Tikey Hayes transfers to Iowa Western Community College for 2026 season

Tikey Hayes, a former standout at Aliquippa and freshman at Penn State, will join Iowa Western Community College for the 2026 season. Following the firing of Penn State's head coach James Franklin, Hayes seeks to reinvigorate his career after a limited freshman season, where he only played one game and rushed for 18 yards. Iowa Western is known for producing Division I talent, having made five consecutive NJCAA National Championships and winning titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Hayes, who was a highly regarded prospect in high school, aims to make an impact at the JUCO level before potentially moving back to a Division I program.

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