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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

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Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson points while ridding a merry-go-round during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

All-Big Ten linebacker Nick Jackson to return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 7, 2024

According to Scott Dochterman of The Athletic, Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson has decided to play college football for one more year. He joins All-American linebacker Jay Higgins, who announced on...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six 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. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro forgoes NFL Draft, will return to Iowa for sixth season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 6, 2024

Iowa football defensive back Sebastian Castro is returning to the Hawkeyes for his sixth season in 2024.  Pro Football Focus's first-team All-American safety announced Saturday evening his intentions...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean declares for NFL Draft

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 4, 2024

Hawkeye fans have seen the last of Cooper DeJean in an Iowa uniform. The All-American cornerback and punt return specialist announced on his social media he is foregoing his senior season and declaring...

An Iowa fan reacts to action during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl loss to Tennessee

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 2, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. -- After the Iowa football team lost its second straight game to fall to 10-4 on the season, many of the Black and Gold took to social media to voice their frustrations with head coach...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill chat during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Hill threw seven completions on 18 attempts. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Grading Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl performance against Tennessee

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 2, 2024

Passing offense: F It’s beating a dead horse really at this point, but I’ll say it. An F would be the grade I would give the passing game for Iowa this season as a whole. It should be noted...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Citrus Bowl Column | Iowa’s 10-win regular season is nothing to sneeze at, but ineptitude against top teams foreboding sign

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 2, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. – “Offense is complicated.” – Kirk Ferentz.  I know it’s only the beginning of 2024, but that statement might be the understatement of the year for the Iowa football team....

Iowa quarterback Marco Lainez carries the ball during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Lainez made his first career start, carrying the ball six times for 51 yards. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Iowa football true freshman Marco Lainez ignites spark on offense in collegiate debut

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 1, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. — Early in the fourth quarter of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, as the Iowa football team was down four scores to Tennessee, the coaching staff benched starting quarterback Deacon Hill for...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Taylor set an NCAA record with 12.55 left in the first quarter. Taylor set the record for single-season punting yards with 4,479 punting yards. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Iowa football players etch several milestones during Citrus Bowl loss to Tennessee

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 1, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. – While the most poignant stat of Iowa’s 35-0 loss to Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl was the margin of defeat (the worst in Hawkeye football bowl history), several other...

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. In his first career start, Iamaleava carried the ball 15 times for 27 yards and three touchdowns. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 1, 2024

No. 21 Tennessee defeated No. 17 Iowa, 35-0, during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday. The game marks the conclusion of Iowa’s 2023-24 season and the...

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava carries the ball during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football suffers worst-ever bowl loss, falling, 35-0, to Tennessee in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 1, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. –  The No. 17 Iowa football team finished what many considered a miraculous 10-win season with its third straight shutout loss to a ranked opponent, this time falling, 35-0, to No....

Fans walk into the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl FanFest at Tinker Field next to Camping World Stadium before the matchup between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl FanFest & Pregame

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 1, 2024

Iowa and Tennessee fans gathered at Tinker Field outside Camping World Stadium ahead of the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between the No. 17 Hawkeyes and the No. 20 Volunteers in Orlando on New Year's Day. Iowa...

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