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Rich Eisen comes up on losing end of Michigan-Iowa game in bet against George Kittle

George Kittle is now 2-0 on bets that involve the Iowa Hawkeyes this college football season. During Wednesday morning’s opening segment of “The Rich Eisen Show,” the host was seen wearing Kittle’s Iowa helmet after losing a bet to him…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 1:20 AM
Rich Eisen comes up on losing end of Michigan-Iowa game in bet against George Kittle
Key Things to Know
  • Rich Eisen wore an Iowa helmet on his show after losing a bet to George Kittle.
  • Iowa defeated Michigan 20-19 following a last-second tipped touchdown catch by Reece Vander Zee.
  • Eisen fulfilled the wager conditions by publicly praising Iowa's coaching staff, defense, and traditions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Television host Rich Eisen wore an Iowa Hawkeyes helmet and praised the program on "The Rich Eisen Show" after losing a college football bet to NFL tight end George Kittle. The wager followed Iowa's 20-19 last-second victory over Michigan, Eisen's alma mater, which ended on a tipped game-winning catch by Reece Vander Zee.

Eisen complied with the bet by praising Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, defensive coordinator Phil Parker, and the tradition of the Iowa Wave. Kittle improved to 2-0 on Hawkeyes-related wagers this season, having previously won a bet against 49ers teammate Brock Purdy.

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