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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

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...