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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz presents the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Highlights from Holiday Bowl post-game press conference

Pete Ruden and Anna Kayser December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Iowa toppled USC in the Holiday Bowl on Friday to capture its third-consecutive bowl victory, as well as its 10th win of the season. Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz and his players had...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa pursues USC's Kedon Slovis during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa’s Holiday Bowl performance highlights season

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — If the Holiday Bowl was A.J. Epenesa’s final game in a Hawkeye uniform, it was a good one to go out on. The junior defensive end recorded 2.5 sacks to finish the season with 11.5, the...

Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Holiday Bowl halftime reactions — Iowa vs. USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 27, 2019

Trick plays leading Iowa to success Hayden Fry would be proud. Iowa scored touchdowns on its first two possessions against USC on Friday by utilizing trickery in a way it hasn't all season. Offensive...

USC head coach Clay Helton speaks during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

USC’s Helton speaks on Holiday Bowl matchup with Iowa

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 26, 2019

There aren’t many opportunities for Pac-12 teams to face programs from the Big Ten. USC has that chance on Friday when the Trojans and their pass-heavy offense battles the Hawkeyes’ stout defense...

Zena, a two-toed sloth, sticks out her tongue during Iowa's tour of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes met a few animals and then toured the exhibits.

Photos: Hawkeyes tour the San Diego Zoo (12/25/19)

Katina Zentz and Shivansh Ahuja December 25, 2019

Iowa players Levi and Landan Paulsen, Nick Niemann, and Cedrick Lattimore had the chance the afternoon of December 25, 2019 to meet a few special animals. They met Zena, a two-toed sloth, Jambo, an African...

Iowa offensive lineman Levi Paulsen laughs looking at a two-toed sloth during the teams visit of the San Diego Zoo on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Paulsen twins appreciate trip to San Diego Zoo

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 25, 2019

Some members of the Hawkeye football team engaged with animals at the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 25, though not the farm animals that populate the state of Iowa. This was new. Levi and Landan Paulsen,...

Iowa players meet Zena, a Two-Toed Sloth, at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019.

Meet the San Diego Zoo’s lineup of animals

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 25, 2019

Four Hawkeyes had the chance to interact up close with animals from the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 25. The Paulsen twins, Landan and Levi, Nick Niemann, and Cedrick Lattimore met three very different animals...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone attempts to defend Purdue running back King Doerue during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

USC’s strong air-raid offense to test Iowa secondary

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 25, 2019

Even after facing strong receiving corps in Michigan and Minnesota this season, the Iowa secondary’s biggest test will come in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego. Instead of facing one or two...