CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa football program announced plans to honor Parker Sutherland during the 2026 football season on Wednesday.
Sutherland will be honored with a sticker which will go on the back of all players' helmets during the 2026 football season.
The sticker features Sutherland's initials "PCS," the phrase "1-of-1" and Sutherland's No. 89, which he wore during the 2025 season.
The sticker honoring Parker Sutherland features Sutherland's initials "PCS," the phrase "1-of-1" and Sutherland's No. 89, which he wore during the 2025 season.
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“I’m heartbroken,” UNI head coach Todd Stepsis said. “No words can express my condolences to Adam, Jill and Georgia. Parker embodied everything we look for in a UNI Football Panther. His talent and potential excited us on a daily basis, but it failed to compare to the type of person and teammate he was. His character, humility, toughness and genuine love of others are what champions are made of. While I’m saddened that our time together was short, we will celebrate the bright light that he brought to our football team for the rest of our lives.”
Sutherland appeared in four games during his freshman season at UNI after a standout three-sport career at Iowa City High. Sutherland earned second-team all-state honors as a senior for the Little Hawks. He also excelled for the City High basketball and baseball teams.
“It is a heartbreaking day for our Panther Athletics family with the passing of our Parker Sutherland," UNI Director of Athletics Megan Franklin said. "He embraced the opportunity to play Panther football and represent the University through sport. We are devastated - just devastated. The blessing is that we have a Panther family who will hold the Sutherland family, our football team, and our athletics staff close as we grieve.”
The Panthers will appear in Sutherland's hometown of Iowa City for a matchup against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 19.
The sticker honoring Parker Sutherland features Sutherland's initials "PCS," the phrase "1-of-1" and Sutherland's No. 89, which he wore during the 2025 season.
