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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football punter Tory Taylor announces return for fourth season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

Iowa football punter Tory Taylor was 85 percent set on moving up to the NFL a month ago. But after conversations with his coaches and family, he decided to return to Iowa for a fourth year with the...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

William Smith Jr., grandfather of Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, dies in car accident in Nashville

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — William Smith Jr., Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell's grandfather, died at age 76 on Friday evening in a pedestrian-vehicle crash in Nashville. Law enforcement's preliminary investigation...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas prepares a play during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football avenged its Citrus Bowl loss on Saturday afternoon, beating Kentucky, 21-0, in the 2022 Music City Bowl. The Hawkeye defense outscored the offense, with true freshman...

Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown after an interception during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Music City Magic | Two pick sixes propel Iowa football to bowl victory over Kentucky

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football downed Kentucky, 21-0, in the 2022 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium Saturday. The Hawkeyes avenged their 20-17 loss to the Wildcats in the 2022 Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Both...

Iowa running back Gavin Williams runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Williams rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 10-7.

Former Iowa football running back Gavin Williams announces transfer to Northern Illinois

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2022

Former Iowa football running back Gavin Williams announced his transfer to Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon via Twitter. https://twitter.com/gwill_25/status/1609241936283504647 Williams redshirted...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta hands the ball off to Iowa running back Leshon Williams in a practice play during a 2022 Transperfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football will play its final game of the season Saturday against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. The Wildcats and Hawkeyes are meeting for the second consecutive bowl season...

Kasyn Weig kicks a football during a tailgate before a game between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes matchup with the Wildcats at 11 a.m.

Photos: 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl – tailgate

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 31, 2022

Iowa and Kentucky fans tailgated outside Nissan Stadium ahead of the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl in Nashville on Saturday. The Hawkeyes and the Wildcats kick off at 11 a.m.

Iowa marches during Battle of the Bands for the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Broadway in downtown Nashville on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Thousands of fans attended the event ahead of the matchup tomorrow in Nissan Stadium at 11 a.m. CT.

Photos: 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl hosts Battle of the Bands

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 30, 2022

The 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl hosted Battle of the Bands between Iowa and Kentucky on Broadway in Nashville on Friday. Thousands of fans attended the event.  Both bands performed live music while...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks during a joint coaches press conference for the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Athletic director Gary Barta to be involved in evaluation of Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 30, 2022

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta and head football coach Kirk Ferentz have the same philosophy when it comes to considering staffing changes: observe daily, evaluate annually. And that’s what...

Kentucky quarterback Deuce Hogan performs a drill during a 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Kentucky football practice at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Hogan, after entering the transfer portal in the middle of the season at Iowa, transferred to Kentucky after last season. Hogan announced a transfer shortly following Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz’ remarks in a postgame press conference of the 28-21 win over Nebraska last year. The Iowa quarterback room, at the time, had injury and illness. Ferentz said, “I didn't know who the hell was going to start [before the 2021 Nebraska game]. If it was Deuce, with all due respect to Deuce, I might have stayed in Iowa City. I'm joking, but anyway. That's not a pleasant thought going to your third guy at this point.”

Quarterback chaos: Iowa and Kentucky to start backup signal-callers in Music City Bowl

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 30, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa and Kentucky football fans will both see new faces under center in Saturday's Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. The Hawkeyes will be starting Joe Labas, who began the year...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during a joint coaches press conference for the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. During the press conference, reporters asked Ferentz about quarterback Joe Labas. “I’m not sure we've ever gone into a game where our one and twos are gone, not in the roster,” Ferentz said. “Fortunately we had an extended period here. I think the last two weeks Joe has really done a lot of good things. Seems like he's more comfortable. All that being said, it's going to be his first play in college football…. He's a competitor, he's tough. I'm sure he's going to do a great job for us.”

Photos: Coaches press conference for the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 30, 2022

Iowa and Kentucky coaches participated in a press conference at Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville on Friday ahead of their matchup in the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes...