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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa fans celebrate as a field goal is made to win the game in the last six seconds during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Isabella Tisdale and Emma Calabro November 30, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 13-10, in a matchup at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday. Iowa kicker Drew Stevens won the game for the Hawkeyes with a 53-yard field goal in the...

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson celebrates an Iowa win after a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa football defeats Nebraska with second-half comeback solidified by clutch defense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 29, 2024

The black-clad crowd at Kinnick Stadium sang “Seven Nation Army” at the start of the fourth quarter, hoping that the fight song from The White Stripes could will the Hawkeyes to victory. Minutes...

Players embrace Iowa defensive back TJ Hall after his interception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Live updates | Iowa football closes out regular season against rival Nebraska

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2024

Following a 29-13 road victory over Maryland last weekend, the Iowa football team gets set to close out the regular season at Kinnick Stadium against rival Nebraska. The Hawkeyes have won eight out of...

Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury celebrates after a turnover 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.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 14 of the college football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 27, 2024

Pete Ruden's (13-19-1, $1,200) Picks: Iowa -5.5 With its victory over Wisconsin last week, Nebraska clinched a bowl for the first time since 2016. Now, it has to head to Iowa City for a night game...

Photo contributed by Taylor Vessel of UIHC

‘The happiest kid ever:’ Kid Captain Lukas Hazen embraces others with a ‘genuine smile’

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 27, 2024

One goodbye. That’s all Jayme Hazen wanted. Minutes after giving birth to Lukas, her son would be airlifted 40 miles away to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  Doctors...

Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy after the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 27-24.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Nebraska

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 27, 2024

The Iowa football team aims to retain the Heroes Trophy when it hosts Nebraska on Friday night. The Cornhuskers and Hawkeyes are each coming off victories and are each bowl-eligible for the first time...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz observes players during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz updates quarterback situation, reflects on seniors

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 26, 2024

It will be a battle of inexperience under center in Iowa football’s Friday night contest against Nebraska. While Cornhusker fans might be wary of first-year quarterback Dylan Raiola and his 10 interceptions,...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson embraces Maryland linebacker Trey Reddick following a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Johnson had 35 carries, 164 yards, and one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Grading Iowa football’s win against Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Passing Offense:  A- There’s not a whole lot to say about this unit, but I was impressed with Jackson Stratton today. The sophomore tossed only 76 yards through the air but completed 10 of his...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers questions during a press conference following a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Column | Iowa football claims to ignore distractions, but Kirk Ferentz leaves no doubt as to what he values

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 23, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, MD – A golf cart. An ambulance. An entire marching band of Maryland students. The parade of distractions for the Iowa football team continued even after the final whistle of its victory...

Fans acknowledge the camera during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 23, 2024

The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13 in front of 30,214 fans at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 23. Iowa improved their record to 7-4, being fifth overall in the Big Ten following...

Iowa quarter back Jackson Stratton throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Iowa football’s Next Man In rings true in road victory over Maryland

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 23, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Iowa football has a Next Man In Award for a reason. On Saturday in the Hawkeyes’ 29-13 victory over  Maryland, the hardware might as well have been a blanket draped over the...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Iowa football tops Maryland, 29-13, with dominating ground game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 23, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, MD – After a trio of poor performances on the road, the Iowa football team found victory away from Kinnick Stadium, defeating Maryland, 29-13, on Saturday afternoon. With walk-on transfer...