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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.

Opinion | Underwhelming offensive performances define Iowa football’s 2022 campaign

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 25, 2022

Winning in improbable fashion isn’t a sustainable route to a championship of any kind — no matter the sport. The 2022 Iowa football team proved that. The Hawkeyes were fun to watch weekly. Five...

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.

Iowa football hindered by injuries in loss to Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 25, 2022

Injuries marred Iowa football’s final game of the season at Kinnick Stadium Friday afternoon. With five starters watching from the sidelines, Iowa lost to Nebraska, 24-17. The Cornhuskers hadn't...

Nebraska quarterback Logan Smothers carries the Heroes trophy after a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Ayrton Breckenridge and Daniel McGregor-Huyer November 25, 2022

Nebraska defeated Iowa, 24-17, at Kinnick Stadium on Friday securing the Heroes Trophy. Iowa’s chances of making the Big Ten Championship game are eliminated unless both Purdue and Illinois lose on Saturday. Iowa’s...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras fumbles the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s senior day loss to Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 25, 2022

Iowa suffered its first loss to the Cornbuskers in eight years on Friday afternoon. Before Friday, Nebraska had not won the Heroes Trophy since 2014. The Hawkeyes also lost control of the Big Ten...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla gets up with the help of Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman after getting sacked during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

Iowa football drops senior day game to Nebraska, loses control of Big Ten West

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 25, 2022

The Iowa football offense went 3-and-out in its first drive its game against Nebraska on Friday afternoon, and it all went downhill from there. The Hawkeyes dropped the final game of the season, 24-17,...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Iowa football running back Kaleb Johnson scores 44-yard rushing touchdown

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter November 25, 2022

Iowa freshman running back Kaleb Johnson scored Iowa's first points of the game on Friday versus Nebraska on a 44-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. It marked Johnson's sixth touchdown of the...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla warms up before a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla replaces Spencer Petras in Nebraska game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 25, 2022

Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla is in the Nebraska game for senior starter Spencer Petras. Petras sustained an apparent injury to his throwing arm after a strip sack by Quinton Newsome...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Petras passed for 221 yards on 15 completions. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Live updates | Iowa football faces Nebraska on senior day

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 25, 2022

The Iowa football team will take on Nebraska at 3 p.m. Friday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes will honor 27 seniors on Duke Slater Field at 2:30. With a win today, Iowa will clinch a Big Ten West...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce avoids a Northwestern defender during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Nebraska on Friday

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 23, 2022

The Iowa football team will play Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium Friday with the Heroes Trophy on the line. Since its inception in 2011, the Heroes Trophy has been won eight times by the Hawkeyes and three...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell remains focused ahead of final game at Kinnick Stadium

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 22, 2022

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell might play his last game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday. The senior from Cedar Falls does have a year of eligibility left to burn. But many pundits have projected Campbell...

Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman celebrates a first down from tight end Sam LaPorta during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

On the line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 13 college football games

DI Staff November 21, 2022

Nebraska @ Iowa Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor (28-27): Iowa — Somehow, Iowa finds a way to make it back to Indy. Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor (38-17): Iowa — Hawkeyes ~somehow~ get back to...