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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

Kentucky running backJuTahn McClain carries the ball during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Twitter reactions to No. 15 Iowa’s 20-17 loss to No. 22 Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — The No. 22 Kentucky football team scored a game-winning touchdown with one minute and 48 seconds remaining in Saturday's Citrus Bowl to defeat No. 15 Iowa, 20-17. Iowa quarterback...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis eats a whole orange while holding the Citrus Bowl Trophy after winning the the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. During a press conference earlier in the week, head coach Mark Stoops was asked about Levis eating a banana with the peel.

Citrus Bowl turns sour for No. 15 Iowa in 20-17 loss to No. 22 Kentucky

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Iowa football team’s new year isn’t off to a very pleasant start. No. 22 Kentucky went 80 yards in eight plays on a drive that ended with a game-winning touchdown with...

Iowa running back Gavin Williams carries the ball during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. Williams carried the ball 16 times for 42 yards.

‘Williams Bros.’ show promise in Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Redshirt freshmen running backs Gavin Williams and Leshon Williams set modest goals for themselves ahead of Iowa football’s appearance in the 2022 Citrus Bowl. The pair just...

Iowa's No. 1 ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat following a match during the first day of the National Collegiate Duals at Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cassioppi won via injury default. The Hawkeyes defeated Central Michigan 44-0 and Lehigh 28-7.

Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee to undergo surgery, miss remainder of 2021-22 season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 1, 2022

Iowa men’s wrestling senior 125-pounder Spencer Lee will be out for the rest of the 2021-22 season. The three-time NCAA champion will have surgery to repair his two torn ACL’s. Iowa Athletics...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. LaPorta caught seven passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.

Watch: Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta scores on screen pass to give Hawkeyes the lead

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa just took the lead in the Citrus Bowl. Tight end Sam LaPorta caught a throwback tight end screen and followed his blockers 36 yards for a go-ahead touchdown. The play capped...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Watch: Iowa’s Arland Bruce runs 20 yards for a touchdown

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa's offense has life. Wide receiver Arland Bruce IV ran around the end for a 20-yard rushing touchdown for Iowa's first touchdown of the Citrus Bowl. It is only the Iowa offense's...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras delivers a pass during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Halftime reactions | No. 22 Kentucky leads No. 15 Iowa, 13-3

Robert Read and Austin Hanson January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — The No. 22 Kentucky football team leads No. 15 Iowa, 13-3, at halftime of the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium. The Wildcats opened the scoring with a 13-play, 80-yard scoring...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Iowa offense recorded 279 total yards compared to Michigan’s 461. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Spencer Petras starting at quarterback for Hawkeyes in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Spencer Petras will start at quarterback for the Hawkeyes in the Citrus Bowl on Saturday. Petras is taking reps with the first-team offense in pregame warmups ahead of No. 15 Iowa’s...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson attempts to catch a pass during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Johnson, a Nebraska native, had one catch for 11 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson will not play in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 1, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson will not play in the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky on Saturday, the team announced during pregame warmups. Johnson's absence is not COVID-19 related,...

Christine Grant poses for a portrait in her home on Friday, September 14, 2018. Grant, now retired was the first woman to be Athletic Director at the University of Iowa and was involved in the formation of the national Title IX policy.

Christine Grant, pioneer for gender equity in sports and former UI women’s athletic director, dies at 85

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor December 31, 2021

Christine Grant, the trailblazing former University of Iowa women's athletics director, died on Friday at the age of 85. Grant, a leading voice in the fight for gender equality in sports, was a...

Watch: Mark Stoops thanks Iowa football for Kentucky tornado relief fundraising efforts

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa and Kentucky will be enemies on the football field in the Citrus Bowl, but they worked together in the weeks leading up to the bowl game. The state of Kentucky was decimated...

Watch: Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shares favorite memory of Hayden Fry

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops chuckled as soon as he heard the question. “The question” in this case was what Stoops’ favorite memory of former Iowa head coach Hayden Fry...