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Hawkeye Marching Band honors Derek Phillips at Cy-Hawk halftime

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Hawkeye Marching Band honors Derek Phillips at Cy-Hawk halftime
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The Hawkeye Marching Band dedicated their halftime performance to Derek Phillips during the Cy-Hawk game on September 12. Following Phillips' death from cardiac arrest, the band spelled his name on the field while performing a piece he helped design. Band members wore black ribbons and sang Iowa's alma mater to commemorate their late bandmate. The band will continue to honor Phillips throughout the season, leaving his leadership position unfilled. Fellow Big Ten bands also recognized Phillips, wearing gold ribbons in tribute during their performances that day.

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  • •Phillips collapsed during the Iowa vs. Northern Illinois game on September 5.
  • •The band performed a routine themed around '50 Years of the Muppet Show.'
  • •A field stencil reading '#DIFD' honors Phillips' memory.
  • •Nebraska and Wisconsin marching bands wore gold ribbons in tribute.
  • •Iowa held off Iowa State, 16-13, during the emotional game.
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The Hawkeye Marching Band honored Derek Phillips during an emotional Cy-Hawk halftime show on Sept. 12, spelling his name.

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