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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

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook prepares to snap the ball during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Following the first half, Iowa leads Missouri 21-14.

Iowa football falls, 27-24, to No. 19 Missouri after Tigers mount second-half comeback

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN –  The last time the Iowa football team scored 21 first-half points was in the same stadium in the same bowl game. Yet unlike 2022’s shutout victory over Kentucky, Iowa couldn’t...

Iowa No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades pats William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere on the back after  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling sends 10 wrestlers to semifinals, No. 1 women continue dominance through second session of Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams returned to competition for the second session of the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday afternoon, only improving on their marks...

Iowa defensive and special teams players practice during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Live updates | Iowa football concludes season in Music City Bowl against Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN - Following an 8-4 regular season, the Iowa football team gets set to conclude its 2024 season in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl against the Missouri Tigers, who enter the contest at 9-3...

Iowa band members march during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands between the Hawkeye Marching Band and Marching Mizzou on Broadway Street in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The opposing team’s bands flooded the streets to play fight songs and other tunes. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered on Broadway Street Sunday night in downtown Nashville to watch the Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands competition between Hawkeye Marching Band, Marching Mizzou, and their spirit...

Iowa cheer members perform during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Hawkeye Huddle at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The Huddle was sponsored by the I-Club, Office of Alumni Engagement, and the Iowa Swarm Collective. Hundreds of fans gathered for music, refreshments, and guest speakers Gary Dolphin, Beth Goetz, and Pat Angerer. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Hawkeye Huddle

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel for a Hawkeye Huddle on Sunday, Dec. 29. The Huddle was sponsored by the I-Club, Office of Alumni Engagement, and the Iowa Swarm...

Pedestrians walk by Tin Roof during an Iowa Women’s Basketball watch party at the Tin Roof in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Hundreds of Hawkeye fans gathered to watch Iowa face Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, resulting in an 84-63 victory.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball watch party in Nashville

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Dozens of fans gathered at Tin Roof on Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., to watch a women's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue that took place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz, as well as both team's defensive and offensive coordinators, spoke about the game and answered questions from the media. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl head coach-coordinator conference

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

A press conference for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah...

Iowa defensive and special teams players practice during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Music City Bowl offers chance for young Iowa football players to gain experience

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – On this date in 2001, Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa football squad battled Mike Leach and the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Alamo Bowl. The Hawkeyes won a rather uneventful game, 19-16, but...

Iowa’s No. 13 285-pound Ben Kueter faces off against Iowa State’s No. 4 Longer Bastida during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

Iowa men’s, women’s wrestling squads dominate first session at Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 29, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling program opened competition in dominant fashion at the Soldier Salute inside Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday. The tournament, held over two days, pits...

Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz pose for a picture after accepting customized guitars during a press conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz, as well as both team's defensive and offensive coordinators, spoke about the game and answered questions from the media. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz feature different backgrounds but a common perspective

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz said he didn’t have too much familiarity with his Missouri counterpart Eli Drinkwitz. The pair are 28 years apart in age, hail from different...

Players huddle during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Center Logan Jones, linebacker Kyler Fisher among four Iowa football players missing Music City Bowl

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 29, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – The Iowa football team will be without four players for the upcoming Music City Bowl against Missouri on Dec. 30. Center Logan Jones, wide receiver Seth Anderson, defensive back Koen...

An official holds up Iowa 184-pound Gabe Arnold’s arm after defeating Wisconsin No. 16 Shane Lieg during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Arnold won via decision 8-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa wrestling notebook | Hawkeye men and women end break with Soldier Salute

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

After a lengthy break for the holidays, the Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs will return to the mat on Sunday and Monday for the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville. An undefeated...