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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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Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson collected three sacks against Ohio State.

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Hawkeye football team preps for disruptive pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2021

The Hawkeyes will watch one player’s every move when they take the field at the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday: Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Quarterback Spencer Petras and the...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Petras replaced quarterback Alex Padilla at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21.

What’s at stake for Iowa football in the Big Ten Championship Game

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

Iowa hasn’t been to the Big Ten Championship Game in a long time — six years to be precise. The Hawkeyes earned their last conference title game bid in 2015, when they won the Big Ten West Division...

Iowa defensive back Henry Marchese blocks a punt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-21.

Opinion | Charting the defining moments on Iowa’s road to Indianapolis

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2021

Indianapolis, here come the Hawkeyes. It’s tough to imagine saying that after Iowa lost to Wisconsin, or when the Hawkeyes trailed the Cornhuskers by 15 points in the second half of the regular...

Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Big Ten Championship scouting notebook | No. 13 Iowa vs. No. 2 Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

Hassan Haskins seemed to be running in the open field a lot last Saturday when the Michigan tailback and his teammates dismantled rival Ohio State Buckeyes, 42-27. Haskins, a senior from Saint Louis,...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras lines up behind center Tyler Linderbaum during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Petras replaced quarterback Alex Padilla at the start of third quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers, 28-21.

One-on-one with Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 2, 2021

The Daily Iowan: So, the first question I have for you is this: Obviously, everyone wants to push the narrative that the NFL is the dream of all good football players. Was that something you actually...

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.

A game for Big Ten glory: Underdog Hawkeyes facing No. 2 Wolverines in conference championship game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 2, 2021

Linebacker Jack Campbell approached his locker in the days following the Iowa football team’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin in October. The team captain noticed a piece of paper waiting for him next to...

Lucas Oil Stadium is shown in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22. The Big Ten switched locations from Chicago, Illinois, to Indianapolis this year.

Over 2,000 UI students to receive Big Ten Championship football tickets

Kate Perez, News Reporter December 1, 2021

University of Iowa student Griffin Brown is anxiously awaiting Saturday night’s Iowa-Michigan Big Ten Championship football game. The second-year is one of over 2,000 UI students who secured tickets...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 1, 2021

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum has been named the Big Ten Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced on Wednesday. The junior from Solon, Iowa, becomes the ninth Hawkeye —...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Hawkeye, Wolverine offense look to limit turnovers in Big Ten Championship Game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2021

The Big Ten Championship Game between Iowa and Michigan on Saturday will be a game of turnovers. Or, perhaps a lack of them. When Hawkeye and Wolverine players met with reporters on Monday afternoon,...

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 football team ranked No. 13 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2021

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 13 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, which were released on Tuesday night. Iowa moved up three spots after its 28-21 win over Nebraska last weekend....

Iowa kicker Caleb Shudak kicks an extra point during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Shudak went 4-4 in field goal attempts with a long of 51 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Iowa football notebook | Special teams a strength for both Hawkeyes, Wolverines

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 30, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz was pleased to recognize kicker Caleb Shudak as the reigning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week during his press conference on Tuesday. An award snub, though, was...

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