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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 cornerback Josh Jackson swarms with teammates onto the field before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Hensley: Make college football fun again

December 5, 2017

This season’s College Football Playoff committee got its teams correct, but the format needs to be tweaked: The playoff needs to expand from four teams to eight. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Make...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with members of the media during a media availability in the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football headed for New York City to compete in Pinstripe Bowl

December 4, 2017

The Iowa football team will head to New York City to take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa football program made it pretty clear that...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer reacts to being called for a foul during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look for consistency against Indiana

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 4, 2017

Not many would have predicted Iowa to sit at .500 through the first eight games of its season, but the Hawkeyes must live with the reality. The same can be said with Indiana. Today’s 7 p.m. matchup...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s hoops takes care of Samford

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 4, 2017

This game was a lot closer than it should have been for three quarters. Iowa came out on top against Samford, 80-59, Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye, but it was not the best performance from Lisa...

Iowa swimmer Kenneth Mende swims at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Dec 5, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Iowa swimming improves times, but drops invitational

December 4, 2017

Many Hawkeyes recorded best times at the Minnesota Jean Freeman Invitational. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming teams both fell to Minnesota this past weekend...

A gymnast competes during the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet at the Field House on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.  The Gold team defeated the Black team, 13-7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye gymnasts show off preseason efforts

December 4, 2017

The Hawkeye gymnasts competed for local fans to preview the upcoming season. By Anna Kayser [email protected]  The Iowa men’s and women’s gymnastics teams put on their annual showcases over...

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Iowa football headed to New York City

December 3, 2017

The Iowa football team will pack its bags and head east for the final game of the season. Officials announced Sunday afternoon that the Hawkeyes will take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts to a no-call against Penn State during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Nittany Lions handle Hawkeyes in conference opener

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 2, 2017

Hawkeye men’s basketball’s first conference win of the season will have to wait. Iowa (4-4) couldn’t capitalize on a late momentum-filled rally, and Penn State (7-2) won, 77-73, in the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa coaches react as Sam Stoll pins Illinois' Duece Rachal for the win during the Big Ten opener in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa grabs the pin and win

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 2, 2017

It all came down to Sam Stoll. The Hawkeye heavyweight strode onto the mat and into the tipping point in Iowa wrestling’s conference home-opener against Illinois on the evening of Dec. 1 when he...

A member of the Iowa men's swim team stands on the blocks before his event during the Senior Day meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Iowa men's swimming team beat the 21st ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers 168-132. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Swimming wraps up first day in Minnesota

December 1, 2017

The Iowa swimming team started off the Minnesota Jean Freeman Invitational in Minneapolis on Thursday. The men’s squad came away with one win for the Hawkeyes among their five events. Michael Tenney...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson attempts to intercept a pass during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson, Josey Jewell earn Big Ten awards

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 1, 2017

Hawkeye linebacker Josey Jewell and cornerback Josh Jackson earned individual Big Ten awards, the conference announced Thursday. Jewell earned the Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and the...

Iowa guard Brady Ellingson dribbles through the defense during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa opens Big Ten play on the court against Penn State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] December 1, 2017

After suffering another loss against Virginia Tech in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Iowa will come back home to open Big Ten play against Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye on Saturday. The Hawkeyes played...