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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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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.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s conference title game against Michigan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

1. Opening up the playbook  Iowa football hasn’t been known for offensive creativity in recent years, especially this season. Outside of a couple shovel passes and a few end-arounds, offensive...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Divisions no more: Looking back on the ten-year history of the Big Ten East and West

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

After Iowa defeated Illinois on Nov. 18 and Michigan prevailed over Ohio State on Nov. 25, the two respective teams hoisted what will soon be relics of a bygone era: the Big Ten West and East division...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor, long snapper Luke Elkin, and kicker Drew Stevens celebrate a field goal during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Iowa football’s kicking unit has a vast array of personalities, but shares a passion for production

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

A 26-year-old punter from Australia, a 21-year-old long snapper and former quarterback from Wisconsin, and a teenage kicker from South Carolina This wide-ranging trio — punter/holder Tory Taylor,...

Iowa kicker Marshall Meeder receives the Heroes Trophy after kicking the game winning field goal during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

‘Story of our season’: Iowa football blocks outside noise en route to Big Ten Championship berth

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The 2023 Iowa football team is one head coach Kirk Ferentz will talk about “10 years from now.” And it’s not because of what this year’s squad has achieved — but how they managed to do...

Iowa defensive lineman 	Aaron Graves and linebacker Jay Higgins dive for 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.

Iowa football Week 14 notebook | Hawkeyes head into Indianapolis as underdogs but don’t doubt themselves

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 28, 2023

If there’s one thing Iowa football left tackle Mason Richman is looking forward to when Iowa takes on Michigan on Saturday, it’s that the Hawkeyes will be the home team. While the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

Iowa football’s Tory Taylor wins Big Ten Punter of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

On Tuesday, Iowa football's Tory Taylor was named the Big Ten Punter of the Year. He also won the award in 2020. The 6-foot-4 punter from Melbourne, Australia, was named one of three finalists for the...

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...