Kirk Ferentz of Iowa left Kinnick Stadium to the song “Many Men” by 50 Cent following a one-game ban.
When you combine a gangster rap hymn with a 69-year-old white football coach serving a one-game suspension to coach in a rivalry that many have dubbed “El Assico,” you get another iconic moment that perfectly captures the essence of why college football is so beloved by so many. It leans into everything that is petty, on-the-nose, foolish, enjoyable, and wildly stupid.
Kirk Ferentz of Iowa was suspended for the Hawkeyes’ season opener due to a recruiting infraction, in case you missed it.
For the first time this season, Ferentz made an appearance on the sidelines at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon. That set the scene. A loudspeaker blast of 50 Cent’s signature song played as he entered the field and was displayed on the jumbotron.
Twenty-one years after its original publication, “Many Men” is seeing a rebirth, and for good reason. Billboard reports that in the days following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July, the song’s on-demand audio streams rose by 250%. 50 Cent began selling new T-shirts with the song after realizing this as well.
We’ll keep you informed if 50 Cent ever appears with Ferentz. The rapper might end up leading the Hawkeyes’ offensive unit in the future. He is unable to perform worse than the last man.
The top 25 largest stadiums for college football in 2024
Tens of thousands of boisterous, yelling fans are present at some of the largest stadiums on the planet as the 2024 college football season gets underway. College football teams play at eight of the top ten largest stadiums in the world, but not the leading two.
If you’re a college football fan, you probably already know that Michigan Stadium, popularly referred to as the Big House, has the largest capacity—107,601 for the 2024–25 season—according to the NCAA. What lies beyond Ann Arbor’s monster, though?
The top 25 college football stadiums for the 2024 campaign, as determined by the NCAA, are provided for your convenience.