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As they pack up their spirits and hopes for next year, the message remains clear: Though disheartened, the Hawkeye nation stands united. They are not just mourners of a season passed; they are harbingers of a future that could yet hold promise as they rally behind their team. With a collective heart still intertwined with the game, the anticipation for what lies ahead in college football is palpable, lingering just beneath the somber exterior as fans step out into the night.