Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta and Iowa quarterback Joe Labas practice snaps during a 2022 Transperfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. LaPorta will serve as the Hawkeyes' emergency backup quarterback during the 2022 Transperfect Music City Bowl on Saturday.

Iowa football tight end Sam LaPorta to serve as emergency backup quarterback in Music City Bowl after recovering from injury

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 27, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa football tight end Sam LaPorta will be pulling double-duty on Saturday at the Music City Bowl.  The senior pass-catcher confirmed Tuesday he will be the emergency backup...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Iowa football quarterback Joe Labas comfortable with playbook, prepared for first career start in Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 22, 2022

When redshirt freshman Joe Labas found out he was starting quarterback for the Music City Bowl, his first call was to his parents. Labas, who acted as the third-string quarterback throughout the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to referees nearby during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz talks 2023 recruiting class, Kadyn Proctor’s decommitment

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 21, 2022

Despite five-star offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor’s recent decommitment, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he’s excited for his 2023 recruiting class. The Hawkeyes signed 23 players...

Southeast Polk lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) takes in the final seconds of the Class 5A playoff championships on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The Rams defeated the Tigers, 49-14.

Five-star offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor flips commitment from Iowa football to Alabama

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 20, 2022

Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor is no longer committed to Iowa football, he announced Tuesday. Proctor, a five-star recruit from Southeast Polk High School in Des Moines, flipped his commitment...

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football defensive back Kaevon Merriweather to forego Music City Bowl, prepare for NFL Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 17, 2022

Iowa defensive back Keavon Merriweather announced Tuesday he will not play in the upcoming Music City Bowl, but will instead prepare for the NFL Draft. "Proverbs 3:5-6- "Trust in the Lord with all...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022. Johnson had 109 rushing yards and one touchdown. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 15, 2022

The Iowa football team will head to Nashville for New Years Eve. The 7-5 Hawkeyes will take on the 7-5 Kentucky Wildcats in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Dec....

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson celebrates a recovered fumble 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.

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

DI Staff December 15, 2022

Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. Kentucky Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (29-31): Iowa — Is it Joe Labas or Carson May time? Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (38-22): Kentucky — There will be less than...

Iowa defensive lineman Joe Evans scoops up a fumble from Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Evans scored a touchdown on the play. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Not your average Joe: How Iowa football defensive end Joe Evans went from walk-on to starter

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 15, 2022

Iowa football players have Thursdays off during the regular season. And every Thursday, defensive end Joe Evans visits a familiar retreat on the north side of Iowa City. Abby and Spence Evans, Joe’s...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy completed 18 out of 24 passes. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups and power rankings for bowl season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2022

Power rankings Michigan — I was the only on the line picker to correctly predict the outcome of this year’s Ohio State-Michigan game. Ohio State — Ohio State-Michigan for a national title?...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks at Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Petras left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, 24-17.

Tracking which Iowa, Kentucky football players won’t compete in the Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 14, 2022

The Music City Bowl will be the battle of the backup quarterbacks. Both Iowa and Kentucky football’s offenses will be depleted at the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31, with multiple key players injured,...

Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Erick All (83) catches the ball while Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) defends in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Michigan football tight end Erick All commits to Iowa

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 14, 2022

Iowa football has added another former Michigan Wolverine to its roster via the transfer portal. Tight end Erick All announced his commitment to Iowa Wednesday morning. When the senior joins the...