New name, same location for the prestigious Senior Bowl.
The Senior Bowl takes place in Mobile, Alabama after every college football season, but has a new sponsorship as of June 2025.
The sponsorship changed from the long-standing Reese's sponsorship to Panini America.
Panini America is the world's largest licensed sports and entertainment collectibles company, the exclusive trading card company for over 100 professional sports leagues.
Panini previously served as the official player's lounge and 2025 practice game sponsor.
The Iowa Hawkeyes roster is full of seniors this season, and two stars on the defensive and special teams units have accepted invites to play in the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Drew Stevens, kicker
Officially Accepted!
— Panini Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) December 10, 2025
K Drew Stevens (@DrewTS7) from @HawkeyeFootball is headed to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl 🔥#TheDraftStartsInMobile #WherePlayersPlay pic.twitter.com/wh4N5i2UDf
Kicker Drew Stevens has had a record-breaking career for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Stevens has struggled with inconsistency throughout his career, as most college kickers do. Still, he has made so many big kicks for the Hawkeyes during his four seasons in Iowa City.
Stevens had a record-setting senior campaign, breaking former Iowa great Nate Kaeding's record for career field goals made with 68.
Stevens leads the team in scoring this season with 97.
TJ Hall, defensive back
Officially Accepted!
— Panini Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) December 7, 2025
DB T.J. Hall (@TjHalljr1) from @HawkeyeFootball is headed to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl 🔥#TheDraftStartsInMobile #WherePlayersPlay pic.twitter.com/Csu1GfvfXH
Defensive back TJ Hall quickly established himself as one of Iowa's best cornerbacks this season after struggling mightily last season.
During the TransPerfect Music City Bowl last season, Hall and fellow cornerback Deshaun Lee got torched by Brady Cook and the Missouri Tigers, but he responded in a big way this season.
Hall has improved in every game this season and has been healthy throughout most of the season.
Hall started in 10 of 12 games during the regular season, leading the team in pass break-ups (eight), while also adding 39 total tackles (24 solo, 15 assisted).
There is no timetable for seniors to receive and accept invites, so more Hawkeyes have the opportunity to head to Mobile to showcase their abilities in one final game during their college career.