IOWA CITY — Iowa football sports a distinct look. And, since its introduction in 1979, the Hawkeyes rarely strayed from their black-and-gold uniforms, styled after those of the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a black helmet with a gold center stripe and gold Tigerhawk — ever facing forward — on either side.
Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras warms up before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa military members unfurl a United States flag before a military appreciation game between Iowa and Minnesota in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa military members unfurl a United States flag before a military appreciation game between Iowa and Minnesota in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Fans use placards to help decorate the stands during the “National Anthem” prior to kickoff in an NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, IA., on Nov, 1, 2014.
Fans hold up placards to form an ANF sign during "God Bless America" prior to kickoff in an NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, IA., Saturday, Nov, 1, 2014.
Fans at the game helped in dressing the stadium in red, white and blue, during the National Anthem in an NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, IA., Saturday, Nov, 1, 2014.
Fans at the game helped in dressing the stadium in red, white and blue, during the National Anthem in an NCAA football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, IA., Saturday, Nov, 1, 2014.
Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com.
