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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 walks out of the tunnel before 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)

Huskers, Hawkeyes clash in Black Friday battle

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 23, 2018

After Iowa’s 63-0 win over Illinois last week, ESPNs Kyle Bonagura and Mitch Sherman projected the Hawkeyes to play in the San Diego Credit Union Holiday Bowl on New Year’s Eve. As of now, the Hawkeyes...

University of Iowa fraternity Kappa Sigma suspended, facing hazing allegations

University of Iowa fraternity Kappa Sigma suspended, facing hazing allegations

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 21, 2018

A University of Iowa fraternity was temporarily suspended Nov. 2 following allegations of hazing, making it the 12th fraternity to be investigated and temporarily suspended for policy violations this fall. Kappa...

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

By the numbers: Nebraska

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 21, 2018

As the Thanksgiving turkey cools and the shopping frenzy begins, Iowa prepares for its final regular-season matchup against Nebraska. The Huskers (4-7, 3-5 Big Ten) lead the overall series between the...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018.

College football Week 13: A fight for the Big Ten East

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 21, 2018

Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Michigan (10-1): Oh, the places you’ll go (with a capable quarterback). 2) Ohio State (10-1): Always keep your text receipts, Urban. 3) Penn State (8-3): Put this team...

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Iowa lineman balances football and family with newborn twins at home

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2018

On Sept. 7, Dalton Ferguson’s life changed forever. In the early hours of the morning before Iowa’s home matchup against Iowa State, the lineman got just two hours of sleep around the premature birth...

Kid Captain Garret Schuster watches his football get signed during Iowa Football Kids' Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.

Kid Captain shines as a competitive dancer

Elianna Novitch, News Reporter November 21, 2018

Ten-year-old Garret Schuster loves to dance. Because of a blood disorder, Garret can’t participate in contact sports and instead he uses competitive dance as an outlet. Garret, an Epworth, Iowa,...

Defense attorney Douglas Davis speaks with Curtis Jones during a case-management conference for Jones in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Jones was found guilty of first-degree murder of cab driver Ricky Lillie on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

Curtis Jones found guilty of first-degree murder in Iowa City cab driver’s death

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 20, 2018

A Scott County jury on Tuesday found Curtis Jones guilty for the first-degree murder of an Iowa City cabdriver. Jones, 42, fatally shot Yellow Cab driver Ricky Ray Lillie, 46, near Alexis Park Inn on...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson walks back onto the field after an incomplete pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hockenson, Espenesa honored following Iowa’s thrashing of Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 19, 2018

It was a busy Monday for Hawkeye football following its 63-0 demolition of Illinois Nov. 17. Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson was announced as a finalist for the Mackey Award that is given to the best...

Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenessa returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawkeyes taste victory champagne

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —After three-straight losing efforts, the Hawkeyes finally come up with a 63-0 victory over Illinois (4-7, 2-6 in Big Ten) Iowa's victory was also a milestone win for head coach, Kirk...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

More snaps, more production for Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor November 17, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Noah Fant was non-existent in Northwestern’s division-clinching 14-10 win over Iowa on Nov. 10. In a one-score game, Fant played just nine snaps in the second half. Through the entire...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Illinois

November 17, 2018

Noah Fant has played 28 snaps. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - After a week of (deserved) criticism, head coach Kirk Ferentz has played tight end Noah Fant on all but four of Iowa's offensive snaps in the first half. Fant...