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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 offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury celebrates after a turnover during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 14 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

No. 2 Michigan @ No. 16 Iowa  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (45-27): Michigan – Charles Woodson would pick Iowa. He knows what good defense is. Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (42-30): Michigan...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

The Daily Iowan: When did you get your ears pierced?  Kaleb Brown: It probably would’ve been like seventh grade. You have tattoos, right? Do you have a favorite one? Yeah, I got a favorite...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws the ball down the field during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 14 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 30, 2023

Pete Ruden’s (22-14, $1,987) Picks:  Iowa +23.5 With a total this low, I have to take the underdog catching more than three touchdowns. It might not be pretty, but Iowa has a few ways to keep...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Where and when to watch Iowa football battle Michigan on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

The No. 16 Iowa football team looks to shock the nation Saturday night when it takes on No. 2 ranked Michigan in the Big Ten Championship for the second time in three seasons. The Hawkeyes have won...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Five things to watch for in Iowa football’s conference title game against Michigan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

1. Opening up the playbook  Iowa football hasn’t been known for offensive creativity in recent years, especially this season. Outside of a couple shovel passes and a few end-arounds, offensive...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Divisions no more: Looking back on the ten-year history of the Big Ten East and West

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

After Iowa defeated Illinois on Nov. 18 and Michigan prevailed over Ohio State on Nov. 25, the two respective teams hoisted what will soon be relics of a bygone era: the Big Ten West and East division...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor, long snapper Luke Elkin, and kicker Drew Stevens celebrate a field goal during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Iowa football’s kicking unit has a vast array of personalities, but shares a passion for production

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 30, 2023

A 26-year-old punter from Australia, a 21-year-old long snapper and former quarterback from Wisconsin, and a teenage kicker from South Carolina This wide-ranging trio — punter/holder Tory Taylor,...

Iowa football defensive linemen reach for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 13 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

No. 17 Iowa @ Nebraska  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (42-24): Iowa – People don’t go to Nebraska to lose. They go there to leave. Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (38-28): Iowa – Kirk won’t...

Photo contributed by Kylie McDonald of Nathan McDonald.

Kid Captain Nathan McDonald journeys back to Iowa City to be on the other side of The Wave

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 21, 2023

Iowa football Kid Captain Nathan McDonald has defied expectations.  Being taken off chemotherapy at three years old in an attempt to let him live his life without treatment for a cancerous disease,...

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.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Nebraska on Friday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

The No. 17 Iowa football team ventures westward for a Black Friday matchup against division rival Nebraska. In spite of already claiming the Big Ten West title last week against Illinois, Iowa still...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 13 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 21, 2023

Pete Ruden's (20-13, $1,809) picks: Nebraska -1.5 This one comes down to motivation. At 9-2, with a spot in the Big Ten Championship already locked up, the Hawkeyes essentially have nothing to...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga goes in for a block during a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Five things to watch for in Iowa’s regular season-finale against Nebraska

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

1. New-look Nebraska  While the 2023 season was obviously less than perfect for the Cornhuskers, Friday will be their last chance to secure six wins for the first time since 2015. Under new head...