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Iowa Upsets Florida; Fans Demand Apology from NBC's Fanta

3/23/2026

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The Iowa Hawkeyes upset the Florida Gators in the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament.
During NBC's Wake Up Barstool segment, Barstool Sports' Liam Blutman predicted Iowa could defeat Florida, and NBC's John Fanta dismissed the idea.
Fans then demanded an apology from Fanta for his earlier confidence.
Iowa will face Nebraska for a spot in the Elite Eight.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes upset the Florida Gators in the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament.
During NBC's Wake Up Barstool segment, Barstool Sports' Liam Blutman predicted Iowa could defeat Florida, and NBC's John Fanta dismissed the idea.
Fans then demanded an apology from Fanta for his earlier confidence.
Iowa will face Nebraska for a spot in the Elite Eight.