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.

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 .

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