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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Oct 9, 2021; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress-Imagn Images

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker runs warm-up drills prior to kickoff against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

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Warren Central High School senior Keyon Thomas (26) works to elude Warren Central High School defenders during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Lawrence Central High School.

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Sep 2, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during the game against the Utah State Aggies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks onto the field during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

St. Bonaventure's quarterback Jaxson Carper tries to avoid Pacifica's Isaiah Phelps during the second quarter of the Marmonte League football game Friday night at Buena High School. St. Bonaventure won, 37-35.

Kenyon Norman picks up his second touchdown of the night for Lakota West at the Lakota East vs. Lakota West Greater Miami Conference football game, Oct. 24, 2025.

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Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the USC Trojans Jan. 28, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the Xavier Musketeers Nov. 14, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Robert Morris Colonials at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Mar 5, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) on defense against Georgia Bulldogs guard Dani Carnegie (3) during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes women' basketball head coach Jan Jensen calls a play against Iowa during the fourth quarter in the NCAA women’s basketball Cy-Hawk Series on Dec. 10, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) celebrates Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen shouts after a call by an official against the Hawkeyes on Feb. 5, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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Aug 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Texans tight end Luke Lachey (42) gets tackled by Detroit Lions safety Loren Strickland (24) in third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Feb 17, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots the ball over Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Iowa defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) reacts after it was announced Kaden Wetjen was selected in the NFL draft April 25, 2026, during the team’s spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Feb 8, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts with fans after the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) turns toward the hoop during practice March 20, 2026 ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes’ First Round NCAA Tournament game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nov 20, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Chicago State Cougars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts during a basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Feb. 17, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Iowa head coach Rick Heller walks out to conference with a pitcher during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Nebraska, Friday, April 21, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Sep 10, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Nov 25, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his team play the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Jun 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks guard Kate Martin (21) drives to the basket against the Portland Fire in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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