TAMPA – To most outsiders, the state of Florida is a tourism state.
People flock to the Sunshine State to enjoy its warm climate, visit classic theme parks such as Disney World and Busch Gardens, and dip their toes in one of its legendary beaches. While a record 143 million tourists visited Florida in 2024, the state is also home to over 23 million permanent residents – the third-most in the nation.
Though the University of Iowa is over 1,000 miles away from Florida, its football program is slowly starting to establish a steady recruiting pipeline in the state, especially at the running back position…