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“Us Cyclones don’t give Hawkeyes free handouts”: Brock Purdy takes shot at George Kittle as Tyrese Haliburton “keeps things peaceful”

Brock Purdy has found a new stage for his feud with teammate George Kittle.

By Sanu Abraham · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:31 AM

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Brock Purdy playfully called out 49ers teammate George Kittle over their college football rivalry on Kittle's podcast.
Purdy represented the Iowa State Cyclones in targeting Kittle's loyalty to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton avoided the crossfire and chose to keep things peaceful.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy took a playful shot at teammate George Kittle during an appearance on Kittle's podcast on Wednesday. Purdy targeted Kittle's allegiance to the Iowa Hawkeyes while representing the Iowa State Cyclones, declaring that Cyclones do not offer Hawkeyes free handouts.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who also attended Iowa State, was present during the exchange but kept things peaceful by staying out of the rivalry crossfire.

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