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The Daily Iowan

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 Jack Campbell intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Campbell returned the ball to the end zone. Officials later determined Campbell stepped out of bounds on the return. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Linebacker Jack Campbell becomes Iowa football’s 13th unanimous All-American

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 14, 2022

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell became the program’s 13th unanimous consensus All-American on Wednesday morning.  Walter Camp, the Football Writers Association of America, Associated Press,...

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. stiff arms Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Rodriguez Jr.’s longest carry went for 13 yards. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Former Iowa football linebacker Jestin Jacobs commits to Oregon

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 11, 2022

Former Iowa football linebacker Jestin Jacobs has committed to Oregon, he announced via Twitter on Sunday. https://twitter.com/jestinjacobs__/status/1602058549739544576 Jacobs, who joined the...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson carries the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Johnson scored one touchdown with two receptions and 34 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Former Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson commits to Kansas State

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 11, 2022

Former Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson has committed to Kansas State, he announced on Twitter Sunday. Johnson announced he was leaving the Hawkeye football program on Dec. 1. https://twitter.com/_keaganj/status/1602000435052941312   Johnson...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell celebrates after a play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell wins Butkus, William V. Campbell trophies

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 8, 2022

Iowa football senior Jack Campbell is the best linebacker in college football, the Butkus Award Foundation announced Thursday. Campbell won the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation’s top linebacker. The...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis throws a pass during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Levis threw one touchdown. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis to opt out of Music City Bowl against Iowa football

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2022

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis announced he will skip the upcoming Music City Bowl to prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft via Twitter Wednesday. "After much thought, I have decided to forego my final...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts tackles Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Roberts had five solo tackles.

Iowa football defensive back Terry Roberts enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 6, 2022

Iowa football defensive back Terry Roberts has entered the transfer portal, per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. The senior missed seven games in 2022 with an undisclosed injury. https://twitter.com/ESPNRittenberg/status/1600226513013858305 This...

Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Iowa football linebacker Jestin Jacobs enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 6, 2022

Hawkeye football linebacker Jestin Jacobs has entered the transfer portal. The junior missed 10 games in 2022 with an undisclosed injury. https://twitter.com/jestinjacobs__/status/1600249675038085122 Jacobs...

Sep 25, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) knocks the ball away from San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) as safety Kareem Jackson (22) recovers the fumble and linebacker Josey Jewell (47) looks on in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 13

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 5, 2022

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant bounced back after a rough start to the season, hauling in four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. Fant was acquired as part...

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 was taken out for a suspected injury during the first quarter. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

Iowa football starting quarterback Spencer Petras out for Music City Bowl

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 4, 2022

Iowa football starting quarterback Spencer Petras will not play in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Sunday afternoon. "Unfortunately, Spencer Petras will not...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day leads the Buckeyes onto the field during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Tracking Iowa, Big Ten football teams’ bowl destinations

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 4, 2022

Bowl season is here, and eight Big Ten teams have been assigned games. Iowa, which finished the season 7-5, is headed to Nashville to take on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes and the...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz moves to discuss with officials during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Iowa football to take on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 4, 2022

For the second time in the last three seasons, Iowa football has accepted a Music City Bowl bid. Iowa was supposed to play Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville in December 2020, but the game was...