Overview
- The University of Northern Iowa announced Saturday that freshman tight end Parker Sutherland died that morning in Cedar Falls.
- Assistant athletics director Joel Wauters said the cause of death has not been disclosed out of respect for Sutherland's family.
- Cedar Falls Fire & Rescue responded Thursday to the UNI-Dome for a report of an unconscious or fainting person, a call UNI officials acknowledged.
- Local outlet CBS 2 reported, citing unnamed sources, that Sutherland collapsed during a workout on Thursday, a detail not confirmed by the school or family.
- Head coach Todd Stepsis and athletics director Megan Franklin issued condolences, UNI made support services available, and the 2025 redshirt appeared in four games and was 10 days from his 19th birthday.