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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 offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer 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. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 31, 2024

The Missouri Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-24 for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Missouri led in total yards with 376 over...

Iowa running back Kamaro Moulton celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2024

Rushing Offense: A-  Kaleb Johnson’s decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft left a huge hole in the running back room, but both Kamari Moulton and Jaziun Patterson took advantage of the spotlight...

Iowa 149-pound Miguel Estrada wrestles Northern Iowa Connor Thorpe during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Photos: 2024 Soldier Salute

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor December 30, 2024

  The Iowa Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams competed in the 2024 Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday and Monday. Both teams placed first in their divisions following two...

An official signals Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker’s victory over North Central’s Tatum Heikkila during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker placed first place in the tournament

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs take home 12 total champions at Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams took home 12 total champions between both programs at the Soldier Salute inside Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday. The No. 2 men sent nine wrestlers...

Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig answers questions following the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Iowa football seniors reflect on careers after Music City Bowl loss

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Monday’s Music City loss to Missouri not only marked the end of the 2024 season for the Iowa football team, it also marked the end of the road for many seniors.  The road of...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz instructs defensive players 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.

Column | For Iowa football, consistency comes at a cost

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 30, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – Squelch. The word aroused a slight smile on Kirk Ferentz’s lips. Standing at the podium following Iowa football’s 27-24 loss to Missouri in the Music City Bowl, the Hawkeye head...

Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball cruises to 112-70 win over New Hampshire behind six players in double-digits

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

With six players scoring in double-digits, Iowa men’s basketball picked up right where it left off in dominating New Hampshire, 112-70.  Coming into the night's matchup, New Hampshire had thus...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan wrestles Stanford No. 17 Nick Stemmet during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling strengthen leads, advance big names in third session of Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling squads continued their success in the third session of the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday, advancing nine and 10 wrestlers to the finals,...

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...