Herky the Hawk greets Iowa fans during a Hawkeye Huddle on Sept. 4, 2025, at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Brian Davis of Altoona sings with his fellow Hawkeye fans on Sept. 4, 2025, at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Phyllis Devine of Iowa City sings along with the Iowa fight song on Sept. 4, 2025, at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

The Iowa Cheer Team steps off the bus during a Hawkeye Huddle on Sept. 4, 2025, at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Scott Bierce interacts with Herky during a Polk County Hawkeye Huddle on Sept. 4, 2025, at Big Grove Brewery. Cody Scanlan/The Register

Chet Burkett dances with his daughter Cora, 2, during a Hawkeye Huddle on Sept. 4, 2025, at B

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