the Wolverines to a season-low 213 total yards...