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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 tight end Sam LaPorta runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. LaPorta caught four passes for 95 yards, but did not finish the game because of injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Sam LaPorta named Big Ten Tight End of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 30, 2022

Iowa football senior Sam LaPorta is the Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. LaPorta, who missed Iowa’s last game of the regular season with an undisclosed...

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.

Iowa football’s Jack Campbell named Big Ten Defensive Player, Linebacker of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell has been named the Big Ten's Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. Campbell...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla scrambles during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Padilla had a quarterback rating of 10.8. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla has entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder is in the portal as a graduate transfer. He plans to graduate from the University of Iowa in December. "It's...

Tennessee Titans place kicker Caleb Shudak (11) misses a field goal attempt as they face the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 29, 2022

Undrafted rookie kicker Caleb Shudak earned the first start of his young NFL career on Sunday. Shudak stepped up for the Tennessee Titans after incumbent Randy Bullock suffered a calf injury in warmups...

Michigan quarterback quarterback Cade McNamara speaks with media during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. McNamara was asked about being back in the stadium after last playing against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship in December. “Those feelings that we felt [from the Big Ten Championship] as they’re being triggered right now, you know, it only makes you want to work harder,” McNamara said at his podium. The event marked the 50th annual Big Ten Media Days.

Big Ten football notebook | Wisconsin, Nebraska introduce new head coaches, Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 28, 2022

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. The former four-star recruit played in all 14 of the Wolverines games in 2021, amassing 2,470 yards and 15...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs out before a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football’s senior class leads Hawkeyes to bowl game

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter November 26, 2022

Iowa football's 2022 senior class will be remembered for its ability to fight through adversity. From enduring a COVID-19-shortened season in 2020 to starting a season 3-4 for the first time in...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Padilla had 141 passing yards. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Grading Iowa football’s 24-17 loss to Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 25, 2022

Not much went right for the Iowa football team on Friday afternoon. With five starters out of the game, the Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, 24-17. Along with surrendering the Heroes Trophy for...

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,...