George Kittle Named Honorary Captain for Hawkeyes Game at Kinnick Stadium
Former University of Iowa tight end George Kittle will serve as the honorary captain for the Hawkeyes' game at Kinnick Stadium.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, October 29, 2026 —
Former University of Iowa tight end George Kittle will serve as the honorary captain for the Hawkeyes’ game at Kinnick Stadium, according to the information provided.
The available details identify Kittle’s former position at the university and his honorary role for the game. They do not specify the game’s date, opponent, or any activities connected with the honorary captain designation. No further details about the selection were provided.
Kittle is identified in the announcement as a former Hawkeyes tight end. The information does not state when he played for the University of Iowa or provide additional details about his time with the team. It also does not describe whether the honorary captain role includes any particular duties before, during, or after the game.
The game is identified as taking place at Kinnick Stadium. No other location details or event schedule were included in the summary. The information also does not identify who made the decision to name Kittle honorary captain or provide a statement from Kittle, the university, or the team.
As a result, the confirmed information is limited to Kittle’s honorary captain role, his former position with the University of Iowa, and the game’s venue. Further specifics, including the date and opponent, were not provided.
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